Bodrum

Bodrum Coves — Depth & Anchorage Guide

4 anchorages in the Bodrum region — each with surveyed depth, seabed and wind-shelter data.

2 m

With a 2 m draft, 3 of 4 coves are reachable

Cove Depth Seabed Shelter
Gümüşlük (Antik Liman) 3–9 m Sand 7/10 · holding 9/5
Karaada (Bodrum) 4–14 m Sand 6/10 · holding 9/5
Türkbükü 4–12 m Weed 6/10 · holding 5/5
Çatalada 5–15 m Rock 6/10 · holding 3/5
Charter boats that can enter this cove: Avrasya 1 · 3 m

Score computed from depth, seabed, wind shelter and holding data · safety margin +1.5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licence for a bareboat charter?

Yes — bareboat charters require a valid boating licence (e.g. ICC). Skippered and crewed charters require no licence.

What draft can enter the coves of Bodrum?

Measured depth ranges are listed for all 4 coves in Bodrum. The draft selector above shows the coves you can enter, adding a +1.5 m safety margin to your boat's draft.

What does the wind-shelter score mean?

The shelter score summarises how well the surrounding land protects the cove from the prevailing wind. Read it together with the depth, seabed and holding data — and always check the current forecast before anchoring.