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| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:KalekoyVillage.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The attractive port settlement of Kalekoy on Gökçeada <br />''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbros Gökçeada] or Imroz Adasi, the the Greek Imvros (Ίμβρος) or Imbros is a mountainous island | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbros Gökçeada] or Imroz Adasi, the the Greek Imvros (Ίμβρος) or Imbros is a mountainous island 15 miles NNW of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardanelles Dardanelles]. In prehistoric times (2 century BC), the island was associated with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabeiri ''Kabeiroi''] or ''Cabeiri''. Their origin is rather obscure, they could be associated with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samothrace_temple_complex#Cult_of_the_Great_Gods ''Great Gods''] worshipped in [[Samothrace]], or, according to a later source they were the [http://www.maicar.com/GML/CORYBANTES.html offsprings] of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Hephaestus.html Hephaestos]. |
| - | In ancient times (c 300 BC) there were several temples dedicated to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermes Hermes] and a noteworthy aqueduct. The island was colonized by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Athenians]. During modern times, Imvros (Gökçeada), like | + | In ancient times (c 300 BC) there were several temples dedicated to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermes Hermes] and a noteworthy aqueduct. The island was colonized by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Athenians]. During modern times, Imvros (Gökçeada), like its smaller neighbor [[Bozcaada|Tenedos (Bozcaada)]], was largely inhabited by Greeks and it was part of Greece until 1923, when it was ceded to Turkey under the terms of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Lausanne peace treaty]. The Greek inhabitants were not exchanged (as was the case [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_exchange_between_Greece_and_Turkey elsewhere]) but were allowed to stay and operate their schools and churches. During the Cyprus crisis of the 1950s, most of the remaining Greek population was coerced into leaving. Today there is a small (about 300) but very dedicated Greek minority living on the island. |
| - | Until a few years ago the island was a military zone and | + | Until a few years ago the island was a military zone and visiting by foreign yachts was prohibited. Now yachts are permitted to visit and normally berth either in the main ferry port of Kuzu Limani or the newer and more attractive harbour of [[Kaleköy]] three miles NW. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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:G2 Aegean Sea (North) | :G2 Aegean Sea (North) | ||
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:54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles | :54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles | ||
:54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi | :54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | The approaches to Gökçeada are straightforward, no dangers. | + | The approaches to Gökçeada and its harbours are straightforward, with no obvious dangers (although see entry for [[Kaleköy]] for information on the entrance. In the approach to the island, note that there is a significant W-going current along the southern side. |
===Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)=== | ===Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)=== | ||
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==Ports and Popular Stops== | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | [[Image:Turkey_Gokceada_Imbros_hS.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Gökçeada | + | [[Image:Turkey_Gokceada_Imbros_hS.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Kuzu Limani harbour, Gökçeada [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.226667&lon=25.958333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | There | + | There are two harbours on the island, the main ferry port Kuzu Limani (GPS: {{Coord|40|13.6|N|25|57.5|E|}}) and Kaleköy (GPS: {{Coord|40|13.86|N|25|53.47|E|}}). The ferry port is a rather bleak and uninviting place, with no facilities, but the shelter is good. Go alongside in the small inner basin at the root of the breakwater, where depths are around 2.5 metres, or alongside in the outer port, where depths are mostly 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Stay clear of the ferry quay, which is used by the ferry boats from Canakkale and Kabatepe. |
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| + | For details of the harbour at [[Kaleköy]], click on the link. | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | There are a few anchorages along the S side of the island which can be used in settled weather, but none of them are really suited for overnight anchoring. | |
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| - | + | No fuel station: garage in Gokceada town. Water in Kuzu Limani. Water and electricity in Kaleköy harbour. | |
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==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
| - | + | * [[Samothraki]] (see [[Greece]]). | |
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
| - | + | The port of Kaleköy on the north coast of the island is attractive and has numerous cafes and restaurants along its waterfront. Also, there are several picturesque villages with some restored houses in the interior of the island, such as Tepenköy and Zeytinli, which are worth a visit. The main town of Gökçeada is dreary. | |
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
| - | * Very limited | + | * Very limited and mostly in Gökçeada town |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | * There is a very nice restaurant in the | + | * There is a very nice restaurant in the mountain village of Agridia the ''Barba Yiorgis'' (tel. +90 286 887 35 92) |
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
| - | + | In internet cafes in Gökçeada town and Yakamoz Pansyon in Kaleköy. | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | Car rental in Gökçeada town only. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | There are bins around the | + | There are bins around the harbour in Kuzu Limani and Kaleköy. |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
| - | Ferries to [[Canakkale|Çanakkale]]. | + | * Ferries to [[Canakkale|Çanakkale]] and Kabatepe on the mainland. |
| + | * Flights from Istanbul calling at [[Canakkale]]. | ||
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
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''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'': | ||
* August 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * August 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
| - | * | + | * June 2011 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:55, 21 June 2011 (BST) |
==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| - | + | * With the opening of the new harbour at Kaleköy, Gökçeada is now a much more enticing prospect for a cruising yacht – assuming you can get a berth. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:55, 21 June 2011 (BST) | |
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Revision as of 11:55, 21 June 2011
Gökçeada
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Gökçeada or Imroz Adasi, the the Greek Imvros (Ίμβρος) or Imbros is a mountainous island 15 miles NNW of the Dardanelles. In prehistoric times (2 century BC), the island was associated with the Kabeiroi or Cabeiri. Their origin is rather obscure, they could be associated with the Great Gods worshipped in Samothrace, or, according to a later source they were the offsprings of Hephaestos.
