Hopa

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Hopa is the Turkish port closest to the Turkey - Georgia border.

Charts

BA

2214 The Euxine or Black Sea

2236 Tirebolu to Tuapse

1279 Hopa

NIMA

55105 Eastern Part of the Black Sea

Turkey

142 Trabzon - Pazar

1431 Hopa

Radio Nets

• Hopa Harbor Authority - VHF channels 16 &, 12

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Turkey.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Hopa are straightforward.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Although Hopa is a port of entry into Turkey its officials are not very familiar in clearing private yachts. It is advisable, if convenient to stop in Rize, about 30 nM west of Hopa, and clear formalities there.

Berthing Options

Ports

Hopa Harbor

The harbor provides excellent all weather shelter.

You are not allowed here to anchor off as in most Turkish Black Sea harbors. The best protection is on southernmost corner. Moor either alongside, if there is room, or go stern-to or bow-to (you will have to anchor).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

N/A (Not Available)

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Diesel can be delivered, ask at the Ofisi filling station, 500 m SW of the harbor

Water

There is a tap at the toilet in the central quay

Electricity

N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Eateries

• A few restaurants

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Several food stores with basic provisions
• There is an open market on Mondays and Fridays

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Transportation

• Busses to other cities
• Dolmus (shared vans) within the town

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

• Hopa at the Wikipedia
• Hopa Harbor

References & Publications

See Turkey & the Black Sea.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

• Compiled from research (pilot book, internet, etc.) December 2011 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Haiqu