Çayağzı
marina · Demre · Lycian coast

Çayağzı is a marina on the coast of Lycian coast.
The nearest town is Demre.
Also known as Çayağzı Plajı.
Ancient port of Andriake, access to Myra and the Church of St Nicholas.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.7 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (248°–296°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (300°–308°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sura (Lycia): 21 min by road
- Myra: 29 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Kaptan restaurant) 410 m away
- Parking 90 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gökkaya cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Kaymakam Koyu cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kekova Körfezi cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Burç Koyu cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Sülüklü Plaji cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Setur Demre Yat Limanı marina · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Demre
- Gökkaya cove
- Setur Demre Yat Limanı marina
Questions
Is Çayağzı sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gökkaya, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Çayağzı sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Çayağzı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Çayağzı?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.