Altınkum
marina · Didim · Turkish Aegean coast
Altınkum is a marina on the coast of Turkish Aegean coast.
The nearest town is Didim.
It lies in Güllük Gulf.
Large sandy bay well sheltered from the meltemi, an ideal anchorage for leaving the boat and going up to visit the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, one of the greatest sanctuaries of Greek antiquity.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south 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 east-south-east (112°–116°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (124°–196°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Karçiçeği Restaurant) 70 m away
- Supermarket (A101) 580 m away
- Parking 280 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 east wind: Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: D-Marin Didim, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: D-Marin Didim, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: D-Marin Didim, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ikinci Koy cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Üçüncü Koy cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- D-Marin Didim marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Yeşilkent cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour marina · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish Aegean coast by wind
More places – Didim
- Üçüncü Koy cove
- D-Marin Didim marina
Questions
Is Altınkum sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Altınkum sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is D-Marin Didim, 2.2 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Altınkum?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.