Katrancı
cove · Yanıklar · Turkish coast
Katrancı is a cove on the coast of Turkish coast.
The nearest town is Yanıklar.
It lies in Gulf of Fethiye.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (198°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (188°–212°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Katrancı 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: 38 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-east wind: Günlüklü Koyu, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port of Fethiye, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port of Fethiye, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Karaot Halk Plajı cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Günlüklü Koyu cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Port of Fethiye port · 3 NM by sea
- Ece Marina marina · 3 NM by sea
- Aksazlar Koyu cove · 3 NM by sea
- Karakum Koyu cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish coast by wind
More places – Yanıklar
- Günlüklü Koyu cove
- Karaot Halk Plajı cove
Questions
Is Katrancı sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Katrancı sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Günlüklü Koyu, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Katrancı?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Katrancı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Katrancı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.