Port of Tasucu
port · Silifke · Eastern Turkish coast
Port of Tasucu is a port on the coast of Eastern Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Silifke.
It lies in Agha Liman.
Also known as Taşucu.
Busy port of entry, the best equipped on this coast, from which to reach Silifke and the ancient sites of the hinterland.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to south-west (176°–224°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Taşucu Atatürk Museum: 9 min on foot
- Holmi: 18 min on foot
- Arslan Eyce Private Amphora Museum: 21 min on foot
- Aya Tekla Church: 31 min by road
- Silifke Castle: 33 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Blue Chief) 900 m away
- Supermarket (Migros Jet) 910 m away
- Parking 590 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: CEYPORT TAŞUCU, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: CEYPORT TAŞUCU, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: CEYPORT TAŞUCU, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: CEYPORT TAŞUCU, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Taşucu Limanı (anchorage) anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- CEYPORT TAŞUCU port · 1.2 NM by sea
- İncekum Plajı cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Eğribük Koyu cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Mavikent cove · 11.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Eastern Turkish coast by wind
More places – Silifke
- CEYPORT TAŞUCU port
- Taşucu Limanı (anchorage) anchorage
Questions
Is Port of Tasucu sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of Tasucu sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is CEYPORT TAŞUCU, 1.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port of Tasucu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port of Tasucu?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.