Marmaris Körfezi
cove · Nimara Island · Turkish coast
Marmaris Körfezi is a cove on the island of Nimara Island, in the Turkish coast cruising area.
The nearest town is Marmaris.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south (100°–176°).
- 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 14.5 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
Marmaris Körfezi lies in the protected area Marmaris National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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-east wind: Akvaryum bay, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Akvaryum bay, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Akvaryum bay, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Adaköy Marina, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akvaryum bay cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Netsel Marina Marmaris marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marmaris Albatros Marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Adaköy Marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Public Beach anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Nimara Island
- Akvaryum bay cove
- Adaköy Marina marina
- Marmaris Yacht Marina A.Ş marina
Questions
Is Marmaris Körfezi sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marmaris Körfezi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Akvaryum bay, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Marmaris Körfezi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Marmaris Körfezi?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marmaris Körfezi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.