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==Kekova Roads==
==Kekova Roads==
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[[Image:Kekova_m.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Kekova Roads Region <br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
 
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===Background===
 
Kekova Roads is an enclosed bay protected by the 4 mile long [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kekova Kekova Island]. The Bay has several wonderful anchorages and an inner, completely land locked cove, [[#Uçagiz_Liman|Uçagiz Liman]], which is always calm. There are several submerged foundations on the NW side of Kekova Island near [[#Tersane|Tersane]], in [[#Kale_Köy|Kale Köy]], and at Asar Bay, a 30 minute walk from [[#Pölemos_Bükü|Pölemos Bükü]]. At the NE there is the beautiful [[#Gökkaya_Liman|Gökkaya Liman]] with many places to anchor from there you could visit with your dinghy Demre and Myra, just 2 nM away. On the south side of Kekova Adasi there is the lovely and secluded [[#Karaloz_Liman|Karaloz Liman]].
Kekova Roads is an enclosed bay protected by the 4 mile long [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kekova Kekova Island]. The Bay has several wonderful anchorages and an inner, completely land locked cove, [[#Uçagiz_Liman|Uçagiz Liman]], which is always calm. There are several submerged foundations on the NW side of Kekova Island near [[#Tersane|Tersane]], in [[#Kale_Köy|Kale Köy]], and at Asar Bay, a 30 minute walk from [[#Pölemos_Bükü|Pölemos Bükü]]. At the NE there is the beautiful [[#Gökkaya_Liman|Gökkaya Liman]] with many places to anchor from there you could visit with your dinghy Demre and Myra, just 2 nM away. On the south side of Kekova Adasi there is the lovely and secluded [[#Karaloz_Liman|Karaloz Liman]].
During the day all of the anchorages at Kekova Roads are crowded with gulets and day-trip boats but in the evening thing do quiet down.
During the day all of the anchorages at Kekova Roads are crowded with gulets and day-trip boats but in the evening thing do quiet down.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Kekova_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Kekova Roads Region <br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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:236 Hisarönü Körfesi to Taslik burnu
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Turkey#Turkey_Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
<font color="red">Warning:</font> Care must be taken when entering Kekova Roads form the Karaölor Adalari entrance (west), especially under sail, to avoid the many rocks near Karaölor and because there can be very violent gusts.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> Care must be taken when entering Kekova Roads form the Karaölor Adalari entrance (west), especially under sail, to avoid the many rocks near Karaölor and because there can be very violent gusts.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
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===Anchorages===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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The only island here is [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Adasi]. There are two anchorages on the island:
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====Tersane====
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[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Tersane_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Tersane<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|10.36|N|29|50.77|E|}}<br/>
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Tersane or Xera is a tiny well sheltered cove on NW side of [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Island]. If you can find room in this very crowded during the day cove, you can anchor at 4-5 m and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. The cove is dominated by the collapsed arch of a Byzantine church. To the east of the cove, one can see many submerged ruins (Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine). Snorkeling here, in the crystal-clear water, is definitely worth your while, despite the endless procession of day-trip boats with glass bottoms and loudspeakers.
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Even if you cannot find room to anchor in Tersane, you could possibly visit it from Uçagiz with the dinghy.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August, 1997 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:05, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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[[Image:Kekova2.jpg|frame|center|Submerged ruins in Kekova island]]
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====Karaloz Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Karaloz.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Karaloz Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.181667&lon=29.893333&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|10.9|N|29|53.6|E|}}<br/>
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Karaloz Liman or Port Saint Stefano is a completely landlocked cove on the south of [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Adasi]. The cove is totally secluded and affords a wonderful anchorage, for several boats. The water is crystal-clear and the bottom is mad and weed with good holding. There can be, however, strong gusts so it is best to take a line ashore.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August, 1997 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 09:05, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
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[[Image:Karaloz2.jpg|frame|center|Karaloz Liman]]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Anchorages==
====Pölemos Bükü====  
====Pölemos Bükü====  
[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Polemos_m.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Pölemos Bükü - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.166667&lon=29.806667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Polemos_m.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Pölemos Bükü - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.166667&lon=29.806667&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|10|N|29|48.4|E|}}<br/>
GPS: {{Coord|36|10|N|29|48.4|E|}}<br/>
Pölemos Bükü is the westernmost anchorage of Kekova Roads. You can anchor at 5-10 m near the shore. This is a very protected cove but subject to violent gusts that can easily reach 40 knots. It may be prudent to take a line ashore, as the bottom is soft mud and with the gusts the anchor may drag. There is a small restaurant at the end of the cove. About a 30 minute walk to the west, there is Asar Bay, the ancient Aperlae whose ruins are fun to visit as there are totally deserted and quite extensive but it is hard going as the terrain is very rough. One can snorkel to see the underwater foundations.
Pölemos Bükü is the westernmost anchorage of Kekova Roads. You can anchor at 5-10 m near the shore. This is a very protected cove but subject to violent gusts that can easily reach 40 knots. It may be prudent to take a line ashore, as the bottom is soft mud and with the gusts the anchor may drag. There is a small restaurant at the end of the cove. About a 30 minute walk to the west, there is Asar Bay, the ancient Aperlae whose ruins are fun to visit as there are totally deserted and quite extensive but it is hard going as the terrain is very rough. One can snorkel to see the underwater foundations.
