Esmeralda
cove · Kaleüçağız · Lycian coast
Esmeralda is a cove on the coast of Lycian coast.
The nearest town is Kaleüçağız.
The bay opens towards the east (84°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–88°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Esmeralda lies in the protected area Kaş-Kekova Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Simena: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 min on foot
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: Kaleüçağız, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Aquarium Bay, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Tersane Koyu, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kaleüçağız marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Tersane Koyu cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Burç Koyu cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Kekova Körfezi cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Gökkaya cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Aquarium Bay cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Kaleüçağız
- Aquarium Bay cove
- Kaleüçağız marina
Questions
Is Esmeralda sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Esmeralda sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tersane Koyu, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Esmeralda?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Esmeralda?
Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Esmeralda?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.