Gulf of Gokova

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The town quay in the south west of the bay was full of local boats (June 2012) but there is plenty of room to anchor off. Lots of British expats live in the town so there are plenty of restaurants, two good supermarkets and hardware stores.  
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2012 The quay was full of local boats but there is plenty of room to anchor off. Lots of British expats live here so plenty of restaurants and good supermarkets.  
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Revision as of 19:20, 15 August 2012

Gulf of Gökova

The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and gulets from Bodrum.

Chart of the Gulf of Gökova

Charts

BA
1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54400 Samos to Rodhos
Turkey
311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
3111 C) Değirmen Bükü
Greek
451 Leros to Rhodos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The meltemi as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.

Check-in facilities

Ports of entry in the gulf are Bodrum and Turgutreis Marina.

Ports and Popular Stops


Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Degirmen Bükü

Satellite View of Degirmen Bükü - Chartlet
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World icon.png 36°56′N, 28°09′E
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large, magnificent, heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.

The actual English Harbor (Ingilizi Liman) is shown on Satellite view.

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Degirmen Bükü restaurant pontoon
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Sögüt

Satellite View of Sögüt - Chartlet
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World icon.png 36°56.4′N, 28°11.4′E Panoramio
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. A restaurant has a wooden pier which is available to tie a line. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.

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Akbük Liman

Turkey Gokova Akbuk h.jpg
World icon.png 37°01.9′N, 28°06.3′E
When we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.

The town quay in the south west of the bay was full of local boats (June 2012) but there is plenty of room to anchor off. Lots of British expats live in the town so there are plenty of restaurants, two good supermarkets and hardware stores.

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Çökertme

World icon.png 36°59.8′N, 27°47.5′E - Chartlet
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but it is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore. Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the three restaurant pontoons. With an onshore southerly it is best to anchor off in the western cove, as big incoming waves make the restaurant pontoons very uncomfortable.

When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.

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Cokertme.jpeg

Offshore Islands

Sehir Adalari

Chart of Sehir Adalari - Chartlet
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World icon.png 36°59.7′N, 28°12.5′E
Sehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by Mark Anthony especially for Cleopatra. Today there are many ruins and walking around the island is a pleasure.

Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.

There is a restaurant ashore. Danger: Watch out for the submerged ancient mole in the NE point.

Warning: The wind direction is liable to change in the evening from N to NE.

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Cleopatra's Beach
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Orak Island Region

World icon.png 36°58.8′N, 27°34′E - Chartlet
There are several anchoring opportunities here. It is a nice place not too far from Bodrum. You can anchor here. But, it is deep and there can be strong cross winds.

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Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
In Sögüt
Electricity
N/A

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Visit Bodrum.

Grocery Stores

N/A.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

N/A (Not Available).

Transportation

From Bodrum.

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

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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