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Karaincir

Type
Family Beach
Coordinates
36°58′N 27°22′E
Distance to Bodrum
6 nm
Wind Character
Calm & safe

Karaincir's long sandy arc and calm, shallow waters make it the Bodrum Peninsula's finest family beach. The gentle slope and absence of strong currents are ideal for young swimmers, while the afternoon breeze keeps things refreshingly cool.

28°C
Sea Temperature
3–7 mm
Anchorage Depth
9 kn
Avg. Wind Speed
12km
Visibility
1.5 km
Beach Length
6 nm
From Bodrum Marina

Live Conditions

Karaincir 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
9 kn
Calm & safe
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Visibility
12km
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

Karaincir in motion.

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Anchorage & Depths

Where to drop anchor.

Karaincir
Coordinates
North Anchorage
Depth3–7 m
BottomSand / Good Holding
Capacity~15 vessels
Flagged zone extends 150 m from shore. Depth reaches 1.5 m at 50 m from the beach — perfect for children. Lifeguard on duty June–September.
Central Bay
Depth3–7 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
Karaincir's long sandy arc and calm, shallow waters make it the Bodrum Peninsula's finest family beach. The gentle slope and absence of strong currents are ideal for young swimmers, while the afternoon breeze keeps things refreshingly cool.
Sailing Notes
Calm & safeFlagged zone extends 150 m from shore. Depth reaches 1.5 m at 50 m from the beach — perfect for children. Lifeguard on duty June–September.
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Ashore
Beach cafés, sun lounger rentals, and a small village with a convenience store. Water taxi to Bodrum available in season.
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Cautions
Popular in peak season — arrive early for anchorage. No anchoring within 100 m of swimming zone. Speed limit 3 knots inside the bay.
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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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Swimming Conditions
Flagged zone extends 150 m from shore. Depth reaches 1.5 m at 50 m from the beach — perfect for children. Lifeguard on duty June–September.
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