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== Izmir (Port of entry) ==
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izmir Izmir] or Smyrna is the third largest City in [[Turkey]] and the second largest sea port, with a population of 3.95 million (2010). Following the Turkish revolutionary war, much of the city needed to be rebuilt; as a result the city today is an interesting mixture of modern high rise buildings with wide tree lined boulevards. There are still many traditional houses and chateaux hidden away to discover through.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izmir Izmir] or Smyrna is the third largest City in [[Turkey]] and the second largest sea port, with a population of 3.95 million (2010). Following the Turkish revolutionary war, much of the city needed to be rebuilt; as a result the city today is an interesting mixture of modern high rise buildings with wide tree lined boulevards. There are still many traditional houses and chateaux hidden away to discover through.
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==Charts==
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: 1645 Nísos Khíos and Izmir Körfezi
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== Radio Nets  ==
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==Local Weather ==
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Izmir enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, which is probably why the street life is so lively.
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''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.  
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''See [[Turkey#Climate_.26_Weather|Turkey]]''.  
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Go to SE through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] Passage. Leave [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzunada Uzunada] lighthouse at your starport. Pass between the double depth buoys located at the south of Pelikan Shallow.Try to stay close to the shore at&nbsp;S and head to the Yenikale Passage. Pass between the port and starport buoys at the Yenikale Passage, head to E.
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== Local Weather  ==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Port police, and customs are on the pier at [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|25.374|N|27|07.722|E|}}.
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Izmir enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, which is probably why the street life is so lively.  
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==Berthing Options==
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[http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina] is 3 nm. away from the Yenikale Passage to the E and then S. New marinas planned to be build at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konak_Pier Konak Pier] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kar%C5%9F%C4%B1yaka Karşıyaka].
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''See [[Turkey#Climate_.26_Weather|Turkey]]''.  
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* [http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]&nbsp;is 3 nm. away from the Yenikale Passage to the E and then S.
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* New marinas planned to be build at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konak_Pier Konak Pier] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kar%C5%9F%C4%B1yaka Karşıyaka].
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* [http://www.eayk.net/ EAYK (Agean Offshore Yachting Club]), located in [[Teos-Siğacik Marina]], [[Sigacik_Region#Si.C4.9Facik|Sigacik]].
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===Anchorages===
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==== Karaburun====
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | <googlemap width="350" scale="yes" controls="small" zoom="14" lon="26.513443" lat="38.655488">38.631582, 26.510847, Karaburun/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun Karaburun] is the main town at the most N of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun_Peninsula,_Turkey Karaburun Peninsula] before entering [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] Passage. A little and shallow&nbsp;port for local fishermans' small boats in front of the town. Anchor at the S of Büyük Sahip Adası. This anchorage area is open to E.
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== Approach and Navigation  ==
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====Mordogan====
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | <googlemap width="350" lat="38.521444" lon="26.625366" zoom="14" scale="yes">38.524938, 26.612588, Mordoğan/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] is an other town at the SE of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun Karaburun] town. Old [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] port is for fisherman boats. New marina builded in 2003, but unfinished, it can be used for shelter.
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Go to SE through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] Passage. Leave [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzunada Uzunada] lighthouse at your starport. Pass between the double depth buoys located at the south of Pelikan Shallow.Try to stay close to the shore at&nbsp;S and head to the Yenikale Passage. Pass between the port and starport buoys at the Yenikale Passage, head to E.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | <googlemap width="350" scale="yes" zoom="14" lon="26.775398" lat="38.372078">38.32457, 26.7619, 35430 Urla/Izmir, Türkiye38.355574, 26.777682, İskele Mh., Urla/Izmir, Türkiye38.355574, 26.777682, İskele Mh., Urla/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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[http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]&nbsp;is 3 nm. away from the Yenikale Passage to the E and then S. New marinas planned to be build at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konak_Pier Konak Pier] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kar%C5%9F%C4%B1yaka Karşıyaka].&nbsp;Port police, and customs are on&nbsp;the pier at [[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|38|25.374|N|27|07.722|E|}}
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urla,_%C4%B0zmir Urla İskele] is at the most S of Çiçek Adaları and Karantina Adası. The port used by fisherman boats and some local boat owners, usually full in every season.
