Public Beach
anchorage · Marmaris · Turkish coast
Public Beach is an anchorage on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Marmaris.
It lies in Marmaris Körfezi.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
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 2.2 NM of open water towards the south.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Public Beach 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.
A few houses ashore (13 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Marmaris: 60 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- Marmaris Castle: 17 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: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Adaköy Marina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Netsel Marina Marmaris marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marmaris Albatros Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Adaköy Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Uçurtma Plajı cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Free public beach cove · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Marmaris
- Turunç cove
- Netsel Marina Marmaris marina
- Uçurtma Plajı cove
- Pamucak Plajıı cove
Questions
Is Public Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Public Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Public Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Public Beach?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Public Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.