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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Turkey_Dikili_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of of Dikili Harbor<br />''Click for larger view'' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Turkey_Dikili_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of of Dikili Harbor<br />''Click for larger view'' | ||
| - | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[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. |
| - | [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. | + | |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers. | Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers. | ||
| - | ==Check-in facilities== | + | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== |
| + | 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. | ||
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| - | [[Image:Dikili2.jpg| | + | |
| + | ==Berthing Options== | ||
| + | [[Image:Dikili2.jpg|345px|frame|The Quay in Dikili Harbor]] | ||
There are no moorings here and you will have to anchor in 3-4 m and come stern-to the quay. | 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. | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[Eskifoca_Region#Anchorages|Eskifoça Region]]''. | |
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None. | None. | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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: N/A (Not Available) | : N/A (Not Available) | ||
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====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Dikili_Pergagon.jpg| | + | [[Image:Dikili_Pergagon.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Pergamon Acropolis from Sanctuary of Asclepios<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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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. | 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. | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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Revision as of 23:47, 8 March 2013
Dikili (Port of entry)
 (Click links for more information)
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 Chart of of Dikili HarborClick for larger view | |
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
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Turkey.
Approaches to Dikili are straightforward without dangers.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 Options
The Quay in Dikili Harbor
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.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- In the town, you will have to carry jerrycans
- Water
- On the NE corner of the harbor
- Electricity
- N/A (Not Available)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Click for larger view
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are several stores in the town
Eateries
- There are many restaurants just N of the harbor along the water front
Internet/WiFi
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Laundry
?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
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Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
Taxi to Pergamon and Ayvalik.
Routes/Passages To/From
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Personal Notes
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)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
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