Gulf of Gokova

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WorldMediterraneanAegean SeaTurkeyGulf of Gokova
36°54.688'N, 027°43.605'E Chart icon.png
There are Port(s) of Entry here
Chart of the Gulf of Gökova]

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

Chart of Sehir Adalari

Sehir Adalari

Sehir Adalari/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#Sehir_Adalari
Island icon Sehir Adalari [[Gulf of Gokova#Sehir Adalari|Sehir Adalari]] 36°59.7′N, 28°12.5′E

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.
Cleopatra's Beach

Orak Island Region

Orak Island Region/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#Orak_Island_Region
Island icon Orak Island Region [[Gulf of Gokova#Orak Island Region|Orak Island Region]] 36°58.727'N, 027°34.647'E
There are several anchoring opportunities here. It is a nice place not too far from Bodrum. You can anchor here. But, it is deep and there can be strong cross winds.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina ||
  • Bodrum Bodrum/wiki/Bodrum Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Bodrum Marina Bodrum Marina/wiki/Bodrum_Marina Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |
  • Turgutreis Marina Turgutreis Marina/wiki/Turgutreis_Marina Port of entry icon – port of entry |Marina icon – marina |

Anchorages

Satellite View of Degirmen Bükü

Degirmen Bükü

Degirmen Bükü/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#Degirmen_B.C3.BCk.C3.BC
Anchorage icon Degirmen Bükü [[Gulf of Gokova#Degirmen Bükü|Degirmen Bükü]] 36°54.763'N, 028°09.771'E

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.
Degirmen Bükü restaurant pontoon
Satellite View of Sögüt

Sögüt

Sögüt/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#S.C3.B6g.C3.BCt
Anchorage icon Sögüt [[Gulf of Gokova#Sögüt|Sögüt]] 36°56.4′N, 28°11.4′E
Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. There are three mooring possibilities. The Yacht Club, the" town quay " (really just a wooden pontoon) and the restaurant pontoon. Or you can anchor off. Anchor in 12-14 m. The restaurant also provides excellent water.
Chart of Akbük Liman

Akbük Liman

Akbük Liman/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#Akb.C3.BCk_Liman
Anchorage icon Akbük Liman [[Gulf of Gokova#Akbük Liman|Akbük Liman]] 37°01.9′N, 28°06.3′E
When we were last in Akbük Liman there was an excellent restaurant.
Restaurant pontoon, Çökertme

Çökertme

Çökertme/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#.C3.87.C3.B6kertme
Anchorage icon Çökertme [[Gulf of Gokova#Çökertme|Çökertme]] 36°59.8′N, 27°47.5′E

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

/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#.27.27__.27.27Eatingout icon [[Gulf of Gokova# | ]] 36°56.400'N, 028°11.400'E taverna ashore.
/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#.27.27__.27.27Eatingout icon [[Gulf of Gokova# | ]] 37°01.900'N, 028°06.300'E taverna ashore.
Captain Ibrahim/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#.27.27Captain_Ibrahim.27.27Eatingout icon Captain Ibrahim [[Gulf of Gokova#Captain Ibrahim|Captain Ibrahim]] 36°59.800'N, 027°47.500'E long established taverna.
/wiki/Gulf_of_Gokova#.27.27__.27.27Eatingout icon [[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

References

See Turkey.

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