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| - | [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|03.3|N|27|14|E|}}<br> An idyllic although sometimes very busy anchorage on the north west side of the Bodrum peninsular between Turgutreis and Yalikavak. Gumusluk is an ancient harbour, known during former times as Myndos, and some traces of the former settlement remain - especially the half-submerged remains of the ancient breakwaters at the entrance to the harbour. The bay should be entered close to the island on the east side in order to avoid the sunken remains of the mole on the west (which are usually buoyed anyway). Once inside, anchor wherever you can, if necessary taking a line ashore or dropping a kedge anchor to avoid swinging. Depths range from 15-16 meters in the centre to 5-10 meters at the head and sides of the bay. Holding is good once through the weed. Alternatively, it may be possible to anchor moor back to the wooden jetty in front of the village (although the overnight charge, currently TRYL30, is kept deliberately high in order to deter private yachts). The anchorage is usually very crowded with private yachts and gulets bringing diners to the restaurants lining the bay and care is usually needed when placing your anchor to avoid frayed tempers. Dining ashore is good - especially fish - but expensive. Try the mezes at ''Melengee''. | + | [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|03.3|N|27|14|E|}}<br> An idyllic although sometimes very busy anchorage on the north west side of the Bodrum peninsular between Turgutreis and Yalikavak. Gumusluk is an ancient harbour, known during former times as Myndos, and some traces of the former settlement remain - especially the half-submerged remains of the ancient breakwaters at the entrance to the harbour. The bay should be entered close to the island on the east side in order to avoid the sunken remains of the mole on the west (which are usually buoyed anyway). Once inside, anchor wherever you can, if necessary taking a line ashore or dropping a kedge anchor to avoid swinging. Anchor mooring to the rocks along the west shore is trouble free. Depths range from 15-16 meters in the centre to 5-10 meters at the head and sides of the bay. Holding is good once through the weed. Alternatively, it may be possible to anchor moor back to the wooden jetty in front of the village (although the overnight charge, currently TRYL30, is kept deliberately high in order to deter private yachts). The anchorage is usually very crowded with private yachts and gulets bringing diners to the restaurants lining the bay and care is usually needed when placing your anchor to avoid frayed tempers. Dining ashore is good - especially fish - but expensive. Try the mezes at ''Melengee''. |
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Revision as of 20:17, 23 April 2015
Bodrum (Port of entry)
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Bodrum, Turkey.
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Charts
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 2248 Gündoğan Limanı - Kadıkalesi
- 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
- 3110 Bodrum Boğazı
- 3111 A) Bodrum Limanı
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Danger: Approaching Bodrum from the W stay clear of the Dikilitas Reef about 1 nM from the harbor.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Bodrum is a port of entry/exit to Turkey. Because the authorities are scattered through the town, it is better to let a marina handle the red tape.
Berthing Options
Bodrum is one of Turkey's major yachting regions. As a result there are here 4 marinas (Bodrum Marina in Bodrum, Yalikavak Marina, and Turgutreis Marina about 15 nM NW), a boatyard (Icmeler Yat, Port Atami Marina), and several anchorages.
The old Bodrum Harbor caters to commercial gulets and does not welcome yachts.
 The Bay from the Castle |
 Old Harbor |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Bodrum Marina
- Yalikavak Marina, 15 km from Bodrum
- Turgutreis Marina, 15 km from Bodrum
- Port Atami Marina, 40 km from Bodrum
- There is a yachting club based in the marina in Bodrum. They hold frequent races.
Anchorages
Gümüslük
37°03.3′N, 27°14′E
An idyllic although sometimes very busy anchorage on the north west side of the Bodrum peninsular between Turgutreis and Yalikavak. Gumusluk is an ancient harbour, known during former times as Myndos, and some traces of the former settlement remain - especially the half-submerged remains of the ancient breakwaters at the entrance to the harbour. The bay should be entered close to the island on the east side in order to avoid the sunken remains of the mole on the west (which are usually buoyed anyway). Once inside, anchor wherever you can, if necessary taking a line ashore or dropping a kedge anchor to avoid swinging. Anchor mooring to the rocks along the west shore is trouble free. Depths range from 15-16 meters in the centre to 5-10 meters at the head and sides of the bay. Holding is good once through the weed. Alternatively, it may be possible to anchor moor back to the wooden jetty in front of the village (although the overnight charge, currently TRYL30, is kept deliberately high in order to deter private yachts). The anchorage is usually very crowded with private yachts and gulets bringing diners to the restaurants lining the bay and care is usually needed when placing your anchor to avoid frayed tempers. Dining ashore is good - especially fish - but expensive. Try the mezes at Melengee.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
July 2009 --Athene of Lymington 12:10, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
May 2014 --Monterey 
Aspat Bay
36°58.4′N, 27°18.2′E
Aspat Bay or Aspat Koyü is a pleasant place to anchor. There are several restaurants ashore. During the day there are a lot of boats from Bodrum In the evening these boats leave but the loud music from the shore establishments start. Anchor in 7 m. Reasonable holding.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- At the Bodrum Marina
- At Icmeler Yat (5 km from the town)
Repairs/Yards
Major repairs at Icmeler Yat.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- At the Bodrum Marina
- Water
- At the Bodrum Marina
- Electricity
- At the Bodrum Marina
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old-town of Bodrum is full of shops and the usual tourist.
In the old Knights of St. Joan Castle is housed the Underwater Museum with exhibits from the excavations from Serçe Liman, Ulu Burum, etc. Do not miss it.
Grocery & Supply Stores
There numerous food stores in town.
Eateries
- There numerous restaurants in old town
- There is a very good and fancy restaurant in the Bodrum Marina
- Right across from the Bodrum Marina is a "marble palace" Chinese restaurant
Laundry
At the Bodrum Marina.
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés and in the marinas.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In town.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor and in the marinas.
Transportation
- Milas Airport, 23 km. from Bodrum
- There are frequent ferries to Kos
Routes/Passages To/From
- Cruising the Turkish Ionian Coast
- Cruising the Carian Coast
- N - S Passages in East Aegean
- Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages
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
- Bodrum (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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:
- August 2004 --Istioploos
- July 2009 --Athene of Lymington 12:10, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- May 2014 --Monterey
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