Eskifoca Region
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| - | * | + | * We arrived in light winds thinking that Foca might be a good base from which to connect to Izmir airport. We anchored at the north east corner of the big bay, off the swimming beach, in 5m with a dirt and light weed bottom. At 7am we found ourselves dragging in a gale that had suddenly built up, this despite our 33kg Rocna and 6:1 chain scope. We re-anchored a bit further south. And found ourselves dragging again at 09:30. We went further south again, just north of the tip of the peninsula separating the two harbours. We held firm all day, during moderate winds, until a 20:00 the wind picked up to 38kts and we were again dragging. 50m later the anchor had reset itself and we remained secure for the rest of the night. At 01:30 the wind disappeared again. A day visit to the western wall of the western bay (Bueyuekadeniz) as a place to anchor moor looked uninviting - and was a lee shore for the gales that had been raging. We concluded this was not a safe place to leave a boat while traveling to Izmir. The town, however, was pleasant with a huge fruit and vegetable market (Tuesday) - [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]] 12:01, 24 July 2013 (BST) |
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''See individual [[#Ports|ports]] and [[#Anchorages|anchorages]] in this page''. | ''See individual [[#Ports|ports]] and [[#Anchorages|anchorages]] in this page''. | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 24 July 2013
Eskifoça Region
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 Chart of Eskifoça Region - Click for larger view
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Charts
- BA
- 1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- G23 Eastern Sporades
- NIMA
- 54382 Nisos Lesvos and Western Coast of Turkey
- Turkey
- 2147 Çandarlı Körfezi
- Greek
- 332 Lesvos Island
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
The summer meltemi here blows from the NE but it is less strong than in the Central Aegean. In the winter months winds can come from either northerly or southerly directions.
See also Turkey.
Approaches are straightforward without dangers.
Berthing Options
Eskifoça
38°40′N, 26°45′E
Eskifoça is the ancient Φώκαια - Phocaea. It is believed to have been founded by colonists from Erythrea and Teos in the 8th century BC. Phocaea soon became an important trading center and its fifty-oared galleys roamed from the Black Sea to the Western Mediterranean. The Phocaeans were great navigators and founded many colonies in the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, Italy, and further west. They were the founders, among others, of Massalia (modern Marseilles in France), Tartessus (near Cadiz in Spain), Alalia in Corsica and Velia in Italy.
Phocaea was taken by the Persians from whom they were liberated by Alexander the Great. In the Hellenistic times they sided with the Seleucids against the Romans who captured and looted their city in 190 BC. During the Byzantine era the city declined although it was the see of a bishop. In the Middle Ages Phocaea was occupied by the Genoese who mined alum, used as a dye in the tanning business. Finally the city was captured by the Ottomans in 1455.
Today the town is a very attractive resort full of restaurants and a good market.
The small bay of Eskifoça (Büyükdeniz) is operated like a marina. Most of the moorings to the east of the fishing boats are, however, occupied by local and tripper boats and it is usually difficult to get a berth on the quay. Four new piers have been constructed on the west side of the bay under the headland (next to the lighthouse). Local boats and fishing boats have moved in alongside the piers and on laid moorings with no signs of management evident. Go alongside or anchor moor on one of the piers or anchor just east of the innermost pier, where the depths are 5-7 meters and the holding good. Depths in the rest of the harbour are 12-15 meters and the holding less certain.
The smaller harbor to the north of the town, Küçükdeniz, is full of fishing boats and is not an option.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 08:55, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
- May 2013 --Monterey
 Fishing harbour |
 The Harbor |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Bademli Liman
Click for larger view
39°00.8′N, 26°47.6′E
Bedemli Liman is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Aegean Turkey. It is relative isolated and the water is crystal clear blue-green and it is very well sheltered from the meltemi. All of these plus the hamam (hot spring house) on the E shore. What more can a sailor ask?
There are three anchoring possibilities:
- On the South between the mainland and the large island. Anchor in 3-6 m on a patch of sand. Good all around shelter.
- On the South between the two islands. Anchor in 2-4 m on sand.
- On the North inside the cove. Anchor W of the small breakwater in 4-10 m over mud.
NOTE: When the prevailing northerly winds exceed force 4/5, a strong land breeze sets in from the east during the late evening, often persisting until dawn. Gusts of 20-25 knots are not unusual. Ensure your anchor is well in and set for this wind if staying overnight in these conditions.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 08:59, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
- May 2013 --Monterey
 The Anchorage |
 Bademli South |
 The Hamam |
 Sunset in Bademli |
Çandarli
 Chart of Çandarli - Chartlet
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38°56′N, 26°55.8′E
Çandarli is a fairly attractive anchorage in a small village. It provides reasonably good shelter from the meltemi.
The small harbour W of the castle is not really usable. Anchor in the bay E of the castle in 4.0-6.0 metres. The bottom is mud and provides very good holding. However, some yachts report indifferent holding in places, e.g.: a visit in September 2007 actually proved the holding very poor. After six attempts with a 30kg Delta anchor in force 5 winds, we abandoned the anchorage in favour of Akce Limani. The mud at Candarli is soft and plough anchors seem to pull straight through it. (Athene of Lymington).
Important note: Candarli has been selected by the Turkish Transportation Ministry for the construction of what is described as 'the biggest port in Turkey and the gateway to the west'. Tenders have been invited by March 2011 and construction of the proposed harbour will presumably begin some time in 2012. It is not known whether the plan includes any facilities for yachts. --Athene of Lymington 09:33, 20 May 2011 (BST)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 1993 --Istioploos
- September 2007 --Atheneoflymington 14:40, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is pump on the quay in Eskifoça but it is not always operating. Ask the "marina" attendant to arrange for fuel delivery by a truck
- Water
- On the quay in Eskifoça
- Electricity
- On the quay in Eskifoça
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good shopping in the open market in Eskifoça
Eateries
- There are many restaurants on the waterfront and on the main street in Eskifoça. Fokai Restaurant & Sandals were both good for fish. Mico is a fun bar for music.
- The lone restaurant to the North of the conspicuous white house entering the shallow bay to Bademli was good.
- There is at least one restaurant on the beech of Çandarli that serves adequate food
Internet/WiFi
- Internet Café in Eskifoça
Laundry
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Motorbike & Car Rentals
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Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor and in some anchorages.
Transportation
Long taxi drive to Ayvalik.
- Eskifoca is 1 1/2 hrs from Izmir Airport by Taxi 120 - 150 TL. 2 1/2 hrs by bus.
Routes/Passages To/From
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
- Eskifoça (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- We arrived in light winds thinking that Foca might be a good base from which to connect to Izmir airport. We anchored at the north east corner of the big bay, off the swimming beach, in 5m with a dirt and light weed bottom. At 7am we found ourselves dragging in a gale that had suddenly built up, this despite our 33kg Rocna and 6:1 chain scope. We re-anchored a bit further south. And found ourselves dragging again at 09:30. We went further south again, just north of the tip of the peninsula separating the two harbours. We held firm all day, during moderate winds, until a 20:00 the wind picked up to 38kts and we were again dragging. 50m later the anchor had reset itself and we remained secure for the rest of the night. At 01:30 the wind disappeared again. A day visit to the western wall of the western bay (Bueyuekadeniz) as a place to anchor moor looked uninviting - and was a lee shore for the gales that had been raging. We concluded this was not a safe place to leave a boat while traveling to Izmir. The town, however, was pleasant with a huge fruit and vegetable market (Tuesday) - LifePart2 12:01, 24 July 2013 (BST)
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports and anchorages in this page.
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