Teos Körfezi Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Anchor in 4–8m in the clear sand bay directly in front of the ancient Teos ruins. Excellent holding. Exposed to W, SW, and S — suitable for day use and overnight in settled northerly conditions. The temple of Dionysus is visible from the anchorage.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Teos Körfezi is primarily sand with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 3–10m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (70m chain at 10m depth).
2. Drop into the wind or current and pay out chain steadily as the boat drifts back — do not allow chain to pile on the anchor.
3. Set firmly in reverse. Apply moderate throttle astern for 30–60 seconds. The chain should tighten without the boat moving backwards.
4. Take a GPS bearing. Note your position once set and compare to the scope calculator to confirm you have adequate chain for the depth.

Recommended anchor types for this bottom: Rocna, Delta. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Teos Körfezi are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to W and SW and S winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 60m radius before going below for the night.60m in the main bay anchorage. Teos Bay is best used as a daytime stop for visiting the ruins, or for overnight when N/NE winds are settled. The bay opens to the south and west — any southerly or westerly swell makes it rolly. Sığacık Marina is only 2nm away and provides secure overnight shelter.

Best May–June and September–October as a day stop or settled overnight. July–August is fine for daytime visits but meltemi direction makes overnight variable — Sığacık Marina is the better overnight base in summer.

Navigation Hazards

• W/SW/S exposure — bay opens to south and west; any southerly or westerly swell renders anchorage uncomfortable
• Submerged archaeological remains near the ancient harbour area — use your chartplotter and avoid anchoring close to the NE shore
• No facilities — carry all provisions; nearest fuel and water at Sığacık (2nm)

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Restrictions: No anchoring over the submerged remains of the ancient harbour mole (marked on some charts as a shallow area NE of the bay). Respect the archaeological site — no digging ashore.

For a full overview of Turkish anchoring rules, see our overnight anchoring rules by region guide.

Facilities

• Fresh water: Not available on site
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Sığacık village (2nm)
• Restaurant: None — nearest provisions at Sığacık village (2nm)
• Provisions: None on site — Sığacık village (2nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Arrive early morning when the sea is flat — an hour ashore at the Teos ruins (free entry in off-season) before heading south
2. The water is exceptionally clear for snorkelling — check your anchor visually while swimming
3. If wind is building from the SW by afternoon, pull anchor and head 2nm north to Sığacık Marina for a secure overnight
4. Bring a picnic — there are no facilities ashore, but the ruins provide spectacular shade under the remaining columns