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzunada Uzunada] at the entrance of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izmir İzmir] Bay is occupied with&nbsp;Naval Military Base. No civilian visitors accepted to the island.  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzunada Uzunada] at the entrance of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izmir İzmir] Bay is occupied with&nbsp;Naval Military Base. No civilian visitors accepted to the island.  
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*[http://www.urlaweb.com/urla-rehberi/urla-belgesel/karantinaadasi1-ing.html Karantina Adası]&nbsp;has an artificial&nbsp;link to&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urla,_%C4%B0zmir Urla]&nbsp;Pier.
*[http://www.urlaweb.com/urla-rehberi/urla-belgesel/karantinaadasi1-ing.html Karantina Adası]&nbsp;has an artificial&nbsp;link to&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urla,_%C4%B0zmir Urla]&nbsp;Pier.
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*[http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]&nbsp;is 3 nm. away from the Yenikale Passage to the E and then S.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun Karaburun]&nbsp;is the main town at the most N of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun_Peninsula,_Turkey Karaburun Peninsula]&nbsp;before entering [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] Passage.&nbsp;A little and shallow&nbsp;port for local fishermans' small boats in front of the town. Anchor at the S of Büyük Sahip Adası. This anchorage area is open to E.
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<googlemap scale="yes" controls="small" zoom="14" lon="26.513443" lat="38.655488">38.631582, 26.510847, Karaburun/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] is&nbsp;an other town at the SE of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun Karaburun] town. Old&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordo%C4%9Fan Mordogan] port is&nbsp;for fisherman boats.&nbsp;New&nbsp;marina builded in 2003, but&nbsp;unfinished, it can be used&nbsp;for shelter.&nbsp;&nbsp; <googlemap lat="38.521444" lon="26.625366" zoom="14" scale="yes">38.524938, 26.612588, Mordoğan/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urla,_%C4%B0zmir Urla İskele]&nbsp;is at the most&nbsp;S of Çiçek Adaları and Karantina Adası. The port used by fisherman&nbsp;boats&nbsp;and some local boat owners, usually full in every season. <googlemap scale="yes" zoom="14" lon="26.775398" lat="38.372078">38.32457, 26.7619, 35430 Urla/Izmir, Türkiye38.355574, 26.777682, İskele Mh., Urla/Izmir, Türkiye38.355574, 26.777682, İskele Mh., Urla/Izmir, Türkiye</googlemap>
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* [http://www.marintekstore.com/?cmp=1&lng=en Marintek Online] (English web)
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A visit to Izmir cannot be complete without spending a few hours wandering round the Market Area of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemeralt%C4%B1 Kemer Alti]. This is a bustling Bazaar where literally anything can be purchased. It is a confusing warren of small allies, dead ends, connecting squares, shopping centers, offices, workshops, cinemas, mosques and just about anything else you can think of, there is even a renovated Kervan Saray hidden in there. You are pretty much guaranteed to lose your way, but don't panic you will find your way out eventually.  
A visit to Izmir cannot be complete without spending a few hours wandering round the Market Area of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemeralt%C4%B1 Kemer Alti]. This is a bustling Bazaar where literally anything can be purchased. It is a confusing warren of small allies, dead ends, connecting squares, shopping centers, offices, workshops, cinemas, mosques and just about anything else you can think of, there is even a renovated Kervan Saray hidden in there. You are pretty much guaranteed to lose your way, but don't panic you will find your way out eventually.  
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The region has been inhabited since 3000 AD so the area is rich in historical sites. These can be found within the city ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadifekale Kadifekale] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayrakl%C4%B1 Bayrakli]) but also within a short drive you can find [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardes Sardis], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] and many more places to explore.
The region has been inhabited since 3000 AD so the area is rich in historical sites. These can be found within the city ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadifekale Kadifekale] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayrakl%C4%B1 Bayrakli]) but also within a short drive you can find [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pergamon Pergamon], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardes Sardis], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teos Teos] and many more places to explore.
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Big super markets and shoping malls&nbsp;close to [http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]
Big super markets and shoping malls&nbsp;close to [http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]
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Restaurants, coffe shops, bars and more in [http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]
Restaurants, coffe shops, bars and more in [http://www.leventmarina.com.tr/ Levent Marina]
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There are many car rental services in Izmir.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0zmir_Metro Metro] starts from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Menderes_Airport Adnan Menderes Airport] and stops at many important spots. Bus and taxis available all around the city.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0zmir_Metro Metro] starts from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Menderes_Airport Adnan Menderes Airport] and stops at many important spots. Bus and taxis available all around the city.
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''See [[Turkey#References_.26_Publications|Turkey]]''.  
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* I have been to Izmir several time but never with my boat. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]] 22:04, 29 February 2012 (GMT)  
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*I have been to Izmir several time but never with my boat. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]] 22:04, 29 February 2012 (GMT)  
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Izmir (Port of entry)