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Image:Polemos.jpg|Sunset at Pölemos Bükü
Image:Polemos.jpg|Sunset at Pölemos Bükü
Image:Aperlae2.jpg|The Walls at Aperlae
Image:Aperlae2.jpg|The Walls at Aperlae
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====Uçagiz Liman====
====Uçagiz Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Ucagiz_m.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Uçagiz Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.195&lon=29.848333&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|11.7|N|29|50.9|E|}}
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GPS: {{Coord|36|11.7|N|29|50.9|E|}}
Uçagiz Liman or Ölü Deniz or Tristomos is a land locked lagoon which is always calm, an excellent all around shelter. The water, however, is not clear but dirty. You can either dock or anchor off at 3-5 m. Good holding. In the hamlet of Uçagiz there are some wooden piers associated with several overpriced restaurants whose attendant will become you. East of the hamlet there are many sarcophagi and a rock tomb.
Uçagiz Liman or Ölü Deniz or Tristomos is a land locked lagoon which is always calm, an excellent all around shelter. The water, however, is not clear but dirty. You can either dock or anchor off at 3-5 m. Good holding. In the hamlet of Uçagiz there are some wooden piers associated with several overpriced restaurants whose attendant will become you. East of the hamlet there are many sarcophagi and a rock tomb.
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Ucagiz_m.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Uçagiz Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.195&lon=29.848333&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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[[Image:UgagizTombs.jpeg|thumb|200px|center|Tombs at U&ccedil;agiz<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
[[Image:UgagizTombs.jpeg|thumb|200px|center|Tombs at U&ccedil;agiz<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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====Kale Köy====
====Kale Köy====
[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Kalekoy_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Kale Köy<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Kalekoy_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Kale Köy<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|11.3|N|29|51.7|E|}}<br/>
GPS: {{Coord|36|11.3|N|29|51.7|E|}}<br/>
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleköy%2C_Kaş Kale Köy] the ancient Semena is a very picturesque location dominated by its castle and the tombs protruding from the water. It is hard to approach by boat because of the numerous reefs. Also the bottom is mud and weed over rock and does <font color="red">not</font> provide secure holding. It is better to anchor inside Uçagiz Liman and visit Kale Köy with the dinghy. If you must go with your boat, it is best to use one of the moorings provided by the restaurants. Like Uçagiz this place is crowded by day and almost deserted by night.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaleköy%2C_Kaş Kale Köy] the ancient Semena is a very picturesque location dominated by its castle and the tombs protruding from the water. It is hard to approach by boat because of the numerous reefs. Also the bottom is mud and weed over rock and does <font color="red">not</font> provide secure holding. It is better to anchor inside Uçagiz Liman and visit Kale Köy with the dinghy. If you must go with your boat, it is best to use one of the moorings provided by the restaurants. Like Uçagiz this place is crowded by day and almost deserted by night.
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Image:Semena1.jpg|Kale Köy
Image:Semena1.jpg|Kale Köy
Image:Semena2.jpg|Tomb at Kale Köy
Image:Semena2.jpg|Tomb at Kale Köy
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====Gökkaya Liman====
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[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Gokkaya_m.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Gökkaya Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.206667&lon=29.9&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|12.4|N|29|54|E|}}<br />
There are a number of anchorages, protected by a number of small islands, at this cove at the eastern end of Kekova. The anchorages are very beautiful. Depths are 5-10 m, good holding, but it is best to tie a line to a rock ashore and prevent the boat from swinging. Like most of Kekova, the cove is crowded during the day. The water here is very clear.
There are a number of anchorages, protected by a number of small islands, at this cove at the eastern end of Kekova. The anchorages are very beautiful. Depths are 5-10 m, good holding, but it is best to tie a line to a rock ashore and prevent the boat from swinging. Like most of Kekova, the cove is crowded during the day. The water here is very clear.
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[[Image:Gokkaya.jpg|frame|center|Gökkaya Liman]]
[[Image:Gokkaya.jpg|frame|center|Gökkaya Liman]]
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The only island here is [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Adasi]. There are two anchorages on the island:
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====Tersane====
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====Repairs/Yards====
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[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Tersane_h.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Tersane<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|10.36|N|29|50.77|E|}}<br/>
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Tersane or Xera is a tiny well sheltered cove on NW side of [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Island]. If you can find room in this very crowded during the day cove, you can anchor at 4-5 m and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. The cove is dominated by the collapsed arch of a Byzantine church. To the east of the cove, one can see many submerged ruins (Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine). Snorkeling here, in the crystal-clear water, is definitely worth your while, despite the endless procession of day-trip boats with glass bottoms and loudspeakers.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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''See notes on individual anchorages''.
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[[Image:Kekova2.jpg|frame|center|Submerged ruins in Kekova island]]
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Karaloz Liman or Port Saint Stefano is a completely landlocked cove on the south of [http://www.hitit.co.uk/tosee/Kekova/index.html Kekova Adasi]. The cove is totally secluded and affords a wonderful anchorage, for several boats. The water is crystal-clear and the bottom is mad and weed with good holding. There can be, however, strong gusts so it is best to take a line ashore.
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Turkey_Kekova_Karaloz.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chart of Karaloz Liman - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.181667&lon=29.893333&scale=100000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=2448100&CFTOKEN=51416738&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click to enlarge'']]
 
