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Yalıkavak

Type
Marina & Village
Coordinates
37°05′N 27°17′E
Distance to Bodrum
10 nm
Wind Character
Meltemi exposed

Home to one of the Aegean's most prestigious marinas, Yalıkavak blends authentic village charm with world-class yachting facilities. Boutique hotels, a lively Tuesday market, and dramatic sunset views over the Greek islands make it an essential stop.

27°C
Sea Temperature
4–12 mm
Anchorage Depth
13 kn
Avg. Wind Speed
18km
Visibility
0.5 km
Beach Length
10 nm
From Bodrum Marina

Live Conditions

Yalıkavak today.

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Air Temperature
32°C
Feels like 34°
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Sea Temperature
27°C
Clear & calm
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Wind
13 kn
Meltemi exposed
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Visibility
18km
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°

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Yalıkavak in motion.

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Anchorage & Depths

Where to drop anchor.

Yalıkavak
Coordinates
North Anchorage
Depth4–12 m
BottomSand / Good Holding
Capacity~15 vessels
460 berths for vessels up to 85 m LOA. Full facilities: fuel dock, chandlery, customs clearance. Call VHF Ch. 16 for berthing. 5-star hotel and restaurants on the pontoon.
Central Bay
Depth4–12 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
Home to one of the Aegean's most prestigious marinas, Yalıkavak blends authentic village charm with world-class yachting facilities. Boutique hotels, a lively Tuesday market, and dramatic sunset views over the Greek islands make it an essential stop.
Sailing Notes
Meltemi exposed460 berths for vessels up to 85 m LOA. Full facilities: fuel dock, chandlery, customs clearance. Call VHF Ch. 16 for berthing. 5-star hotel and restaurants on the pontoon.
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Ashore
Yalıkavak has an excellent Tuesday market, fresh fish stalls, boutique shops, and several rooftop bars with sunset views toward Kos.
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Cautions
Meltemi winds can reach 25–30 knots July–August from the NW. Marina is well sheltered. Open anchorage outside the marina is exposed — use mooring buoys.
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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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Palmarina Yalıkavak
460 berths for vessels up to 85 m LOA. Full facilities: fuel dock, chandlery, customs clearance. Call VHF Ch. 16 for berthing. 5-star hotel and restaurants on the pontoon.
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