Coast W of Marmaris and Sombeki Korfesi
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Coast W of Marmaris & Sömbeki Körfesi
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Background
This area covers the peninsula W of Marmaris (Karaburun) and then to the N Sömbeki Körfesi, also known as the Gulf of Symi or Yesilova Körfezi. There are several anchorages and one small harbor, Bozburun.
Charts
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54421 Kardeiga to Ilbiz Burnu
- Turkey
- 311 Marmaris - Fethiye
- 3113 Hisarönü Körfezi - Yeşilova Körfezi
- 3121 E) Çiftlik Limanı
- Greek
- 452 Rhodos to Castelorizo
Radio Nets
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All approaches are straightforward except that the entrance to Serçe Liman is hard to see from a distance.
Warning: There can be very strong gusts down the steep slopes.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Bozburun
GPS: 36°41.46′N, 28°02.56′E
 Bozburun is an attractive village with a nice harbor. There is an attendant in the harbor who will direct you, usually side-to. There is water and electricity (included with the harbor dues) and fuel can be delivered.
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Anchorages
Çiftlik
| GPS: 36°43′N, 28°14.4′E
Çiftlik is a protected cove about 14 nM SW from Marmaris. There are several seaside restaurants here serving good food. You can either anchor off or tie to a restaurant pier. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Gerbeske
| GPS: 36°42.1′N, 28°13.6′E
Gerbeske is a small, well protected and isolated cove just 1 nM W of Çiftlik. It is easy to anchor here and go to Çiftlik with the dinghy for dinner. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Serçe Liman
GPS: 36°34.66′N, 28°03.04′E
Serçe Liman is about 2 nM E of Loryma and 14 nM W of Marmaris. It is an excellent all weather anchorage and very well protected. It is hard to find because its entrance is a narrow opening surrounded by high cliffs.
In Serçe Liman the wreck of an 11th century Byzantine ship with a lot of glassware was found and excavated by the father of Underwater Archaeology, George Bass. The glassware is now exhibited at the Bodrum underwater museum. After the excavation was over, Osman was left as a guard of the site. Being enterprising he started catering to visiting yachts. Osman's restaurant, it closed few years ago, was on W of the cove but now there is also another restaurant on the E.
Like in Loryma, the restaurant has laid moorings. Because the cove is fairly deep it is worth accepting a mooring, but you must also set a shore line. The restaurant has small boats that will meet you and assist you. Make sure, though that your boat is secured and do not rely on the restaurant people 100%.
You can also anchor on the deep W side of the cove. The holding at 6-10 m is good but you should also take a line to the rocks.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Istioploos 09:34, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
 The hidden entrance |
 Abandoned Osman's restaurant |
Loryma
| GPS: 36°34.1′N, 28°01.1′E
Loryma or Bozuk Bükü or Aplotheka is a pleasant anchorage with several coves protected from the meltemi. Overlooking the coves is a large very well preserved Hellenistic castle overlooking the sea. Here the Athenian fleet was sheltered during the Peloponnesian War before the battle of Knidos. Also, in the third century BC, Demetrios Poliorkites assembled a large fleet here for his unsuccessful siege of Rhodes. Today there are several restaurants competing for the yacht business by offering you their laid moorings. You can either accept one of the restaurants' mooring or anchor off-shore at 8-10 m. The bottom is weed and you should look for a patch of sand to drop the anchor. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Sögüt
GPS: 36°39.5′N, 28°04.8′E - Chartlet
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. A restaurant has a wooden pier which is available to tie a line. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.
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Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1985 --Istioploos 09:34, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Cove E of Atabol Burun
GPS: 36°40.6′N, 27°58.3′E - Chartlet
This is an attractive uninhabited cove but exposed to the S and subject to uncomfortable swell. Anchor is 7 m on a sandy spot.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2002 --Istioploos 09:34, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Offshore Islands
Kizil Adasi
GPS: 36°39.4′N, 28°02.6′E - Chartlet
This is an attractive uninhabited cove which provides good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor is 5-7 m on a sandy spot. There are some Byzantine ruins ashore.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2002 --Istioploos 09:34, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
- In Serçe Liman you can have a nice walk from the W of the cove
- A walk up to the castle of Loryma is well worth the effort. Nice view!
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel only in Bozburun, ask the attendant. He will arrange for a delivery with a mini-tank
- Water on the quay in Bozburun
- Excellent water from the restaurant in Sögüt
- Electricity on the quay in Bozburun
Laundry
In Bozburun.
Grocery Stores
There are several food stores in Bozburun who not only will deliver to the yachty but also accept credit cards.
Eateries
- Good food at Osman's Place in Bozburun. Osman used to run the lovely restaurant in Serçe Liman
- Restaurant in Çiftlik
- Restaurant in the E side of Serçe Liman
- A nice restaurant in Sögüt
Motorbike & Car Rentals
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Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Taxi to Marmaris.
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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