The West Coast of Bodrum Peninsula

These are the western coasts of the Bodrum Peninsula. It is a 10.5-mile area between İnce Cape located on the Yalıkavak Peninsula in the north and Hüseyin Cape in the south.

Generally, it is a sea with strong winds and waves. On the coast, high barren mountains descend steeply to the sea.

From north to south, Büyük Kiremit Island(Fl(2) 10s 89m 10M), Küçük Kiremit Island, Çavuş Island, Çatal Island(Fl(2) 20s 48m 6M), Topan Island(Fl 5s 54m 7M), Yassıada. Çobanada, Sarıot, Tüllüce Islands and there are many rocks visible and submerged in their surroundings.

At Hüseyin Cape location, there are very dangerous Paşa Rocks. A quarter mile southwest of Hüseyin Cape lighthouse, there is a round column with two spheres on the rocks.

These rocks covering an area of 40 meters have a passage from the land side but it is risky. The rocks become visible when approached very closely.

It is an area that requires attention from a navigation perspective. Also, in the southwest direction of Hüseyin Cape, there is Bekçi Rock with 6 meters of water above it, spreading over a 30-meter area.

On the North-South route, Karabakla Strait is used. In this area, the meltemi and northwesterly blow strongly, raising waves.

In front of Turgutreis, where the depth decreases, the waves become considerably larger.

On this route, there are 2 large marinas with all facilities. There are also 2 Coast Guard stations.

All kinds of provisioning facilities are available in its coves and marinas. Health and transportation facilities are also abundantly available.

In this region where rough seas prevail, many archaeological wrecks and new wrecks are found. This indicates that there are areas where diving is prohibited.      

Meteorological Data:

Annual Average Temperature 19 °C

Summer Months Average Temperature 32 °C

Winter Months Average Temperature 7 °C

Average Wind Speed 3.1 m/s

Fast Blowing Wind Direction NE (Northeast)

Prevailing Wind Direction SE (Southeast)

Annual Average Precipitation 743 mm/m2

Average Humidity Rate 64%

CHARTS :

224   Sisam Strait-İstanköy Strait

2248 Gündoğan Port-Kadıkalesi