Datca
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Datça (Port of entry)
| Coords: 36°43.3′N, 27°41.5′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
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Background
Datça used to be a pleasant harbor of a sleepy provincial town. In the last few years it has grown to a booming resort with high-rise buildings, bars, and extremely noisy discos. Sleeping in the harbor is problematical due to the cacophony of many competing discos and bars. Still it is a fairly convenient port of entry and exit.
There are several anchorages along the way from Datça to Cape Krio.
Charts
- 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
Approaches to the region are straightforward but,
Danger: There are fierce gusts of Cape Krio and along the steep slopes to Datça.
Check-in facilities
It is possible to anchor off-shore in either the South or North Bay which would provide some protection from the noise. The marina in the South Bay is well attended and the attendant will show you where to dock. You have to drop an anchor and come stern-to.
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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 m, 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 11:52, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Knidos
| GPS: 36°41′N, 27°23′E
Knidos or Büyük Liman is a nice anchorage off 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 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:
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Mersinçik
| 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:
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Offshore Islands
Baba Adasi
| GPS: 36°39.7′N, 27°30.4′E - Chartlet
A pleasant enough anchorage. Anchor in 7 m, 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:
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Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Visit the ancient site of Knidos.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
At the marina.
Laundry
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Grocery Stores
Several stores in the town of Datça.
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
- There are several overpriced restaurants in Knidos
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town of Datça.
Marine stores
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Only by car.
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)
See individual ports in this page.
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