Dikili

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-	==Dikili (Port of entry)==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Aegean Sea|Turkey}}
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-	[[Image:Dikili_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of of Dikili Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	{{Infobox | lat=39.07 | lon=26.88667
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| zoom= 17
		+	| chartlet= y
		+	| image= Turkey_Dikili_h.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Chart of of Dikili Harbor
		+	}}
		+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikili Dikili] is a commercial harbor across from [[Lesvos]], yet it is a safe place to leave the boat for a visit to Pergamon 28 km away. It can be rather dusty from coal powder, depending on the wind. The people are very friendly.
-	===Background===	+	==Charts==
-	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikili Dikili] [39° 05' N 26° 53' E] is a commercial harbor across from [[Lesvos]], yet it is a safe place to leave the boat for a visit to Pergamon 28 km away. It can be rather dusty from coal powder, depending on the wind. The people are very friendly.	+	; BA
		+	: 1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu
		+	; Imray-Tetra
		+	: G2 Aegean Sea (North)
		+	: G23  Eastern Sporades
		+	; NIMA
		+	: 54382 Nisos Lesvos and Western Coast of Turkey
		+	; Turkey
		+	: 2146 Çıplakada - Dikili
		+	; Greek
		+	: 332 Lesvos Island
-	===Charts===	+	==Weather==
-	BA 1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu	+	''See [[Turkey#Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''.
-	Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)<br/>	+	==Passages==
-	Imray-Tetra G23  Eastern Sporades	+	* [[N_-_S_Passages_in_East_Aegean#Marmaris_to_G.C3.B6k.C3.A7eada|Marmaris to Gökçeada]]
-	NIMA 54382 Nisos Lesvos and Western Coast of Turkey	+	==Islands==
-		+	None.
-	Greek 332 Lesvos Island	+
-	===Radio Nets===	+	==Communication==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	*
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	===Approach and Navigation===	+	==Navigation==
	Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers.		Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers.
-	<br/><br/>
-	<br/>
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	==Entrance==
-	{|	+	Dikili is a designated port of entry. Here, however, there is no marina or an agent to help you with the '''formidable''', but friendly, bureaucracy which seems to be dispersed all over the town. Best to avoid them.
-	|valign="top"|There are no moorings here and you will have to anchor in 3-4 m and come stern-to the quay.	+	{{hold vertical}}
		+	==Berthing==
		+	{{Image right|Dikili2.jpg |The Quay in Dikili Harbor }}
-	Dikili is a designated port of entry. Here, however, there is no marina or an agent to help you with the formidable, but friendly, bureaucracy which seems to be dispersed all over the town. Best to avoid them.	+	There are no moorings here and you will have to anchor in 3-4 m and come stern-to the quay.
-	===Routes/Passages To/From===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	None.
-	|[[Image:Dikili2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Quay in Dikili Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	==Anchorages==
-	|}	+	''See [[Eskifoca_Region#Anchorages|Eskifoça Region]]''.
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+
-	[[Image:Dikili_Pergagon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Pergamon<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	The important archaeological site of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon] (modern Turkish name [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergama Bergama]) is about half an hour by car and is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest and best preserved sites in Turkey.	+
-	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
-	* Fuel - In the town, you will have to carry jerrycans
-	* Water - On the NE corner of the harbor
-	* N/A
-	===Laundry===	+	==Amenities==
-	?	+	{{tlist
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	|header|Facilities
		+
		+	|Water| On the NE corner of the harbor
		+	|Electricity| N/A (Not Available)
		+	|Toilets| N/A
		+	|Showers| N/A
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| There are bins around the harbor
		+
		+	|header|Supplies
		+	|Fuel| In the town, you will have to carry jerrycans
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| None
		+
		+	|header|Services
		+	|Repairs| N/A
		+	|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Provisioning==
	* There are several stores in the town		* There are several stores in the town
	*		*
-	===Eateries===	+	==Eating out==
	* There are many restaurants just N of the harbor along the water front		* There are many restaurants just N of the harbor along the water front
	*		*
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	==Transportation==
-	?	+
-		+
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+
-	?	+
-		+
-	===Marine stores===	+
-	None.	+
-		+
-	===Repairs===	+
-	N/A.	+
-		+
-	===Transportation===	+
	Taxi to Pergamon and [[Ayvalik]].		Taxi to Pergamon and [[Ayvalik]].
-	===References & Publications===	+	==Tourism==
-	See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications| Turkey]].	+	{{Image right|Dikili_Pergagon.jpg |Pergamon Acropolis from Sanctuary of Asclepios] }}
-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	The important archaeological site of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon] (modern Turkish name [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergama Bergama]) is about half an hour by car and is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest and best preserved sites in Turkey.
		+
		+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
-	===Forum Discussions===	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
-	*	+
	*		*
	*		*
-	===External Links===	+	==Links==
-	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikili Dikili] (Wikipedia)	+	* {{Wikipedia}}
-	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon]	+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* {{Wikipedia|Pergamon|Pergamo}}
	*		*
-	===Personal Notes===	+	==References==
-	We checked out of Turkey one hot Sunday from Dikili. It took us over 4 frustrating hours chasing various officials throughout the town. They did not seem to be familiar with yachts. Better go to [[Ayvalik]] if you can. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:31, 20 June 2008 (MDT)	+	''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications| Turkey]]''.
-	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===	+	{{Comments}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* We checked out of Turkey one hot Sunday from Dikili. It took us over 4 frustrating hours chasing various officials throughout the town. They did not seem to be familiar with yachts. Better go to [[Ayvalik]] if you can. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:31, 20 June 2008 (MDT)
-	* July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:31, 20 June 2008 (MDT)	+
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		+	* July 1999 {{Istioploos2}}
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		+	{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]], [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]]}}
-	<center>[[Turkey|BACK]]</center>	+	[[Category:Ports - Turkey]]
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 22 August 2018

