Kucuk Catı

Name: Kucuk Catı
Address: TR

(Küçük Çatı)

Kucuk Cati is a small anchorage cove south of Bortubet Harbor on the Datca Peninsula, Turkey, known for its tight two-boat anchorage and forested slopes.

yes

Overnight Stay

Navigation & Hazards

Draft

5 m

Protection

Sheltered in the western indentation; exposed to meltemi in the shallow inner section

Seabed

Sand, good holding

Rocky ledge extending from the southeastern point of the two-boat indentation

Only two boats can anchor in the main indentation; often full

Coordinates

36.7909° N, 28.0220° E

Other Details

Attractions Balikasi ran cove via marked trail (45 min walk) / Buyuk Cati cove via western trail

Dinghy Landing Small wooden jetty; dinghy landing possible, but shallow for sailboats

Provisions No supply facilities; fishing boats connect to Datca-Marmaris highway via paths

Stay & Contact

Season Notes Generally full; try your luck around noon

Full Description & Details

Kucuk Cati is a small, forested cove on the Datca Peninsula, south of Bortubet Harbor. The bay extends into the land like a hand, with high hills covered in maquis and pine trees on both slopes. It is a quiet anchorage rather than a developed marina, and the surrounding area is dense forest with no supply facilities.

The best anchoring spot is the small indentation curved towards the west, where you can drop anchor at 5-6 meters and moor stern-to shore. The seabed is sand with good holding. Only two boats can fit in this small indentation, so the anchorage is generally full; it is advisable to try your luck around noon. Outside the indentation, you can anchor in the middle of the cove at 7-10 meters if weather conditions are good and expected to remain so. The inner section of the cove is shallow and exposed to meltemi winds, making it unsuitable for anchoring.

A small wooden jetty connects to walking paths leading to other coves. The jetty area is shallow, so landing a sailboat there is not possible, but dinghy landing is feasible. Fishing boats use the paths to connect to the Datca-Marmaris highway for supplies. There are no supply facilities in the area. A marked trail leads east to Balikasi ran cove in about 45 minutes, and a western trail leads to Buyuk Cati cove.

Watch for a rocky ledge extending from the southeastern point of the two-boat indentation. The cove is sheltered in the western indentation but exposed to meltemi in the shallow inner section. Overnight anchoring is permitted. On the west of the entrance there is a small cove and beach that does not allow vessels to anchor, but you can visit by dinghy for swimming.

How to get there

Kucuk Cati is located south of Bortubet Harbor on the Datca Peninsula. The cove extends into the land like a hand, and there is a rock pile connected to the shore in front of the western point. The most suitable anchoring area is the small indentation curved towards the west, where you can anchor at 5-6 meters and moor stern-to shore.

There is no VHF contact or formal port procedure for this anchorage. Land access is via walking paths from the small wooden jetty, which connect to the Datca-Marmaris highway. The jetty area is shallow, so dinghy landing is possible but sailboats cannot approach it directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boats can anchor at Kucuk Cati?

Only two boats can anchor in the main western indentation of Kucuk Cati. The anchorage is generally full, so it is advisable to try your luck around noon.

What is the depth and holding at Kucuk Cati?

In the western indentation you can anchor at 5-6 meters, and in the middle of the cove at 7-10 meters. The seabed is sand with good holding.

Is Kucuk Cati sheltered from the wind?

The western indentation is sheltered, but the shallow inner section is exposed to meltemi winds and unsuitable for anchoring.

Are there facilities at Kucuk Cati?

There are no supply facilities at Kucuk Cati. A small wooden jetty connects to walking paths, and fishing boats use these paths to reach the Datca-Marmaris highway for supplies.

Can I stay overnight at Kucuk Cati?

Yes, overnight anchoring is permitted at Kucuk Cati. You can stay as long as you like.

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