Papaz Plajı
cove · Turkish North Aegean
Papaz Plajı is a cove on the coast of Turkish North Aegean.
The nearest town is Yeniköy.
It lies in Troad.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (298°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from south-west to west (216°–268°).
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Papaz Plajı lies in the protected area Troy 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Achilleion: 14 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 north wind: Akçansa Limanı, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Harbour near Yeniköy, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Harbour near Yeniköy, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Harbour near Yeniköy, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bozcaada, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Akçansa Limanı, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akçansa Plajı cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Akçansa Limanı port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Taşkapı Sahili cove · 3 NM by sea
- Bozcaada port · 5.9 NM by sea
- Kum Burnu cove · 6 NM by sea
- Fakirtepe cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Turkish North Aegean by wind
More places – Turkish North Aegean
- Kumbağlar port
- Nahit Doğan Konakları cove
- Sazlıdere Plajı cove
- Topçu Çeşmesi cove
Questions
Is Papaz Plajı sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Akçansa Limanı, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Papaz Plajı sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Papaz Plajı?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Papaz Plajı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Papaz Plajı?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.