Gulluk Korfesi
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Gülluk Körfesi
Coords: 37°14.4′N, 27°35.6′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
Background
This gulf is NE of the island of Kos and the port of Bodrum and SE of the island of Samos and the port of Kusadasi.
Charts
- BA
- 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
- Turkey
- 2245 Kovala Limanı - Akbük Limanı
- 2246 Kazıklı Limanı - Asin Körfezi
- 2247 Torba Limanı
- 2248 Gündoğan Limanı - Kadıkalesi
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
- 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Weather
See Turkey.
In general, the approach into the gulf and its anchorages is easy and presents no dangers.
Check-in facilities
The closest port of entry is Gülluk.
Ports and Popular Stops
- Gülluk (Port of Entry)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Türk Bükü
GPS: 37°08′N, 27°23′E
Türk Bükü was originally called Rum Bükü and was Greek village. Today it is a resort. The small harbor is now a "marina" and is it crowded and reportedly expensive. 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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Asin Liman
GPS: 37°16.5′N, 27°35′E
Asin Liman or Port Isene or Kuria is an ancient harbor in the almost almost landlocked Asin Körfezi. It a delightful and spectacular anchorage. Anchor in 5-6 m at the head of the bay. The bottom is mud and provides good holding. Good all around shelter. Danger: The ancient breakwater is submerged and not always visible. Warning: With strong southerlies the anchorage is uncomfortable may be dangerous. 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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Shiero Bay
GPS: 37°14.7′N, 27°32.4′E
Shiero Bay is almost landlocked and is an excellent shelter from the meltemi. It is very pleasant, with pine trees, except for the encroaching "holiday village." anchor in 6-8 m over mud. Good holding. 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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Kazikli Liman
GPS: 37°19.2′N, 27°28.8′E
A large bay with several anchoring possibilities in very pleasant wooded surroundings. anchor in 5-7 m over sand. Good protection from the meltemi. Restaurants ashore. Warning: There are a lot of mosquitos here. 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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Altinkum
GPS: 37°21.2′N, 27°16.8′E
Altinkum or Skrophes Bay or Karakuyu is a popular resort and a an excellent place to leave the yacht for a visit to Didyma. Anchor in the NW corner in 3-4 m on sand. Good holding and shelter from the meltemi. Warning: The town is extremely noisy at night so anchor at some distance. 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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Çukurcuk
GPS: 37°21′N, 27°12.4′E
There are two anchorages here: the E and the W creeks. Clear water. Anchor in 2-4 m. 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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Offshore Islands
Salih Adasi
GPS: 37°09′N, 27°32′E
Salih Adasi appears to be a private island. There are several anchoring possibilities and the shelter is good.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 1990 --Istioploos 15:27, 7 June 2008 (MDT)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Asin Liman
A climb to the ancient fort of Iassus is must. The city was founded by the Peloponnesians in about 900 BC.
Didyma
Didyma which is only about 4 km inland from Altinkum. The Hellenistic Ionic temple of Apollo at Didyma is very large, impressive, and in good preservation. Here was an oracle of Apollo, the most renowned in antiquity after the oracle of Delphi. A must see site.
Didyma Apollo.jpg
The head of Apollo at Didyma |
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - in Gülluk
- Water - in Gülluk and maybe at some seaside restaurants
- Electricity - maybe at some seaside restaurants
Laundry
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
N/A
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Car rentals are possible in Altinkum
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
References & Publications
See Turkey.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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