Gelincik
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| - | |}{{TOCleft}}Gelincik or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelendzhik Gelendzhik] (Russian: Геленджи́к) is a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, [[Russia]], situated on the Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea, between Novorossiysk (31 | + | |}{{TOCleft}}Gelincik or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelendzhik Gelendzhik] (Russian: Геленджи́к) is a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, [[Russia]], situated on the Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea, between Novorossiysk (31 km (19 mi) to the northwest) and Tuapse (93 km (58 mi) to the southeast). Greater Gelendzhik sprawls for 102 km (63 mi) along the coastline and covers an area of 122,754 hectares (303,330 acres), although only 1,926 hectares (4,760 acres) fall within the boundaries of Gelendzhik proper. Population: 54,980 (2010 Census). |
Before Russia secured the coast by the Treaty of Adrianople (1829), a brisk slave trade had been carried on between the mountaineers and the Ottoman Empire. Since the Circassian beauties were usually traded for gold and other commodities before being taken to Turkish seraglios, the market place became known as "Gelendzhik" (from "gelincik"), literally, "little bride" in Turkish Language. In 1831, one of the first forts of the Black Sea Coastal Line was set up at Gelendzhik.[citation needed] At the outbreak of the Crimean War the fort had to be blown up and abandoned, but it was resettled by the Cossacks in 1864, at the conclusion of the Russian-Circassian War, and became known as the stanitsa of Gelendzhiksaya. Town status was granted to Gelendzhik in 1915. | Before Russia secured the coast by the Treaty of Adrianople (1829), a brisk slave trade had been carried on between the mountaineers and the Ottoman Empire. Since the Circassian beauties were usually traded for gold and other commodities before being taken to Turkish seraglios, the market place became known as "Gelendzhik" (from "gelincik"), literally, "little bride" in Turkish Language. In 1831, one of the first forts of the Black Sea Coastal Line was set up at Gelendzhik.[citation needed] At the outbreak of the Crimean War the fort had to be blown up and abandoned, but it was resettled by the Cossacks in 1864, at the conclusion of the Russian-Circassian War, and became known as the stanitsa of Gelendzhiksaya. Town status was granted to Gelendzhik in 1915. | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 28 March 2013
Gelincik, Russia
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Before Russia secured the coast by the Treaty of Adrianople (1829), a brisk slave trade had been carried on between the mountaineers and the Ottoman Empire. Since the Circassian beauties were usually traded for gold and other commodities before being taken to Turkish seraglios, the market place became known as "Gelendzhik" (from "gelincik"), literally, "little bride" in Turkish Language. In 1831, one of the first forts of the Black Sea Coastal Line was set up at Gelendzhik.[citation needed] At the outbreak of the Crimean War the fort had to be blown up and abandoned, but it was resettled by the Cossacks in 1864, at the conclusion of the Russian-Circassian War, and became known as the stanitsa of Gelendzhiksaya. Town status was granted to Gelendzhik in 1915.
It is one of many spas and health resorts along the Black Sea coast.
The bay/cove of Gelincik is forms a lovely natural circle with sandy beeches along its perimeter.
Local Weather
See Black Sea.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Gelincik is straight forward. Follow the range line 229°/049°.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Gelincik is not a port of entry. a yacht must have clearance from the Novorossiysk authorities before visiting it.
Berthing Options
The bay of Gelincik provides good all-round shelter.
You can moor alongside the pier or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchor at the NE of the bay in front of the town.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- It may be arranged
- Water
- Available at the pier
- Electricity
- N/A (Not Available)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
List 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
References & Publications
See Black Sea.
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:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 20:20, 27 March 2013 (GMT)
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