In ancient times (c 300 BC) there were several temples dedicated to Hermes and a noteworthy aqueduct. The island was colonized by Athenians. During modern times, Imvros (Gökçeada), like its smaller neighbor Tenedos (Bozcaada), was largely inhabited by Greeks and it was part of Greece until 1923, when it was ceded to Turkey under the terms of a peace treaty. The Greek inhabitants were not exchanged (as was the case elsewhere) but were allowed to stay and operate their schools and churches. During the Cyprus crisis of the 1950s, most of the remaining Greek population was coerced into leaving. Today there is a small (about 300) but very dedicated Greek minority living on the island.
Until a few years ago the island was a military zone and visiting by foreign yachts was prohibited. Now yachts are permitted to visit and normally berth either in the main ferry port of Kuzu Limani or the newer and more attractive harbour of Kaleköy three miles NW.
Charts
Click for larger view
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi
- Turkey
- 2134 Anafartalar Koyu - Tavşan Island
- Greek
- 32 Thrakiko Sea
- 322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
The approaches to Gökçeada and its harbours are straightforward, with no obvious dangers (although see entry for Kaleköy for information on the entrance. In the approach to the island, note that there is a significant W-going current along the southern side.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
There are no customs here. The nearest port of entry/exit is Çanakkale.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
There are two harbours on the island, the main ferry port Kuzu Limani (GPS: 40°13.6′N, 25°57.5′E) and Kaleköy (GPS: 40°13.86′N, 25°53.47′E). The ferry port is a rather bleak and uninviting place, with no facilities, but the shelter is good. Go alongside in the small inner basin at the root of the breakwater, where depths are around 2.5 metres, or alongside in the outer port, where depths are mostly 3.0 – 4.0 metres. Stay clear of the ferry quay, which is used by the ferry boats from Canakkale and Kabatepe.
For details of the harbour at Kaleköy, click on the link.
Anchorages
There are a few anchorages along the S side of the island which can be used in settled weather, but none of them are really suited for overnight anchoring.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel station: garage in Gokceada town. Water in Kuzu Limani. Water and electricity in Kaleköy harbour.
Offshore Islands
- Samothraki (see Greece).
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The port of Kaleköy on the north coast of the island is attractive and has numerous cafes and restaurants along its waterfront. Also, there are several picturesque villages with some restored houses in the interior of the island, such as Tepenköy and Zeytinli, which are worth a visit. The main town of Gökçeada is dreary.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Very limited and mostly in Gökçeada town
Eateries
- There is a very nice restaurant in the mountain village of Agridia the Barba Yiorgis (tel. +90 286 887 35 92)
Internet/WiFi
In internet cafes in Gökçeada town and Yakamoz Pansyon in Kaleköy.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Car rental in Gökçeada town only.
Laundry
None.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbour in Kuzu Limani and Kaleköy.
Transportation
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
- Gökçeada (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 1999 --Istioploos
- June 2011 --Athene of Lymington 12:55, 21 June 2011 (BST)
Personal Notes
- With the opening of the new harbour at Kaleköy, Gökçeada is now a much more enticing prospect for a cruising yacht – assuming you can get a berth. --Athene of Lymington 12:55, 21 June 2011 (BST)
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