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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datca Datça] used to be | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datca Datça] used to be the pleasant harbour of a sleepy provincial town. In the last few years it has grown into a booming resort with high-rise buildings, bars and discos. The harbour has experienced similar investment and the area designated for yachts has been extended to the west with an area of decking and new stainless steel mooring rings have been installed all along the quay. Datça can now accommodate in the region of 30 – 40 yachts in total. However, it is a very popular port of call and it is wise to arrive early during high season. If the harbour is full, there are good anchorages both south and north of the harbour, depending on wind direction. |
| - | Yachts anchor moor to the quay | + | Yachts anchor moor to the quay as directed by harbour staff. Water and electricity are available on the quay at an additional cost of Turkish lire 10 per day for each. |
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| + | There are several additional anchorages along the south side of the Datça Peninsula between Datça and Cape Krio. | ||
| + | [[Image:DatcaHarbour.jpeg|left|thumb|300px| Datça waterfront]] | ||
| + | [[Image:DatcaAnchorage.jpeg|right|thumb|300px|South anchorage at Datça]] | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | Care needs to be exercised in the approach from west to avoid the islet and reef extending 50 metres off it just east of Kuru Burnu, the last headland you round before heading into the harbour. On the approach from north or west, the rocky above-water islets of Uzunca Adasi about a mile offshore should be given a wide berth. | |
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> There are fierce gusts of Cape Krio and along the steep slopes to Datça. | <font color="red">Danger:</font> There are fierce gusts of Cape Krio and along the steep slopes to Datça. | ||
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[[Image:Turkey_Datca_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Datça Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.721667&lon=27.691667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Turkey_Datca_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Datça Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.721667&lon=27.691667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| - | It is possible to anchor off | + | Harbour staff are in attendance and will direct you where to moor on arrival. Anchor in 5.0 – 6.0 metres and go back to the quay. The holding is good in mud and sand. It is also possible to anchor off in either the South or North Bay, where the holding is good in sand. The South Bay normally offers better protection in the prevailing winds and is just off the main town beach. The water is clear enough to swim off your boat. |
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GPS: {{Coord|36|39.7|N|27|30.4|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.661667&lon=27.506667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br /> | GPS: {{Coord|36|39.7|N|27|30.4|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.661667&lon=27.506667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br /> | ||
| - | A pleasant enough anchorage. Anchor in 7 | + | A pleasant enough anchorage. Anchor in 7.0 metres, good holding. It is safe from the ''meltemi''. |
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are many bees here, and they bite. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> There are many bees here, and they bite. | ||
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
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GPS: {{Coord|36|40.7|N|27|36.7|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.678333&lon=27.611667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br /> | GPS: {{Coord|36|40.7|N|27|36.7|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.678333&lon=27.611667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br /> | ||
| - | A pleasant enough cove about 2 nM E of Kalaboshi. Anchor in 7 | + | A pleasant enough cove about 2 nM E of Kalaboshi. Anchor in 7.0 metres. Good holding. It is safe from the ''meltemi'' but a strong and possibly uncomfortable swell enters the cove. |
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are many bees here, and they bite. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> There are many bees here, and they bite. | ||
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GPS: {{Coord|36|41|N|27|23|E|}}<br /> | GPS: {{Coord|36|41|N|27|23|E|}}<br /> | ||
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knidos Knidos] or Büyük Liman is a nice anchorage | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knidos Knidos] or Büyük Liman is a nice anchorage just east of Cape Krio. It is usually crowded but the extensive archaeological site is a "must see" place. This was a place sacred to [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Aphrodite.html Aphrodite], the goddess of love and beauty. Here was the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite_of_Cnidus statue of Aphrodite] by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praxiteles Praxiteles] that was famous throughout the ancient world. It was not been found. |
