Full Description & Details
Kum Beach is an anchorage on the west coast of the Karaburun Peninsula, in the northwest of Gulbahce Gulf, between Kum Burnu and Engeceli Burnu. The area is a large and well-sheltered harbor with three distinct coves, each offering secure shelter under different weather conditions. Manal Koyu, between Kum Burnu and Dalyan Burnu, is sheltered from the north but open to the south, ending in a shingle beach with residential properties.
Korfez Koyu and Gerence Koyu lie on the western side, divided by Tascılar Burnu; Gerence Koyu is more spacious, and its southern inlet provides all-round shelter in all weather conditions. The seabed is sandy with good holding, and anchoring is allowed. The beach itself extends 2.3 kilometers with gentle descent, and nearby amenities include toilets, bars, restaurants, showers, umbrellas, sunbeds, and changing cabins, with lifeguard supervision.
How to get there
The anchorage is located on the west coast of Karaburun Peninsula, in the northwest of Gulbahce Gulf, between Kum Burnu and Engeceli Burnu. No specific navigational bearings or hazards are detailed in the sources, but the harbor is described as large and well-sheltered. Vessels can anchor in 3-4 meters depth over a sandy bottom in Manal Koyu, with good holding.
For Gerence Koyu, the southern inlet offers all-round shelter, and both coves have sandy bottoms with excellent holding ground. The approach is straightforward, with no reported hazards mentioned in the available information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the seabed like at Kum Beach anchorage?
The seabed is sandy with good holding, as reported for the coves within the anchorage.
Is anchoring allowed at Kum Beach?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Kum Beach anchorage.
What facilities are available on the beach at Kum Beach?
The beach has toilets, bars and restaurants, showers, umbrellas and sunbeds, and changing cabins, with lifeguard supervision.
What are the shelter conditions at Kum Beach anchorage?
Manal Koyu offers good shelter from northerly and westerly winds, while Gerence Koyu's southern inlet provides all-round shelter in all weather conditions.
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