Kusadasi Marina
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Kuşadasi Marina
| Kuşadasi Marina | |
 Kusadasi Marina prior to the installation of the new pontoon | |
 | 37°52′N, 27°15.6′E |
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 | Chartlet |
| Radio: | VHF - 73 |
| Berths: | 425 |
| Max length: | 70 m |
| Max draft: | 5 m |
| Fuel: | Fuel dock |
| Water: | On berth |
| Elect: | Yes, 220v |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Laundry: | Yes |
| Internet: | Yes |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Cable TV: | No |
| Phone: | +90 256 618 14 60 |
| Email: | |
| Web: | Website |
| More notes about the Marina | |
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The marina in Kusadasi was one of the first to be established in Turkey and is much frequented by cruising yachts travelling along the Turkish coast between the harbours of Didyma to the south and Sigacik to the north. It is also just 15 miles from Samos if clearing out from Greece into Turkey or vice versa. The marina can sometimes be full during July and August and it is wise to make a reservation if visiting during those months, especially since there are no good anchorages nearby. Shelter in the marina is excellent, since the bay of Kusadasi rarely experiences strong winds, even when a full gale is blowing in Central Aegean and Samos Sea.
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Marina radio contact
Before entering the marina call Setur Marina on VHF channel 73. In the summer, it is a good idea to make an advance reservation.
When approaching Kusadasi from the south or west (e.g. having passed through the Straits of Samos), a yacht should be sure to pass well offshore of the headlands of Karga Burnu and Yalanci Burnu to the S of Kusadasi, both of which have reefs extending some distance offshore. A new W cardinal buoy is now in position off Yalanci Burnu, about one mile SW of Bird Island (the conspicuous island with a small castle on it on the S side of Kusadasi harbour)--Athene of Lymington 14:21, 30 April 2011 (BST). A course 100 metres W of this buoy will clear all the dangers. Note, however, that there is a further shoal patch around 200 metres due N of the Yalanci Burnu buoy where depths shoal to around 5-6 metres. This is now marked with a isolated danger mark (black/red/black with two black ball topmarks) and a yacht can pass safely 50 metres on either side. Finally, a further dangerous reef near the root of the marina breakwater is marked with another W cardinal mark.
The head of the breakwater is marked with a red and white light tower. At night the lights are: FI. R. 3s. 5M / FI. G. 3s. 5M.
Berthing
The attendant will meet you with an inflatable at the entrance of the marina and direct you to your berth.
Note: Over 2011-12 major alterations are planned. A new pontoon has already been installed on a north/south axis running out from the centre of the northern quay, creating 75 additional moorings. In addition, a new development of shops and restaurants is under construction at the SE end of the marina, reducing the area of hard standing for larger yachts (13 metres and over) from 100 to only 50 boats. Business is business, and therefore it is likely that storage on the hard standing, already restricted to marina berthholders only, will become more expensive from 2011 onwards. Future developments in 2012 include a hotel and new bars and restaurants in the marina complex --Athene of Lymington 15:47, 29 September 2010 (UTC).
Marina facilities
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Chandlery - go out of the marina entrance and turn right. When you see the two bars Kulle and Fredo on the left, turn up the narrow street between them. The Chandler and Dive Shop are about 50m up.
- Migros supermarket
- ATM (at entrance)
- Laundry
- Two WC/shower blocks (due for refurbishment in 2011-12)
- Swimming pool (extra charge), tennis courts, etc.
- Shopping centre under construction (2011)
- Hotel planned for construction in 2012.
Repairs
- Major mechanical and electrical repairs
- Stainless steel work
- Sail repairs and canvaswork
- Hull and deck repairs in wood and GRP
- Deck re-caulking
- Paintwork
- 80 ton travel-lift.
Security
Fenced, 24 hr attendants.
Marina Location
20 minute walk to downtown.
Transport
Taxis and minibus at the marina entrance
Price
See for current prices.
Contact
Address: Setur Kuşadası Marina Kuşadası, Aydın, Türkiye
Phone: +90 256 618 14 60
Fax: +90 256 618 14 64
Website
Email
Personal experience
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- Ozbek Painting in the marina (telephone: +90 256 6181858; e-mail: [email protected]) are very good for GRP work and hull painting. Incidentally, Turkish two-part paints and antifouling are just as good as much more costly international brands --Athene of Lymington 16:11, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
- Basar Demiray in the marina (telephone: +90 256 6182814; e-mail: [email protected]) offers an excellent service for all canvas work, including sail covers, biminis, sprayhoods etc. He also undertakes sail repairs and is the agent for Ullman Sails in Kusadasi.
- Bebop Cafe in the marina has a first class international food offering which is a welcome change from the ubiquitous Turkish cuisine --Athene of Lymington 16:16, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
- The laundry service here is the best we have ever encountered and laundry is usually returned the same day. --Athene of Lymington 08:54, 12 July 2011 (BST)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- April 2011 --Athene of Lymington 15:47, 28 April 2011 (BST)
- July 2013 --LifePart2
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