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| + | Anchor on either side of the bay wherever there is space. The holding is uncertain in some areas because of rocks and weed on the bottom, so be prepared to make several attempts. Make sure the anchor is well set before opening the Efes since the gusts can be strong even in moderate winds. Alternatively, go alongside on either side of the refurbished restaurant pontoon, where there is space for around eight yachts (more when rafted up). You will be expected to eat in the restaurant ashore if you moor here. | ||
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
| - | * July | + | * July 2010 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 11:42, 11 July 2009 (UTC) |
[[Image:Knidos.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Knidos]] | [[Image:Knidos.jpeg|350px|thumb|center|Knidos]] | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| - | + | Fuel: a mini-tanker can deliver to the quay in Datça. Water and electricity are available on the quay at an additional cost of Turkish lire 10 per day. | |
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
| - | + | The walk west from the harbour along the town beach and past an inland freshwater lagoon out to Kuru Burnu is pleasant. A visit to the old village of Eski Datça (dolmus departures every hour from the main square) is a must. The village has been sympathetically restored and is a delightful spot to stroll around, with several cafes offering lunch. If not visiting by yacht, it is also possible to take a trip to the site of ancient Knidos 15 miles to the west. | |
| - | + | <center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="140px" heights="100px" perrow="4"> | |
| - | + | Image:DatcaFishing.jpg|Fishing boats in Datca harbour | |
| + | Image:EskiDatca.jpg|Busy main square in Eski Datça | ||
| + | Image:EskiDatca.jpg|Street scene in Eski Datça | ||
| + | Image:KnidosTrireme.jpg|Trireme harbour of ancient Knidos | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
| - | + | Good minimarket right opposite the yacht berths in Datça. Other stores in the town. Larger Migros and Tansas supermarkets on the eastern outskirts. | |
===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
* In the town of Datça there are many restaurants. Some very reasonably priced specializing in ''pide'' (a Turkish pizza) to the right of the main road leading inland | * In the town of Datça there are many restaurants. Some very reasonably priced specializing in ''pide'' (a Turkish pizza) to the right of the main road leading inland | ||
| + | * The Papatya Restaurant, 50 metres up the hill from the western end of the yacht moorings, is excellent and has the best view of the south anchorage. | ||
* There are several overpriced restaurants in [[#Knidos|Knidos]] | * There are several overpriced restaurants in [[#Knidos|Knidos]] | ||
===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
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===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | Several rental outlets in the town of Datça. | |
===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | There are bins around the | + | There are bins around the harbour. |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
| - | + | Regular dolmuş to Eski Datça. Enquire at the tourist office in the main square for details of other routes. | |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datca Datça] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datca Datça] (Wikipedia) | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knidos Knidos] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knidos Knidos] (Wikipedia) | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| - | + | Datça is not a place to go for peace and quiet (you may well need earplugs to get a good night’s sleep in the harbour), but it is an attractive place to visit and a good stopping-off point along the south side of the Datça Peninsula | |
{{Guide2}} | {{Guide2}} | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 5 July 2010
Datça (Port of entry)
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Datça used to be the pleasant harbour of a sleepy provincial town. In the last few years it has grown into a booming resort with high-rise buildings, bars and discos. The harbour has experienced similar investment and the area designated for yachts has been extended to the west with an area of decking and new stainless steel mooring rings have been installed all along the quay. Datça can now accommodate in the region of 30 – 40 yachts in total. However, it is a very popular port of call and it is wise to arrive early during high season. If the harbour is full, there are good anchorages both south and north of the harbour, depending on wind direction.
Yachts anchor moor to the quay as directed by harbour staff. Water and electricity are available on the quay at an additional cost of Turkish lire 10 per day for each.
There are several additional anchorages along the south side of the Datça Peninsula between Datça and Cape Krio.
Charts
Click for larger view
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 311 Marmaris - Fethiye
- 3112 E) Datça Limanı
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- No GSM/GPRS in Kalaboshi Cove
Local Weather
See Turkey
Care needs to be exercised in the approach from west to avoid the islet and reef extending 50 metres off it just east of Kuru Burnu, the last headland you round before heading into the harbour. On the approach from north or west, the rocky above-water islets of Uzunca Adasi about a mile offshore should be given a wide berth. Danger: There are fierce gusts of Cape Krio and along the steep slopes to Datça.