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[[Image:Karaloz2.jpg|frame|center|Karaloz Liman]]
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Kekova Roads

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36°10.4′N, 29°50.4′E
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Kekova Roads is an enclosed bay protected by the 4 mile long Kekova Island. The Bay has several wonderful anchorages and an inner, completely land locked cove, Uçagiz Liman, which is always calm. There are several submerged foundations on the NW side of Kekova Island near Tersane, in Kale Köy, and at Asar Bay, a 30 minute walk from Pölemos Bükü. At the NE there is the beautiful Gökkaya Liman with many places to anchor from there you could visit with your dinghy Demre and Myra, just 2 nM away. On the south side of Kekova Adasi there is the lovely and secluded Karaloz Liman.

During the day all of the anchorages at Kekova Roads are crowded with gulets and day-trip boats but in the evening thing do quiet down.

Charts

Kekova Roads Region
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BA
236 Hisarönü Körfesi to Taslik burnu
Imray-Tetra
G40 Kas to Antalya
NIMA
54421 Kadiga to Ilbiz Burnu
54420 Isakandil Burnu to Didarde Burnu
Turkey
321 Kaş - Çavuş Burnu

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey

Approach and Navigation

Warning: Care must be taken when entering Kekova Roads form the Karaölor Adalari entrance (west), especially under sail, to avoid the many rocks near Karaölor and because there can be very violent gusts.

