Gulluk Korfesi

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Gulluk Korfesi 37°13.53′N, 27°25.32′E37.2255;27.422 destination

Chart of the Gülluk Körfesi - Click for larger view

This gulf is NE of the island of Kos and the port of Bodrum and SE of the island of Samos and the port of Kusadasi. The gulf is home to scores of fish farms some of which are poorly marked and would be confusing at night. They seem professionally run and there is little sign of pollution.

Charts

BA

1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi

Imray-Tetra

G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey

NIMA

54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos

Turkey

2245 Kovala Limanı - Akbük Limanı

2246 Kazıklı Limanı - Asin Körfezi

2247 Torba Limanı

2248 Gündoğan Limanı - Kadıkalesi

Greek

451 Leros to Rhodos

422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The closest port of entry is Gülluk.

Berthing Options

Ports

• Gülluk (Port of Entry)

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Didim Marina
• Port Iasos Marina

Anchorages

Pasa Limani

Pasa Limani/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Pasa_Limani

anchorage Pasa Limani [[Gulluk Korfesi#Pasa Limani|Pasa Limani]] 37°7.66′N, 27°15.61′EPasa Limani37.127666666667;27.260166666667

Pasa Limani aka Paşa Limanı a bay on the NW of Yalıkavak, around the Yalikavak peninsula. A beautiful anchorage, but open to the N. It is very shallow at the head of the SW creek.

Gundogan

Gundogan/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Gundogan

anchorage Gundogan [[Gulluk Korfesi#Gundogan|Gundogan]] 37°7.96′N, 27°20.67′EGundogan37.132666666667;27.3445

Gundogan or Gündoğan.

Türk Bükü

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Türk Bükü 37°8′N, 27°23′E37.133333333333;27.383333333333 destination

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Türk Bükü was originally called Rum Bükü and was Greek village. Today it is an attractive up market resort with lovely shops and restaurants surrounding a perfectly clear bay.

There is a small "marina" (tel +90 252 377 6128 /+90 536 899 2673 - Mehmet) in the South corner of the harbor (E$ 50/ night plus water & elec stern to with laid lines.

Note: The berths are located at the outer side of the mole where some crude-stones extend in places, so watch your rudder!

Fuel available by tanker truck at the marina. Fuel also available from a lighter that comes through the harbour. The marina also controls a number of fixed moorings in the harbour.

Other mooring services are offered on VHF69 tel +90 530 312 9966. Alternately, try to anchor among the moorings in the harbour or anchor moor in 30 metres with a line ashore to the rocks in the north west corner behind Bueyuek Ad. One of the prettiest harbours in the area.

Note: There is an unmarked, seemingly abandoned fish farm floating low in the water to the East of Kucuktavsan.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 1990 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• April 2010 --Vadp
• June 2013 --Monterey

Asin Liman

Asin Liman/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Asin_Liman

Asin Liman 37°16.54′N, 27°34.96′E37.275666666667;27.582666666667 destination

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Asin Liman (or Port Isene or Kuria or Kıyıkışlacık Liman) is an ancient harbor (formerly Iasos) in the almost landlocked Asin Körfezi. It a pleasant anchorage surrounded by the ruins of the ancient city and overlooked by a walled acropolis. Anchor moor to the quay if you can find space. Depths at the quay are a bit over over 2 meters but greater than 2.5 meters a couple of meters off. Water and electricity can be arranged on the quay. In season a local official will come by to collect 30tl. The bottom here is mud and provides good holding. Good shelter in the prevailing winds. Iassos used to be supplied with several good restaurants, there were two relatively modest ones in operation on a visit in June 2013.

Danger: The ancient breakwater is submerged and not always visible. The approach should be made some 15-20 meters off the old Byzantine tower on the starboard side.