Check-in facilities
Harbour staff are in attendance and will direct you where to moor on arrival. Anchor in 5.0 – 6.0 metres and go back to the quay. The holding is good in mud and sand. It is also possible to anchor off in either the South or North Bay, where the holding is good in sand. The South Bay normally offers better protection in the prevailing winds and is just off the main town beach. The water is clear enough to swim off your boat.
Offshore Islands
Baba Adasi
Click for larger view
GPS: 36°39.7′N, 27°30.4′E - Chartlet
A pleasant enough anchorage. Anchor in 7.0 metres, good holding. It is safe from the meltemi.
Warning: There are many bees here, and they bite.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos
- July 2010
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None.
Anchorages
Cove East of Kalaboshi
GPS: 36°40.7′N, 27°36.7′E - Chartlet
A pleasant enough cove about 2 nM E of Kalaboshi. Anchor in 7.0 metres. Good holding. It is safe from the meltemi but a strong and possibly uncomfortable swell enters the cove.
Warning: There are many bees here, and they bite.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2002 --Istioploos
Knidos
GPS: 36°41′N, 27°23′E
Knidos or Büyük Liman is a nice anchorage just east of Cape Krio. It is usually crowded but the extensive archaeological site is a "must see" place. This was a place sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Here was the statue of Aphrodite by Praxiteles that was famous throughout the ancient world. It was not been found.
Anchor on either side of the bay wherever there is space. The holding is uncertain in some areas because of rocks and weed on the bottom, so be prepared to make several attempts. Make sure the anchor is well set before opening the Efes since the gusts can be strong even in moderate winds. Alternatively, go alongside on either side of the refurbished restaurant pontoon, where there is space for around eight yachts (more when rafted up). You will be expected to eat in the restaurant ashore if you moor here.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos
- July 2010 --Atheneoflymington 11:42, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
Mersinçik
Click for larger view
GPS: 36°45.2′N, 27°28.8′E - Chartlet
Mersinçik has two possible anchorages: a narrow cove NW and a larger bay to the S. Both are very attractive and secure but the NW cove is very popular with gulets. Anchor in 8 m, good holding. It is best to take a stern line to a tree.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2004 --Istioploos
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel: a mini-tanker can deliver to the quay in Datça. Water and electricity are available on the quay at an additional cost of Turkish lire 10 per day.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The walk west from the harbour along the town beach and past an inland freshwater lagoon out to Kuru Burnu is pleasant. A visit to the old village of Eski Datça (dolmus departures every hour from the main square) is a must. The village has been sympathetically restored and is a delightful spot to stroll around, with several cafes offering lunch. If not visiting by yacht, it is also possible to take a trip to the site of ancient Knidos 15 miles to the west.
 Fishing boats in Datca harbour |
 Busy main square in Eski Datça |
Street scene in Eski Datça |
 Trireme harbour of ancient Knidos |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Good minimarket right opposite the yacht berths in Datça. Other stores in the town. Larger Migros and Tansas supermarkets on the eastern outskirts.
Eateries
- In the town of Datça there are many restaurants. Some very reasonably priced specializing in pide (a Turkish pizza) to the right of the main road leading inland
- The Papatya Restaurant, 50 metres up the hill from the western end of the yacht moorings, is excellent and has the best view of the south anchorage.
- There are several overpriced restaurants in Knidos
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Several rental outlets in the town of Datça.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbour.
Transportation
Regular dolmuş to Eski Datça. Enquire at the tourist office in the main square for details of other routes.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean.
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
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
Personal Notes
Datça is not a place to go for peace and quiet (you may well need earplugs to get a good night’s sleep in the harbour), but it is an attractive place to visit and a good stopping-off point along the south side of the Datça Peninsula
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