Dikili
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| - | + | [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. | |
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==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. | 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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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
| - | + | {{Image right|Dikili2.jpg |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. | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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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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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| - | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikili Dikili] | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikili Dikili] at the Wikipedia |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon] | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==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. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:31, 20 June 2008 (MDT) | + | * 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) |
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====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'': | ||
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Revision as of 23:11, 18 May 2015
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 Chart of of Dikili Harbor - Click for larger view |
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
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
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
?
Laundry
?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
?
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
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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