Kekova Roads
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Kekova Roads
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| 36°10.4′N, 29°50.4′E |
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Kekova Roads Region - Click to enlarge | |
Entrance to Uçagiz from necropolis of Teimiussa Click for larger view |
During the day all of the anchorages at Kekova Roads are crowded with gulets and day-trip boats but in the evening things do quieten down. In the absence of a major weather system bringing its own winds, the usual diurnal winds are light SE, which turn around at night to blow from NW. It is important to bear this in mind when selecting an anchoring spot, especially in Uçagiz Liman, as yachts may well not be lying to their anchor when you arrive.
Charts
- 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 World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
There is an absence of a major weather system bringing its own winds, the usual diurnal winds are light SE, which turn around at night to blow from NW.
Also see Turkey.
There are two approaches to Kekova Roads, from the east around Geyikova Burnu at the east end of Kekova Island and from the west between Kekova Island and the mainland. The eastern entrance presents few problems as long as you give the various islets in the approach a good clearance. However, there are dangerous reefs 200 metres SE of the village of Kale Köy (identifiable by its impressive Crusader castle). The reefs are marked with a south cardinal mark, which is lit at night. In the western approach, yachts may pass either side of a small group of rocky islets in the entrance, Karagol Adalari. The safer passage, especially on a first visit, is to the west of these islets, since there are dangerous, unmarked reefs 200 metres north of the eastern passage. A white-painted light structure on the northern shore bearing 356 degrees gives you safe entrance through the western passage.
The entrance to the inner cove and anchorages of Uçağiz is hard to spot, being surrounded by small rocky islets. The village of Uçağiz on the north shore on a bearing of 340 degrees gives you safe passage into the anchorage. Once on the approach, a small inner islet will be seen, which should be left at least 100 metres to starboard as there are extensive shallow reefs all round it.
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.
Berthing Options
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Pölemos Bükü
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| 36°10′N, 29°48.4′E |
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Chart of Pölemos Bükü - Click to enlarge |
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
Uçagiz Liman
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| 36°11.7′N, 29°50.9′E |
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Chart of Uçagiz Liman - Click to enlarge |
A new T-jetty has just been completed off the hamlet, where, once fully commissioned, around 20 yachts will be able to berth stern or bows-to. There are at present (June 2010) just a few laid moorings, so it may be necessary to use your anchor. Depths off the jetty are around 4-5 metres. There are water and electricity points. Once the jetty is in commission, a charge will be made. There is a second jetty to the west, but this is for gulets only.
There are a number of reportedly overpriced restaurants in the hamlet. To the east, accessible by a rather rocky path (wear sensible footwear) is the necropolis of the ancient Lycian town of Teimiussa, with numerous Lycian sarcophagi and a small acropolis on a rocky headland with excellent views out over Kekova Roads.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
- June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Kale Köy
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| 36°11.3′N, 29°51.7′E |
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Chart of Kale Köy - Click to enlarge |
The medieval castle at the top of the village and the ancient theatre inside its walls are well worth the climb. The theatre is miniscule, just seven rows of seats. The necropolis of ancient Simena a few hundred yards to the east of the castle is also worth a visit. There are a number of intact Lycian tombs in an impressive setting overlooking Kekova Roads. The steep path up to the castle is lined with Turkish girls in costume selling scarves and cheap jewellery trinkets. Finally, if berthed at the pontoons, it is an 800 metre dinghy trip over to Kekova Island on a bearing of 130° to visit the impressive ruins of the ancient Lycian city on its north shore that was submerged in an earthquake.
Once the day tripper boats leave by around 1800, Kale Köy reverts to a charming Turkish fishing village, the children out to play after returning on the school boat, the men out fishing and the families sipping cay in the harbourside cafes and setting the world to rights.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
- June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Gökkaya Liman
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| 36°12.4′N, 29°54′E |
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Chart of Gökkaya Liman - Click to enlarge (the restaurant is no longer open) | |
View over Gökkaya Liman - Click for larger view |
Once in the cove you can anchor anywhere there are suitable depths. The holding is good on mud and sand. Two of the most popular anchorages are in the narrow inlet running west from the centre of the cove, where you can anchor in 3.0 – 5.0 metres and take a line ashore, and in the NW corner where there are ruins ashore and a freshwater creek running into the anchorage. Anchor in 3.0 – 7.0 metres on mud and sand. One disadvantage of this anchorage is that day tripper boats from Andraki two miles to the east occasionally moor up here overnight during the season and arrive in the dark amidst much revving of engines and shouting. It is thus absolutely essential to use a good anchor light here if staying overnight.
There are now no restaurants in the cove, the last one having closed in 2007, but there is a rustic bar, Smugglers Inn, at the head of the narrow inlet, which will pick you up from your yacht if your onboard beer supplies are exhausted. Other than just appreciating the beautiful surroundings, it is fun to potter up the creek in the NW corner (beware of the underwater rock in the middle of the entrance), where a steady flow of fresh water from an inland spring keeps the cove cool. There is also a sea cave at the SE end of Ashil islet which you can enter in the dinghy and enjoy some respite from the baking summer heat. On the west side of Kisneli islet there are the ruins of what appears to have been a Byzantine church. Also, a section of the Lycian Way long-distance walking path runs along the west side of Gökkaya Liman and can be explored on foot if you take sensible shoes. Finally, it is possible to leave the boat here and visit Andraki, the harbour of Demre and Myra, just 2 nM ENE. If you need directions, just follow the tripper boats when they leave the anchorage from 0800 onwards.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
- June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 15:42, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
Offshore Islands and Groups
Kekova Adasi
The only island here is Kekova Adasi.
There are two anchorages on the island:
Tersane
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| 36°10.36′N, 29°50.77′E |
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Chart of Tersane - Click to enlarge |
Even if you cannot find room to anchor in Tersane, you could possibly visit it from Kale Köy or Uçağiz with the dinghy.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
- June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Karaloz Liman
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| 36°10.9′N, 29°53.6′E |
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Chart of Karaloz Liman - Click to enlarge |
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August, 1997 --Istioploos
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- On pontoons at Uçagiz and Kale Köy
- Electricity
- On pontoons at Uçagiz and Kale Köy
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
See notes on individual anchorages.
Grocery Stores
Very limited.
Eateries
- In Pölemos Bükü
- In Kale Köy Likya Restaurant is family run and very friendly
Internet/WiFi
At restaurant pontoons in Kale Köy (although rather unreliable).
Laundry
Behind main square in Uçagiz.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins on waterfront at Uçagiz.
Transportation
?
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
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Turkey
Personal Notes
- We spent two nights on the restaurant pontoons at Kale Koy and it was distressing to see the number of yachts that took advantage of the secure alongside moorings on them to visit the castle above the village and then push off without having the courtesy to take at least a drink or snack in the restaurant concerned. They are the only secure place to moor at Kale Koy, they are free to customers, but they won't be there much longer if people abuse them --Athene of Lymington 09:46, 6 June 2010 (UTC).
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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