Warning: With strong southerlies the anchorage is uncomfortable and may be dangerous.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 1990 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• May 2010 --Athene of Lymington 18:49, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
• June 2013 --Monterey

Harbour from acropolis

Shiero Bay

Shiero Bay/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Shiero_Bay

Shiero Bay 37°14.7′N, 27°32.4′E37.245;27.54 destination

Satellite View of Shiero Bay - Click for larger view

Shiero Bay is almost landlocked and is an excellent shelter from the meltemi. It is very pleasant, with pine trees, except for the huge holiday development that now overlooks it. Anchor in 6-8 m over mud. Good holding.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 1990 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• June 2012 --Vigdis

Kazikli Liman

Kazikli Liman/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Kazikli_Liman

Kazikli Liman 37°19.91′N, 27°28.82′E37.331833333333;27.480333333333 destination

Chart of Kazikli Liman - Click for larger view

A large bay with several mooring possibilities in very pleasant wooded surroundings. Either anchor in 5-7 m over sand or go on the wooden restaurant jetty (Kaptan Han telephone: +90 252 565 0022) on the eastern side where there is space for 6-8 yachts with a mooring line (in which case you will obviously be expected to eat in the restaurant). The mooring weights are a bit close to the dock (18m) and anchor mooring is advised for larger boats. Depths are >3 metres alongside the pontoons. Watch for stray lines on backing in. Free water and electricity at the limited connections. Good protection from the meltemi. Other restaurants ashore.

Warning: There are a lot of mosquitos here.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 1990 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• September 2006 --Atheneoflymington 14:48, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
• June 2012 --Vigdis
• June 2013 --Monterey

Altinkum

Altinkum/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Altinkum

Altinkum 37°21.2′N, 27°16.8′E37.353333333333;27.28 destination

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Altinkum or Skrophes Bay or Karakuyu is a locality of a popular resort of Didim. It is a an excellent place to leave the yacht for a visit to Didyma. Anchor in the NW corner in 3-4 m on sand. Good holding and shelter from the meltemi.

Warning: The town is extremely noisy at night so anchor at some distance.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2004 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

Altinkum Bay

Turnalı Koyu

Turnalı Koyu/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Turnal.C4.B1_Koyu

anchorage Turnalı Koyu [[Gulluk Korfesi#Turnalı Koyu|Turnalı Koyu]] 37°20.51′N, 27°15.98′ETurnalı Koyu37.341833333333;27.266333333333

Right on the E of the Didim Marina mole.

Çukurcuk

Çukurcuk/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#.C3.87ukurcuk

Çukurcuk 37°21′N, 27°12.43′E37.35;27.207166666667 destination

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There are two anchorages here: the E and the W creeks. Clear water. Anchor in 2-4 m. Shelter is reasonably good from the prevailing northerlies, although a swell creeps round the corner.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 2004 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• September 2006 --Atheneoflymington 14:44, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Offshore Islands

Salih Adasi

Salih Adasi/wiki/Gulluk_Korfesi#Salih_Adasi

Salih Adasi 37°9.1′N, 27°31.17′E37.151666666667;27.5195 destination

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Salih Adasi appears to be a private island. There are several anchoring possibilities and the shelter is good.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June 1990 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

In Didim Marina.

Repairs/Yards

All services in Didim Marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

In Gülluk

In Didim Marina

Water

In Gülluk

In Didim Marina

At Kaptan Han in Kazikli Liman

Maybe at some seaside restaurants

Electricity

In Didim Marina

At Kaptan Han in Kazikli Liman

Maybe at some seaside restaurants

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Asin Liman

The Agora of ancient Iassos - Click for larger view

A climb to the ancient fort of Iasos (or Iassus) is must. The city was founded by the Peloponnesians in about 900 BC.

Didyma

Didyma which is only about 4 km inland from Altinkum. The Hellenistic Ionic temple of Apollo at Didyma is very large, impressive, and in good preservation. Here was an oracle of Apollo, the most renowned in antiquity after the oracle of Delphi. A must see site.

The temple of Apollo at Didyma

Entrance to the temple Click for larger view	The temple
Column base	Gorgon relief

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Good shopping in Asin
• Plenty of shopping in Altinkum

Eateries

• Several restaurants in Asin
• Restaurants in Kazikli
• Many restaurants in Altinkum

Internet/WiFi

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• Car rentals are possible in Altinkum

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in some anchorages.

Transportation

• Busses and taxis to Kusadasi from Altinkum

Routes/Passages To/From

• Cruising the Turkish Ionian Coast
• Marmaris to Gökçeada

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

• Didyma at the Wikipedia
• Iasos

References & Publications

See Turkey.

Personal Notes

• A picnic in the ancient theatre at Iasos, now shaded by an olive grove, is a memorable experience. September 2006 --Atheneoflymington 14:40, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.

Contributors to this page
Names: Istioploos, Atheneoflymington, Monterey