Yalova
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Yalova, Turkey
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Overview
Yalova is a harbor on the south side of the Sea of Marmara. The city is the capital of the province.
Local Weather
See Turkey
Charts
See Sea of Marmara.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Details?
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
The Princes Islands are about 10 miles to the north. Heybeliada is the second largest and has a pleasant port on the north coast with limited mooring and a large popular anchorage on the south side. It can be very busy at weekends with boats from nearby Istanbul.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Setur Marina Yalova 40° 39,707’ N - 029° 16,440’ E
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
There are several repair firms being set up in the marina, who are mostly concerned with maintaining local boats. High quality repairs in teak and mahogany can be carried out here. only limited English spoken. Further repair services can be carried out or managed by an Englishman who has lived in Turkey for the last 20 years, and operates from the hardstanding area of the marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
Fuel was not available in early summer 2012, but a delivery tanker could be ordered.
- Water
Water is available on the pontoons and is purchased using a card system
- Electricity
Electricity also on the pontoons, using a card system managed by the marina office.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Lots of places to eat in town. Within the marina, there is a smart fish restaurant, a Lavazza cafe has cakes and coffee, the Marina Brasserie and Tike bar which has an interesting menu and is quite lively.
Internet/WiFi
The marina has no wifi as yet (Summer 2012), but the marina-based Lavazza cafe, Tike bar and the Brasserie all have wifi. Some of the cafes in the town have wifi.
Laundry
Two coin-operated washing/drying machines in the marina, now with instructions in English.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposal available in the marina along with some attempt to recycle.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Yalova (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
'See Turkey.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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