Tersane Koyu
cove · Kekova · Lycian coast
Tersane Koyu is a cove on the island of Kekova, in the Lycian coast cruising area.
The nearest town is Kaleüçağız.
The bay opens towards the north (3°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to north (4°–8°).
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (12°–64°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Tersane Koyu 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).
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 wind: Kaleüçağız, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kaleüçağız, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Aquarium Bay, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Esmeralda, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Esmeralda, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kaleüçağız, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kaleüçağız marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Aquarium Bay cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Esmeralda cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Burç Koyu cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Kekova Körfezi cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Gökkaya cove · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Kekova
- Burç Koyu cove
- Kalkan marina
- Çıralı Koyu cove
- Cennet Koyu cove
Questions
Is Tersane Koyu sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kaleüçağız, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Tersane Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Tersane Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tersane Koyu?
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Can you spend the night at Tersane Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.