Gulf of Gokova
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The Gulf of Gökova has many anchorages but it can be very crowded with charter boats and gulets from Bodrum.
Charts
- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 311 Bodrum Boğazı - Marmaris
- 3111 C) Değirmen Bükü
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Weather
See Turkey.
Passages
Islands
Sehir Adalari
Sehir Adalari or Shehir Oghlan or Snake and Castle Island was known in antiquity as Kedreai. The beach on west of the island was known as "Cleopatra's Beach." It was believed to have been made with sand transported from Egypt by Mark Anthony especially for Cleopatra. Today there are many ruins and walking around the island is a pleasure.
Anchor on the E side in 5-10 m in the middle of the bay or in shallower water and take a line ashore. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding especially if you avoid the weed.
Visiting the island is controlled by ticket and you are not allowed to visit at night.
There is a restaurant and snack bar ashore.
Danger: Watch out for the submerged ancient mole in the NE point.
Warning: The wind direction is liable to change in the evening from N to NE.
Orak Island Region
Orak Island Region [[Gulf of Gokova#Orak Island Region|Orak Island Region]] 36°58.727'N, 027°34.647'E Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approach to the gulf is straightforward. The meltemi as you move into the gulf weakens and comes from the west.
Entrance
Ports of entry in the gulf are Bodrum and Turgutreis Marina.
Berthing
Ports
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina ||Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Degirmen Bükü
Degirmen Bükü or Deremen or English Harbor is a large, magnificent, heavily wooded bay with many anchoring possibilities.
The actual English Harbor (Ingilizi Liman) is shown on the Satellite view.
Sögüt
Akbük Liman
Çökertme
Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It is an attractive cove but it is subject to strong gusts. Anchor in 2-5 m. The bottom is sand and weed and there could be a problem with holding, so take a line ashore. Alternatively, pick up a laid mooring on one of the three restaurant pontoons. With an onshore southerly it is best to anchor off in the western cove, as big incoming waves make the restaurant pontoons very uncomfortable.
When we were there there was a very basic eatery presided by the colorful "Captain Ibrahim" who looked straight out of pirate movie.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In Sögüt |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | N/A |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | In internet cafés |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
N/A (Not Available).
Eating out
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[[Gulf of Gokova# | ]] 36°56.400'N, 028°11.400'E taverna ashore.
- [[Gulf of Gokova# | ]] 37°01.900'N, 028°06.300'E taverna ashore.
- Captain Ibrahim [[Gulf of Gokova#Captain Ibrahim|Captain Ibrahim]] 36°59.800'N, 027°47.500'E long established taverna.
- [[Gulf of Gokova# | ]] 36°59.700'N, 028°12.500'E taverna ashore.
Transportation
From Bodrum.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
Visit Bodrum.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Gulf of Gokova at the Wikipedia
References
See Turkey.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Gulf of Gokova and this page's details validated:
- July 1985 (Degirmen Bükü, Sögüt, Akbük Liman, Çökertme, Sehir Adalari) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- August 2004 (Orak Island Region) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2007 (Çökertme, Sehir Adalari) --Atheneoflymington 20:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
- July 2007 (Degirmen Bükü) --Atheneoflymington 19:54, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
- May 2012 (Degirmen Bükü, Sögüt, Çökertme, Sehir Adalari) --Vigdis
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