Gemiler Koyu
cove · Fethiye · Turkish coast
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Gemiler Koyu is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Fethiye.
Also known as Gemiler.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (168°).
Island of Byzantine churches, presumed site of the tomb of St Nicholas.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8.5 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (156°–180°).
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (188°–192°).
- 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 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Gemiler 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 (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Gemiler Island: 20 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Ölüdeniz, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Ölüdeniz, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Akvaryum koyu, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akvaryum koyu cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cold Water Bay cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Camel Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Camel beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Ölüdeniz cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Kıdrak Beach cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Fethiye
- Büyük Samanlık Koyu cove
- Cold Water Bay cove
Questions
Is Gemiler Koyu sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Gemiler Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ölüdeniz, 1.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Gemiler Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Gemiler Koyu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Gemiler Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.