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Aspat

Type
Natural Bay
Coordinates
37°00′N 27°19′E
Distance to Bodrum
5 nm
Wind Character
Wild & unspoilt

One of the peninsula's best-kept secrets, Aspat remains delightfully undeveloped. A Byzantine chapel ruin overlooks the bay, sunsets here are legendary among local sailors, and the crystal water is among the clearest on the coast.

28°C
Sea Temperature
4–9 mm
Anchorage Depth
8 kn
Avg. Wind Speed
15km
Visibility
0.6 km
Beach Length
5 nm
From Bodrum Marina

Live Conditions

Aspat today.

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Air Temperature
32°C
Feels like 34°
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Sea Temperature
28°C
Clear & calm
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Wind
8 kn
Wild & unspoilt
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Visibility
15km
Excellent
Mon
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33°
Mon
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35°
Mon
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32°
Mon
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30°
Mon
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34°
Mon
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36°
Mon
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33°

Film

Aspat in motion.

Discover the bay from above and below — aerial footage, underwater scenes, and the daily rhythm of life on the water.

Anchorage & Depths

Where to drop anchor.

Aspat
Coordinates
North Anchorage
Depth4–9 m
BottomSand / Good Holding
Capacity~15 vessels
The 6th-century Byzantine chapel ruin on the northern headland is a 20-minute walk from the beach. No facilities ashore — bring your own provisions.
Central Bay
Depth4–9 m
BottomSand & Posidonia
Capacity~25 vessels
Open anchorage with good holding. Avoid anchoring over Posidonia seagrass.

Bay Guide

Everything you need to know.

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Swimming & Snorkelling
One of the peninsula's best-kept secrets, Aspat remains delightfully undeveloped. A Byzantine chapel ruin overlooks the bay, sunsets here are legendary among local sailors, and the crystal water is among the clearest on the coast.
Sailing Notes
Wild & unspoiltThe 6th-century Byzantine chapel ruin on the northern headland is a 20-minute walk from the beach. No facilities ashore — bring your own provisions.
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Ashore
No restaurants or cafés in the bay. Completely natural. Bring all provisions. The nearest village with facilities is 2 km inland.
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Cautions
Anchor in sand patches, avoiding Posidonia seagrass. Swell can enter from the south in strong southerly conditions. Not recommended overnight in S winds.
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Season & Climate
Peak season June–September. Sea 24–29°C in summer. Average 300 sunny days/year. Rainfall November–February.
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Byzantine Chapel
The 6th-century Byzantine chapel ruin on the northern headland is a 20-minute walk from the beach. No facilities ashore — bring your own provisions.
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