Check-in facilities

None.


Offshore Islands and Groups

The only island here is Kekova Adasi. There are two anchorages on the island:

Tersane

Chart of Tersane
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GPS: 36°10.36′N, 29°50.77′E
Tersane or Xera is a tiny well sheltered cove on NW side of Kekova Island. If you can find room in this very crowded during the day cove, you can anchor at 4-5 m and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. The cove is dominated by the collapsed arch of a Byzantine church. To the east of the cove, one can see many submerged ruins (Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine). Snorkeling here, in the crystal-clear water, is definitely worth your while, despite the endless procession of day-trip boats with glass bottoms and loudspeakers.

Even if you cannot find room to anchor in Tersane, you could possibly visit it from Uçagiz with the dinghy.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Submerged ruins in Kekova island

Karaloz Liman

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GPS: 36°10.9′N, 29°53.6′E
Karaloz Liman or Port Saint Stefano is a completely landlocked cove on the south of Kekova Adasi. The cove is totally secluded and affords a wonderful anchorage, for several boats. The water is crystal-clear and the bottom is mad and weed with good holding. There can be, however, strong gusts so it is best to take a line ashore.

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Karaloz Liman

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Pölemos Bükü

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GPS: 36°10′N, 29°48.4′E
Pölemos Bükü is the westernmost anchorage of Kekova Roads. You can anchor at 5-10 m near the shore. This is a very protected cove but subject to violent gusts that can easily reach 40 knots. It may be prudent to take a line ashore, as the bottom is soft mud and with the gusts the anchor may drag. There is a small restaurant at the end of the cove. About a 30 minute walk to the west, there is Asar Bay, the ancient Aperlae whose ruins are fun to visit as there are totally deserted and quite extensive but it is hard going as the terrain is very rough. One can snorkel to see the underwater foundations.

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Uçagiz Liman

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GPS: 36°11.7′N, 29°50.9′E Uçagiz Liman or Ölü Deniz or Tristomos is a land locked lagoon which is always calm, an excellent all around shelter. The water, however, is not clear but dirty. You can either dock or anchor off at 3-5 m. Good holding. In the hamlet of Uçagiz there are some wooden piers associated with several overpriced restaurants whose attendant will become you. East of the hamlet there are many sarcophagi and a rock tomb.

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Tombs at Uçagiz
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Kale Köy

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GPS: 36°11.3′N, 29°51.7′E
Kale Köy the ancient Semena is a very picturesque location dominated by its castle and the tombs protruding from the water. It is hard to approach by boat because of the numerous reefs. Also the bottom is mud and weed over rock and does not provide secure holding. It is better to anchor inside Uçagiz Liman and visit Kale Köy with the dinghy. If you must go with your boat, it is best to use one of the moorings provided by the restaurants. Like Uçagiz this place is crowded by day and almost deserted by night.

The ancient theater, as well as the medieval castle, are well worth the climb. The theater is miniscule, just 7 rows of seats. The place is full of Turkish girls, in costume, selling scarves.

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Gökkaya Liman

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GPS: 36°12.4′N, 29°54′E
There are a number of anchorages, protected by a number of small islands, at this cove at the eastern end of Kekova. The anchorages are very beautiful. Depths are 5-10 m, good holding, but it is best to tie a line to a rock ashore and prevent the boat from swinging. Like most of Kekova, the cove is crowded during the day. The water here is very clear.

There are two restaurants: one at the NW creek and the other on the N side of Ashil Adasi. It is possible to leave the boat here and visit Andraki, the harbor of Demre and Myra, just 2 nM ENE.

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Gökkaya Liman

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

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Electricity
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

See notes on individual anchorages.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

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Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

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References & Publications

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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