Yeşilkent
cove · Didim · Turkish Aegean coast
Yeşilkent is a cove on the coast of Turkish Aegean coast.
The nearest town is Didim.
It lies in Güllük Gulf.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (73°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
No shelter in east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.9 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (60°–72°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (40 buildings 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: Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- D-Marin Didim marina · 3.9 NM by sea
- Altınkum marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Ikinci Koy cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Üçüncü Koy cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish Aegean coast by wind
More places – Didim
- D-Marin Didim marina
- Polis Moral Eğitim Kampı cove
- Ikinci Koy cove
Questions
Is Yeşilkent sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Didim-Akbük Fishing Harbour, 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Yeşilkent sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Yeşilkent?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Yeşilkent?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Yeşilkent?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.