Sigacik Region

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Siğacik Region

Siğacik Region Cruising Guide

Chart of Siğacik Region
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This region is north of Samos & Kusadasi and south of Çesme. It consists of Siğacik harbor and several pleasant anchorages.

Charts

BA

1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi

Imray-Tetra

G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey

NIMA

54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait

Turkey

2231 A) Mersin Körfezi, B) Sığacık Limanı

2235 A) Alaçatı, B) Alaçatı Barınağı, D) Sarpdere, E) Kırkdilim, F) Gökliman, H) Teos Malkaya

Greek

334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers, except in the area of Siğacik and Teos.

Check-in facilities(for Customs and Immigration)

The closest ports of entry are Kusadasi and Çesme.

Berthing Options

Siğacik

(Click links for more information)
	38°11.8′N, 26°47′E
	Photo gallery
	Local chartlet
Chart of Siğacik

In addition to the marina it is possible to anchor in the bay outside, where there is a good sheltered anchorage west of the small boat moorings and just east of a fish farm.

The marina is a safe place to leave the boat and visit nearby ancient Teos.

Coast Guard boat and office between the old fishing harbour and the marina.

Danger: Do not pass between Esek Adasi and the mainland. It is too shallow. Also on the N side of Esek Adasi there is a reef. Give it a wide berth.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2007 --Istioploos
• September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 09:05, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
• April 2012 --Volkangorciz 09:26, 4 April 2012 (BST)
• June 2012 Teos marina is now fully operational. Assistance in mooring is superb, good facilities including supermarket and laundry. --Vigdis

Old fishing harbour, Siğacik Click for larger view

Siğacik Harbor Click for larger view

The marina Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Teos-Siğacik Marina
• Alaçatı Marina

Anchorages

Siğacik Bay

It is possible to anchor off in the bay.

Teos Liman

Chart of Teos Liman - Chartlet
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38°08.9′N, 26°47.9′E
You can anchor on the S side of the anchorage in 5-6 m over sand. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltem but it is totally exposed to S winds.

Danger: Give a wide berth to the reefs near the point to the W.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2007--Istioploos

Gökkovar Liman

Chart of Gökkovar Liman - Chartlet
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38°08.2′N, 26°36.8′E
Gökkovar Liman is a deep fjord about 2 nM NE of Teke Burnu. It is an incredible beautiful anchorage but has been spoiled by at least 5 fish farms that have sprouted in the past few years. They use high intensity lights, and there are large ships loading, I presume the fish. In other words the place has been raped and ruined.

Gökkovar Liman

There are two anchorages:

North Creek

Chart of North Creek

This is the most protected anchorage but it is now less attractive because of the fish farms. It is best to drop the anchor in about 15 m depth (good holding) and to take a line from the bow to the E shore.

East Creek

This anchorage is deep and only one or two boats can be accommodated. Try to anchor in 10 m and possibly take a line ashore. The holding here is less reliable than in the North Creek.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2004 --Istioploos

Kırkdilim Liman

38°08′N, 26°34.3′E

Chart of Kirdilim Liman - Chartlet Click for larger view

Detailed Chart of Kirdilim Anchorage Click for larger view

This is a large and very pleasant, deserted cove, with very clear waters. It provides very good shelter from the meltemi. In the middle of the cove there is large buoy where a Turkish patrol boat ties up sometimes. Go to the NW end of the cove and anchor in 7 m, good holding.

Warning: Do not tie to the large buoy, it is used by the Turkish patrol boats.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• September 2010 --Istioploos
• September 2011 --Volkangorciz 16:05, 4 April 2012 (BST)

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Kirkdilim Liman

Entering the cove Click for larger view

In the cove Click for larger view

Sarpdere Limanı

Chart of Sarpede Liman - Chartlet

38°10.5′N, 26°30.7′E
Sarpdere Liman is a bay about 1 nM NW of Kirkdilim Liman. There are three anchorages:

1. Sarpdere West Creek ( 38°11.16′N, 26°31.04′E),
2. East Creek ( 38°10.92′N, 26°31.24′E), and
3. Nergis ( 38°10.14′N, 26°31.13′E) E of the bay entrance.

