Genel plaj
cove · Eastern Turkish coast
Genel plaj is a cove on the coast of Eastern Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Çolaklı.
It lies in Gulf of Antalya.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (205°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-north-west (136°–284°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Genel plaj lies in the protected area Belek Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (35 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-west wind: Side, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Side port · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Eastern Turkish coast by wind
More places – Eastern Turkish coast
- Side port
- Bozyazı Limanı(Yoğun Duvar) marina
- Mersin Marina marina
- Erdemli Marina marina
Questions
Is Genel plaj sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Genel plaj sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Genel plaj?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Genel plaj?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Genel plaj?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.