Cennet Koyu
cove · Lycian coast
Cennet Koyu is a cove on the coast of Lycian coast.
The nearest town is Tekirova.
It lies in Gulf of Antalya.
Also known as Kleopatra Koyu and Kleopatra Beach.
The bay opens towards the south-east (128°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (104°–124°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–132°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 14.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cennet Koyu lies in the protected area Olimpos Beydağları National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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-east wind: Bostanlık Koyu, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Bostanlık Koyu, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porto Ceneviz Bay, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Çıralı Koyu, 5.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tekirova Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Atbükü cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Boncuklu Koyu cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Olimpos Plajı cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Çıralı Koyu cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Bostanlık Koyu marina · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Lycian coast
- Tersane Koyu cove
- Çıralı Koyu cove
- Old Harbor marina
- Sıçak İskelesi cove
Questions
Is Cennet Koyu sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cennet Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Ceneviz Bay, 6.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cennet Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cennet Koyu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 14.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cennet Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.