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Izmir or Smyrna is the third largest City in Turkey and the second largest sea port, with a population of 3.95 million (2010). Following the Turkish revolutionary war, much of the city needed to be rebuilt; as a result the city today is an interesting mixture of modern high rise buildings with wide tree lined boulevards. There are still many traditional houses and chateaux hidden away to discover through.

Charts

BA
1645 Nísos Khíos and Izmir Körfezi
NIMA
54380 Tuzla Burnu to Samos including Adjacent Islands
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2212 İzmir Limanı

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

Izmir enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, which is probably why the street life is so lively.

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

Go to SE through the Mordogan Passage. Leave Uzunada lighthouse at your starport. Pass between the double depth buoys located at the south of Pelikan Shallow.Try to stay close to the shore at S and head to the Yenikale Passage. Pass between the port and starport buoys at the Yenikale Passage, head to E.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Port police, and customs are on the pier at World icon.png 38°25.374′N, 27°07.722′E.

Berthing Options

Levent Marina is 3 nm. away from the Yenikale Passage to the E and then S. New marinas planned to be build at Konak Pier and Karşıyaka.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Karaburun

Karaburun is the main town at the most N of Karaburun Peninsula before entering Mordogan Passage. A little and shallow port for local fishermans' small boats in front of the town. Anchor at the S of Büyük Sahip Adası. This anchorage area is open to E.

Mordogan

Mordogan is an other town at the SE of Karaburun town. Old Mordogan port is for fisherman boats. New marina builded in 2003, but unfinished, it can be used for shelter.

Urla İskele

Urla İskele is at the most S of Çiçek Adaları and Karantina Adası. The port used by fisherman boats and some local boat owners, usually full in every season.

Offshore Islands and Groups

  • Uzunada at the entrance of İzmir Bay is occupied with Naval Military Base. No civilian visitors accepted to the island.
  • Hekim Adası at SE of Uzunada.
  • Körtaş, Akça, İncirli, Pirnalli islands are called Çiçek Adaları at S of Hekim Adası.
  • Karantina Adası has an artificial link to Urla Pier.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel, Water, & Electricity are present in Levent Marina.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

A visit to Izmir cannot be complete without spending a few hours wandering round the Market Area of Kemer Alti. This is a bustling Bazaar where literally anything can be purchased. It is a confusing warren of small allies, dead ends, connecting squares, shopping centers, offices, workshops, cinemas, mosques and just about anything else you can think of, there is even a renovated Kervan Saray hidden in there. You are pretty much guaranteed to lose your way, but don't panic you will find your way out eventually.

The Culture Park in the Alsancak district hosts the annual Izmir International Fair, held every year in september. The rest of the year many other fairs and expos take place also. In addition to serving the commercial needs of the city, the Culture Park provides a relaxing green area in the middle of the city for the residents to lay back, drink tea, play backgammon and smoke a "hubbly bubbly pipe" (Nargile) or even exercise on the running track.

The city of Izmir itself does not possess any beaches; however a short journey to the north, east or south of the city will take you to either bustling tourist resorts, or quiet secluded peaceful beaches.

The region has been inhabited since 3000 AD so the area is rich in historical sites. These can be found within the city (Kadifekale - Bayrakli) but also within a short drive you can find Ephesus, Pergamon, Sardis, Teos and many more places to explore.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Big super markets and shoping malls close to Levent Marina

Eateries

Restaurants, coffe shops, bars and more in Levent Marina

Internet/WiFi

WiFi and 3G available.

Laundry

Ask to marina office

Motorbike & Car Rentals

There are many car rental services in Izmir.

Garbage Disposal

Ask to marina office. No setup to empty holding tanks in the marina.

Transportation

Metro starts from Adnan Menderes Airport and stops at many important spots. Bus and taxis available all around the city.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean Sea.

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

  • I have been to Izmir several time but never with my boat. --Istioploos Greece Icon.png 22:04, 29 February 2012 (GMT)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • Last visited in Sept 2011- Volkangorciz Turkey Icon.png 22:19, 7 April 2012 (BST)


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