Datça
Datça Coves — Depth & Anchorage Guide
6 anchorages in the Datça region — each with surveyed depth, seabed and wind-shelter data.
With a 2 m draft, 6 of 6 coves are reachable
| Cove | Depth | Seabed | Shelter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakışla Bükü | 5–16 m | Mud | 8/10 · holding 8/5 |
| Charter boats that can enter this cove: Avrasya 1 · 3 m | |||
| Datça Limanı | 4–12 m | Sand | 7/10 · holding 9/5 |
| Hayıtbükü | 4–11 m | Sand | 6/10 · holding 9/5 |
| Knidos Antik Limanı | 4–12 m | Sand | 7/10 · holding 9/5 |
| Mersincik | 5–14 m | Sand | 7/10 · holding 9/5 |
| Charter boats that can enter this cove: Avrasya 1 · 3 m | |||
| Palamutbükü | 4–10 m | Sand | 6/10 · holding 9/5 |
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 Datça?
Measured depth ranges are listed for all 6 coves in Datça. 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.