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Torba

Type
Sheltered Bay
Coordinates
37°05′N 27°27′E
Distance to Bodrum
3 nm
Wind Character
All-round shelter

Torba sits just minutes from Bodrum Marina yet feels a world away. A curved bay sheltered by pine-covered hills, popular with local boat owners for overnight stays and weekend escapes. Several good fish tavernas line the waterfront.

28°C
Sea Temperature
3–8 mm
Anchorage Depth
7 kn
Avg. Wind Speed
14km
Visibility
0.9 km
Beach Length
3 nm
From Bodrum Marina

Live Conditions

Torba 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
7 kn
All-round shelter
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Visibility
14km
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

Torba 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.

Torba
Coordinates
North Anchorage
Depth3–8 m
BottomSand / Good Holding
Capacity~15 vessels
One of the best overnight options close to Bodrum. Well sheltered from all but NE winds. Holding is good in sand and mud. Stern-to mooring possible at the quay.
Central Bay
Depth3–8 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
Torba sits just minutes from Bodrum Marina yet feels a world away. A curved bay sheltered by pine-covered hills, popular with local boat owners for overnight stays and weekend escapes. Several good fish tavernas line the waterfront.
Sailing Notes
All-round shelterOne of the best overnight options close to Bodrum. Well sheltered from all but NE winds. Holding is good in sand and mud. Stern-to mooring possible at the quay.
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Ashore
Several fish restaurants on the waterfront accept dinghy landing. Small market and bakery in the village. Ferry connection to Bodrum town.
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Cautions
NE gales (Poyraz) can make the anchorage uncomfortable. Move to the southern corner for better shelter. Ferry from Bodrum stops here — watch for wash.
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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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Overnight Anchorage
One of the best overnight options close to Bodrum. Well sheltered from all but NE winds. Holding is good in sand and mud. Stern-to mooring possible at the quay.
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