At 5 Meter

Name: At 5 Meter
Address: TR

At 5 Meter is an anchorage off Karabag, Turgutreis, Bodrum, Turkey, with sandy holding and good shelter from southerly winds.

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Overnight Stay

Navigation & Hazards

Draft

4 m

Protection

Seabed

Sand

Exposed to northerly winds and swell

Avoid harbour due to fishing trawlers

Coordinates

36.9662° N, 27.2948° E

Other Details

Attractions Lipsos Fish Restaurant

Dining Ata'nin Yeri - Lipsos Fish Restaurant: one of the best in the area

Dinghy Landing Rocky beach popular with locals

Stay & Contact

Season Notes Good for southerly winds or calm weather

Full Description & Details

At 5 Meter is an open roadstead anchorage off the coast near Turgutreis on the Bodrum peninsula, named for the roughly five metres of water found over its sandy bottom. It is a simple daytime or calm-weather stop rather than a developed harbour; there is no marina infrastructure and the holding ground is sand.

Protection is the main consideration: the anchorage is exposed to northerly winds and swell, so it suits settled conditions with winds from the south or east. The seabed is sand with depths around 4 to 5 metres, and anchoring is straightforward in good weather.

How to get there

Approach from the seaward side and pick a spot over the sandy bottom in 4 to 7 metres. There is no marked channel and no harbour entrance to negotiatecars. The holding is reported as good in sand, but shoaling close to shore demands care when setting the anchor and when coming in with the dinghy.

Because the anchorage is open to the north, plan your approach and the amount of scope for a settled forecast with little northerly swell. If conditions turn, the nearby harbours of Bodrum or Turgutreis are the safer bolt-holes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bottom like at At 5 Meter anchorage?

The seabed is sand, giving good holding in depths of roughly 4 to 7 metres.

How protected is At 5 Meter anchorage from wind and swell?

At 5 Meter is exposed to northerly winds and swell, so it is best used in settled conditions with winds from the south or east.

Is it possible to stay overnight at At 5 Meter?

Overnight stays are possible but only in calm weather; the anchorage offers no shelter from the north, so most cruisers treat it as a day stop.

Are there any facilities or services at At 5 Meter?

There are no shops or marina services listed at the anchorage itself; a dinghy can land at the beach, where a local fish restaurant is found. For supplies or fuel, head to Turgutreis or the facilities around Bodrum.

Where is At 5 Meter located?

At 5 Meter lies off the coast near Turgutreis on the Bodrum peninsula, around 27.29 degrees east and 36.69 degrees north.

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