Datca
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Datça (Port of entry)
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Background
Datça [36° 44'N 027° 41'E] 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
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
A pleasant enough cove [36° 40.8' N 27° 36.9' E] 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
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Knidos or Büyük Liman [36° 41'N 027° 23'E] 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 off-shore and if possible take a line ashore to one of the restaurant piers. Make sure the anchor is well set because of the gusts.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos 11:52, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Mersinçik
Mersinçik [36° 45.2' N, 27° 28.45' E] 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.
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Offshore Islands
Baba Adasi
| A pleasant enough anchorage [36° 39.7' N 27° 30.4' E]. 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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