Full Description & Details
Kokar Koyu, also known as Kokar Cove, is a natural anchorage located in the Urla region of Izmir, Turkey. This former fish farm cove is situated in the southwestern part of the Sigacik Gulf and is also known by the name Gokliman. The cove is recognized as one of the best anchorages in the Urla region by the Navily community, with 12 reviews. It is a remote spot with no nearby settlements, offering a secluded stopover for cruisers.
The anchorage offers good holding with a seabed of Posidonia Oceanica meadow and sand. The cove is closed to all types of adverse weather conditions, providing safe shelter. However, capacity is limited to a maximum of 4-5 boats. The water depth is shallow near the shore, so be prepared to wade or pull your dinghy when landing. There are two mooring buoys in the middle of the cove, but be aware of floating mooring lines in the area.
Facilities are non-existent at this anchorage. There are no shoreside services, and mobile phone reception is not available. The cove is best suited for self-sufficient cruisers looking for a quiet, natural anchorage. The old fish farm buildings and observation towers remain as remnants on the shore, and there is a loading pier from the former farm in the middle section.
Safety is a primary concern in Kokar Koyu. The main hazard is the presence of fish farm remnants and debris in the middle of the bay, which can foul anchors and propellers. Approach with extreme caution, especially at night. It is advisable to anchor in 6-8 meters of water and go bow-to-shore, or use one of the fish farm buoys. The cove is closed to all adverse weather, making it a safe haven in most conditions.
How to get there
Approaching Kokar Koyu, be aware that the cove is closed to all types of adverse weather conditions. As you enter, you will see the remains of a fish farm and its red lights offshore. An observation tower is located just south of the entrance.
There are two buoys in the middle of the cove; keep your distance from these as their mooring lines float on the surface. The main hazard is the significant accumulation of fish farm remnants and debris in the center of the bay, which can cause serious problems if you run over them. Exercise extreme caution, especially at night.
For anchoring, it is recommended to anchor in 6-8 meters of water and go bow-to-shore. Alternatively, you can use one of the fish farm buoys or the old loading pier in the middle section for stern-to-shore mooring. The shore is shallow, so you will need to wade or pull your dinghy when going ashore.
There is no settlement nearby, and land access is via a dirt road. The nearest major town is Urla, but no formalities are required for this anchorage.
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