Sarpdere has two coves, the W creek is used by a religious camp who have built ugly concrete blocks and is rather unattractive although the shelter is good. The E cove is prettier, but it is dominated by large high tension power lines which spoil its natural beauty. Nergis is the most attractive and peaceful of the three, with good depths for anchoring and water clear as glass. However, an uncomfortable chop develops with strong northerly winds as there is a fetch of nearly a mile across the bay. In all three anchorages, anchor in 4.0 - 4.0 metres in sand with patches of weed. The holding is good although the sand in parts is firm and it needs a good burst on the engine to dig the anchor in.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2004 --Istioploos
• July 2011 --Athene of Lymington 12:45, 5 July 2011 (BST)
• December 2011 Volkangorciz 08:36, 4 April 2012 (BST)

Mersin Körfezi

Satellite View of Mersin Körfesi - Chartlet
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38°12.1′N, 26°26.3′E
his is a large enclosed bay SE of Agriler Liman. Buoys near the fish farms at the entrance of the Mersin bay. Fish farms arround the Cırakan island at the most south of the bay.

Danger: There is a shallow sea with the rocks under the surface at the south of Cırakan island. Leave 200 m. at least between the boat and the shore when crossing from the south of the Cirakan island.

Alaçati Bay or Agriler Liman

Turkey Sigacik Agriler

38°14.5′N, 26°23.2′E
A large bay 7.5 M from Ak Burun. It is reputed to be the windsurfing capital of Turkey because it is very windy. On the NW side there is a new small shipyard and a marina.

NOTICE: Anchoring in Alacati Bay is forbidden by the regulation issued by Izmir Port Authority (2012). You can only use the marina for mooring.

At the head of the bay there is a dredged canal with several upscale houses and private piers.

The old town of Alaçati, the Greek Αλάτσατα (Alátsata), about 2 km inland has now been totally restored and wealthy people from Istanbul and Izmir have bought the old houses paying outrageous prices. It is well worth a visit. It has many upscale restaurants and every Saturday morning there is an extensive outdoor market.

Danger: Follow the channel marked by the buoys because of very shallow water especially to the W.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• December 2011 Volkangorciz 16:05, 4 April 2012 (BST)
• May 2012 --Istioploos
• September 2012 --Sariyaz 13:49, 21 September 2012 (BST)

Alaçati Bay

The Bay and the marina Click for larger view

Houses at the Alaçati canal Click for larger view

Saturday Marketl Click for larger view

Offshore Islands and Groups

Körmen Adasi

38°01.6′N, 26°52.2′E
There is a snug anchorage just east of Körmen Adasi where you can anchor in 5 meters in sand and weed. Shelter is good from the meltemi, although the anchorage is open to the south. It is a convenient stop when planning to cross the gulf of Sigacik and avoids the usual slog to windward up to Sigacik or Teos when cruising along this coast.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 08:44, 2 October 2009 (UTC)

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

In Teos-Siğacik Marina.

Repairs/Yards

Possible at Agriler Liman and at Teos-Siğacik Marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

In Teos-Siğacik Marina

In Alaçatı Marina

Water

On the pier in Teos-Siğacik Marina

On the pier in Alaçatı Marina

Electricity

On the pier in Teos-Siğacik Marina

On the pier in Alaçatı Marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

A Street in Alaçati

The Fabulous Market in Alaçati

Teos

The ancient city of Teos with a Temple of Dionysus, Acropolis walls, theater, and ancient harbor.

Alaçati

The totally restored old town of Alaçati, the Greek Αλάτσατα (Alátsata) has charming old houses, upscale restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and boutiques. But also a wonderful Saturday street market.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• In Siğacik, wonderful fruits.
• A great market, every Saturday in Alaçati and every sunday in Siğacik
• A very good bakery in Alaçati

Eateries

• Several restaurants, some upscale, in Siğacik
• Many upscale restaurants in Alaçati

Internet/WiFi

Wi-Fi in Teos and Alaçatı Marina.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

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Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

Taxi from Siğacik and Alaçati to the centre of the town and bus to Izmir.

Routes/Passages To/From

• Marmaris to Gökçeada

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Teos

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.

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