Karaot Halk Plajı
cove · Yanıklar · Turkish coast
Karaot Halk Plajı is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Yanıklar.
It lies in Gulf of Fethiye.
Also known as Karaot.
The bay opens towards the south-west (221°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (136°–140°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (204°–256°).
- 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 3.8 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
Karaot Halk Plajı 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 (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Yanıklar: 40 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 east wind: Katrancı, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port of Fethiye, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port of Fethiye, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port of Fethiye, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Katrancı, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Katrancı, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Katrancı cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port of Fethiye port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Ece Marina marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Aksazlar Koyu cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Günlüklü Koyu cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Karakum Koyu cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Yanıklar
- Katrancı cove
- Günlüklü Koyu cove
Questions
Is Karaot Halk Plajı sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karaot Halk Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port of Fethiye, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Karaot Halk Plajı?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Karaot Halk Plajı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Karaot Halk Plajı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.