Baklabükü Koyu
cove · Marmaris Körfezi · Turkish coast
Baklabükü Koyu is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
Also known as Pebble Beach.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (60°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.9 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-south-east (56°–120°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (340°–344°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Baklabükü Koyu lies in the protected area Marmaris National Park: 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).
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: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Netsel Marina Marmaris, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kumlubükü Yacht Club Hollandali Ahmet'in Yeri, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kadırga Koyu, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kadırga Koyu cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Kumlubükü Yacht Club Hollandali Ahmet'in Yeri marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Çaycağız Koyu cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Pamucak Plajıı cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Netsel Marina Marmaris marina · 2 NM by sea
- Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş marina · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Marmaris Körfezi
- Çaycağız Koyu cove
- Kadırga Koyu cove
Questions
Is Baklabükü Koyu sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Netsel Marina Marmaris, 2 NM by sea.
Is Baklabükü Koyu sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kumlubükü Yacht Club Hollandali Ahmet'in Yeri, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Baklabükü Koyu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Baklabükü Koyu?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Baklabükü Koyu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.