Uçurtma Plajı

cove · Marmaris · Turkish coast

Uçurtma Plajı is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.

The nearest town is Marmaris.

It lies in Marmaris Körfezi.

Also known as Plaj - Beach and Aktaş Mevkii.

The bay opens towards the west-south-west (246°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in south wind.

No shelter in south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2.4 NM of open water towards the south-west.

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.

Check the shelter of Uçurtma Plajı for your arrival

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 0.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Protected area and seagrass

Uçurtma Plajı 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 (14 buildings within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Marmaris National Park: 37 min on foot

Where to go when the wind turns

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

In south wind: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 0.1 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Adaköy Marina, 0.1 NM by sea.
In west wind: Public Beach, 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
Public Beach anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
Free public beach cove · 0.1 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind

More places – Marmaris

Questions

Is Uçurtma Plajı sheltered from the meltemi?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Uçurtma Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Uçurtma Plajı?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Uçurtma Plajı?

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

Can you spend the night at Uçurtma Plajı?

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