Dikili is a commercial harbor across from Lesvos, yet it is a safe place to leave the boat for a visit to Pergamon 28 km away. It can be rather dusty from coal powder, depending on the wind. The people are very friendly.

Charts

BA

1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu

Imray-Tetra

G2 Aegean Sea (North)

G23 Eastern Sporades

NIMA

54382 Nisos Lesvos and Western Coast of Turkey

Turkey

2146 Çıplakada - Dikili

Greek

332 Lesvos Island

Weather

See Turkey.

Passages

• Marmaris to Gökçeada

Islands

None.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers.

Entrance

Dikili is a designated port of entry. Here, however, there is no marina or an agent to help you with the formidable, but friendly, bureaucracy which seems to be dispersed all over the town. Best to avoid them.

Berthing

There are no moorings here and you will have to anchor in 3-4 m and come stern-to the quay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See Eskifoça Region.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	On the NE corner of the harbor
Electricity	N/A (Not Available)
Toilets	N/A
Showers	N/A
Laundry	?
Garbage	There are bins around the harbor
Supplies
Fuel	In the town, you will have to carry jerrycans
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	N/A
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

• There are several stores in the town

Eating out

• There are many restaurants just N of the harbor along the water front

Transportation

Taxi to Pergamon and Ayvalik.

Tourism

The important archaeological site of Pergamon (modern Turkish name Bergama) is about half an hour by car and is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest and best preserved sites in Turkey.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Dikili at the Wikipedia
• Dikili at the Wikivoyage
• Pergamo at the Wikipedia

References

See Turkey.

Comments

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• We checked out of Turkey one hot Sunday from Dikili. It took us over 4 frustrating hours chasing various officials throughout the town. They did not seem to be familiar with yachts. Better go to Ayvalik if you can. --Istioploos 09:31, 20 June 2008 (MDT)

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Date of member's last visit to Dikili and this page's details validated:

• July 1999 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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