Movenpick Plaj

cove · Bodrum · Turkish coast

Movenpick Plaj is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.

The nearest town is Bodrum.

Also known as D Plaji, Mor Plaj and Bitez Yalısı.

The bay opens towards the south (174°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Swell can come in from south to south (172°–180°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).

Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gumbet limani, 3.1 NM by sea.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.