Aksazlar Koyu
cove · Fethiye · Turkish coast
Aksazlar Koyu is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Fethiye.
It lies in Gulf of Fethiye.
Also known as Alsazlar Beach.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (104°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (100°–112°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Aksazlar Koyu lies in the protected area Fethiye-Göcek Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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-east wind: Marina near Fethiye, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina near Fethiye, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port of Fethiye, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port of Fethiye, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Fethiye port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Ece Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Küçük Samanlık Koyu cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Büyük Samanlık Koyu cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Fethiye marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Yes Marina marina · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Fethiye
- Silent Beach cove
- Ölüdeniz cove
- Fethiye marina
- Yes Marina marina
Questions
Is Aksazlar Koyu sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Aksazlar Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port of Fethiye, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Aksazlar Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Aksazlar Koyu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Aksazlar Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.