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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
- | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusadasi Kuşadasi] has a long [http://www.kusadasi.net/info/history.htm history], it is believed to be at the site of ancient Neapolis. During the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantian_Empire Byzantine] era it was called Ania. It was taken by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_Republic Venetians] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Genoa Genoese] who named it Scala Nuova. Later, it was predominately populated by Greeks who called it Nea Ephesos (New Ephesus). Today it is a booming town, a major Tourist area, complete with high-rise hotels. It is a most popular stop for cruise ships which disgorge hundreds of tourists into buses to visit two very important ancient sites [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus] and [[Gülluk_Körfesi#Didyma|Didyma]] which are only a few kilometers away. | |
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
- | + | BA 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi | |
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+ | Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey | ||
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+ | NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait | ||
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+ | Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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Submit details of local radio Nets. | Submit details of local radio Nets. | ||
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+ | ===Weather=== | ||
+ | See [[Turkey#Climate_&_Weather| Turkey]]. | ||
===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
- | + | The approach to Kusadasi is straight forward, no dangers. | |
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
- | + | Yachts are not allowed in the main harbor but should go to the marina. | |
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+ | Kusadasi is a port of entry into Turkey. The marina staff, for a well deserved consideration, will handle all formalities. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | * [[Kusadasi Marina]] | |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | + | ====Kuşadasi Harbor==== | |
- | + | The harbor, and downtown, is 20 minutes from the marina. It is used by cruise ships, fishing boats, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulet gulets]. Yachts are not allowed. | |
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- | + | ====Port Saint Paul & Saint Nikolo==== | |
+ | These two uninhabited coves are very close (2-3 nM SE) to the Mykale Channel between Turkey and Samos. Of the two, Port Saint Nikolo is a better shelter. | ||
===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
- | + | None. | |
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
- | + | ====Ephesus==== | |
+ | [[Image:Ephesus2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Ephesus<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus] is a major and very impressive archaeological site. It is located about 1/2 hour drive from Kusadasi near [http://www.ephesusguide.com/selcuk.html Selcuk] and is a "must see." It is best to visit early in the morning because in the middle of the day it is extremely hot. Allow several hours for the visit. | ||
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+ | ====Sirince==== | ||
+ | [http://www.ephesusguide.com/sirince.html Sirince] is an picturesque Greek village about 12 km from Ephesus. There many nice restaurants here. | ||
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+ | ====Didyma==== | ||
+ | The Temple of Apollo in [[Gülluk_Körfesi#Didyma|Didyma]] is one of the most impressive ancient temples because of its seer size and state of preservation. | ||
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+ | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
+ | * Fuel - At the [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]] | ||
+ | * Water - At the [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]] | ||
+ | * Electricity - At the [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]] | ||
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+ | ===Laundry=== | ||
+ | At the [[Kusadasi Marina]]. | ||
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+ | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
+ | There are many food stores in the town and at the [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]]. | ||
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+ | ===Eateries=== | ||
+ | * Many restaurants in the town of Kusadasi | ||
+ | * Several upscale restaurants in [[#Sirince|Sirince]] | ||
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+ | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
+ | Available? | ||
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+ | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
+ | Several agencies in town. | ||
===Marine stores=== | ===Marine stores=== | ||
- | + | There is a small store at the [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]]. | |
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+ | ===Repairs=== | ||
+ | The [[Kusadasi Marina|marina]] does major repairs. | ||
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+ | ===Transportation=== | ||
+ | There are daily ferries to [[Samos]] and busses to cities in Turkey. | ||
===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
- | + | See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications| Turkey]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
- | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusadasi Kuşadasi] Wikipedia | |
- | * | + | * [http://www.kusadasi.net/info/history.htm History of Kusadasi] |
- | * | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus] |
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===Personal Notes=== | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
+ | * July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 06:19, 8 June 2008 (MDT) | ||
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Revision as of 12:19, 8 June 2008
Kuşadasi (Port of entry)
Background
Kuşadasi has a long history, it is believed to be at the site of ancient Neapolis. During the Byzantine era it was called Ania. It was taken by the Venetians and the Genoese who named it Scala Nuova. Later, it was predominately populated by Greeks who called it Nea Ephesos (New Ephesus). Today it is a booming town, a major Tourist area, complete with high-rise hotels. It is a most popular stop for cruise ships which disgorge hundreds of tourists into buses to visit two very important ancient sites Ephesus and Didyma which are only a few kilometers away.
Charts
BA 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
See Turkey.
The approach to Kusadasi is straight forward, no dangers.
Check-in facilities
Yachts are not allowed in the main harbor but should go to the marina.
Kusadasi is a port of entry into Turkey. The marina staff, for a well deserved consideration, will handle all formalities.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Kuşadasi Harbor
The harbor, and downtown, is 20 minutes from the marina. It is used by cruise ships, fishing boats, and gulets. Yachts are not allowed.
Port Saint Paul & Saint Nikolo
These two uninhabited coves are very close (2-3 nM SE) to the Mykale Channel between Turkey and Samos. Of the two, Port Saint Nikolo is a better shelter.
Offshore Islands
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Ephesus
Ephesus is a major and very impressive archaeological site. It is located about 1/2 hour drive from Kusadasi near Selcuk and is a "must see." It is best to visit early in the morning because in the middle of the day it is extremely hot. Allow several hours for the visit.
Sirince
Sirince is an picturesque Greek village about 12 km from Ephesus. There many nice restaurants here.
Didyma
The Temple of Apollo in Didyma is one of the most impressive ancient temples because of its seer size and state of preservation.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
At the Kusadasi Marina.
Grocery & Supply Stores
There are many food stores in the town and at the marina.
Eateries
- Many restaurants in the town of Kusadasi
- Several upscale restaurants in Sirince
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Several agencies in town.
Marine stores
There is a small store at the marina.
Repairs
The marina does major repairs.
Transportation
There are daily ferries to Samos and busses to cities in Turkey.
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Kuşadasi Wikipedia
- History of Kusadasi
- Ephesus
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos 06:19, 8 June 2008 (MDT)
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