Andriaca

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Andriaca
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Adrian's Granary at Andriaca or Andriaki

Andriaca is an open anchorage about 2 M ENE of Gökkaya Liman.

Andriaca the Greece Andriaki (Ανδριάκη) is a good place to start a visit the remains of the ancient Myra harbor, now surrounded by beautiful dunes and a swamp. The granary built by Hadrian is a most impressive huge building with nice masonry.

Charts

BA
236 Hisarönü Körfesi to Taslik burnu
Imray-Tetra
G40 Kas to Antalya
NIMA
54421 Kadiga to Ilbiz Burnu
54420 Isakandil Burnu to Didarde Burnu
Turkey
321 Kaş - Çavuş Burnu

Weather

See Turkey.

Passages

See Aegean.


Islands

See Kekova Roads.

Navigation

Straightforward, no dangers.

Berthing

You have to anchor off.

Andriaca is not a protected anchorage and a yacht can only anchor temporarily in the morning before the strong afternoon breezes. It is better to leave the yacht in Gökkaya and come to Andraki with the dinghy.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See Kekova Roads.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Roman Theater
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The Ancient Theater at Myra
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Lycian Tombs at Myra
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St. Nicholas Cathedral at Demre

From the small modern harbor of Andraki one can take a taxi to has one of the best preserved Roman theaters (35 rows) dating from 141 AD. It is surrounded by Lycian tombs carved on the rocks and many Roman architectural pieces.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral

In Demre, the ancient Myra, is the St. Nicholas cathedral undergoing excavations. Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the Greek sailors and the Santa Claus of American children, was born at Patara but was the bishop of the Byzantine city of Myra. The body of St. Nicholas was buried in a sarcophagus within the cathedral until 1087 when some Italians stole it and moved it to Bari. The original cathedral was probably built in the 3rd century AD and has been rebuilt and restored several times. Each year on December 6th, the saint's name day is celebrated here with great pomp by an ecumenical group of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant clergy.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Stores in town.

Eateries

Good food in most restaurants.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor.

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Turkey.

Comments

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