Zeytinbagi
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Zeytinbagi
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Zeytinbagi ot Triglia (Greek Τριγλία) lies on the southern shores of the Sea of Marmara, at the southern entrance to the gulf of Gemlik, 40 miles E of Karsiyaka and three miles W of the large harbour of Mudanya. A former Greek settlement under the name of Trilye or Triglia, the town was largely depopulated during the population exchange that followed the Turkish War of Independence in 1923 and many of the older houses are in a sad state of disrepair. Nevertheless, enough of the old houses have been restored to make Zeytinbagi probably the most attractive town in the Sea of Marmara and it is a popular destination for local tourists. The area is famous for its olives and olive oil (Zeytinbagi = olive field). The small harbour here has been redesigned as a leisure harbour and provides moorings for around 20 yachts of up to 13 metres in depths along the breakwater of nearly eight metres.
Charts
- BA
- 224 Maramara Denizi
- 1005 Marmara Adasi to Istanbul Boğazi
- NIMA
- 55040 Sea of Marmara
- Turkey
- 29 Marmara Sea
- 291 İzmit Körfezi
- 292 İstanbul - Mudanya
- 293 Büyükçekmece - Hoşköy
- 294 Marmara Adaları - İmralı Adası
- 295 Hoşköy - Gelibolu
- 296 Marmara Adaları
- Greek
- 109 Ionio-Aegeo Steno Messinis mechri Thalassa Marmara
Weather
The prevailing N/NE winds in the Sea of Marmara tend to blow into the Gulf of Gemlik, and around Zeytinbagi a yacht is likely to experience N/NW winds. During strong winds there can be fierce gusts off the Bozburun Peninsula to the north.
Also see Turkey.
Passages
- Zeytinbagi is a useful port of call en route to or from the Princes Islands and Istanbul.
Islands
- Imrali Adasi, 15 miles NW. This is a prison island and should not be approached closer than five miles
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approach to Zeytinbagi. The long breakwater and the white light structure at its end are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from SE. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 – 8.0 metres.
Berthing
In recent years the whole harbour has been quayed and moorings laid along the breakwater. Yachts moor using pick-up buoys with rings in them, through which a long line needs to be passed before continuing stern or bows to the quay. There are around 20 moorings in total for yachts up to 13 metres and two which can accommodate yachts of up to 15 metres. Most of the moorings are occupied by private yachts, but they are operated by the municipality and an attendant will usually direct a yacht to a vacant berth if there is one. Depths at the quay are around 6.0 – 8.0 metres for most of its length. The rather decrepit quay on the opposite, NW side of the harbour is semi-derelict and is used only by fishing boats. There are depths of only three metres here and the quay also has very few mooring rings. Current charges (June 2019) for a typical 11 metre yacht are 100 TL per night, including water and electricity.
- ** Check electric connections as ours made the whole boat live - live connected to earth! **
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Bursa Yelken Kulubu (Bursa Sailing Club). Most of the private yachts moored in the harbour are members of this club. There is a tiny ‘clubhouse’ in a low building at the SW corner of the harbour.
Anchorages
In settled weather only, a yacht can anchor in the bay SE of the harbour entrance. Depths here are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the bottom is sand and weed.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On the quay (a charge is part of berthing fee) |
Electricity | On the quay (a charge is part of berthing fee) - careful the connection is safe! |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
Garbage | Bins along the quay. |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Garage in the town |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | In internet cafes. Try the Tasmahal (the café/restaurant outside the harbour on the SW side). TTNet is also available to subscribers |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
- Several small minimarkets in the town
- Butcher
- Bakery
- Greengrocer
Eating out
Numerous restaurants (especially fish) and cay houses along the waterfront.
Transportation
- Buses to Bursa
Tourism
Zeytinbagi is picturesque and a delight to explore, its old houses with jetted upper stories and wooden balconies overhanging most of the streets. Many of the houses are in a poor state of repair, but tourism is bringing the town the income to progressively renovate those that remain. There is a historic 6th century AD Byzantine church in the town, converted to a mosque in the 9th century. The area around the town is famous for olives (Zeytinbagi = olive field), and the main street is lined with boutiques selling olive oil and olive products.
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
- Zeytinbagi at the Wikipedia
References
See Turkey.
Comments
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- Zeytinbagi is a delight, arguably the prettiest port of call in the Sea of Marmara--Athene of Lymington 12:15, 31 May 2011 (BST)
- Agreed - a hidden gem and just where you need it!
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Date of member's last visit to Zeytinbagi and this page's details validated:
- May 2011--Athene of Lymington 12:15, 31 May 2011 (BST)
- July 2019 - s/y Cisco II 3 July 2019
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