Cesme
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Çesme is a small old fashion town surrounded by a region of over 1 million inhabitants, mostly in vacation homes during the summer. It is a very pleasant region because it has two openings to the sea: in the Aegean to the W and into the the Gulf of Ildir to the E.
Charts
- BA
- 1645 Nisos Chios and Izmir Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G28 Nísos Khíos & the Coast of Turkey
- G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54389 Fener Adasi to Samos Strait
- Turkey
- 2223 Gerence - Ildır Körfezi
- 2224 Süngükaya Geçidi
- Greek
- 334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Weather
See Turkey.
Passages
Islands
Kara Adasi
Danger: Beware of rocky patches between this island and Uzunadalar of the W. }}
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaching the Çesme Harbor from the Aegean or approaching the Setur Çeşme Marina and other anchorages in the Gulf of Ildir from the gulf is straight forward and with out dangers but:
Danger: Care must be taken when going from the Aegean to the gulf of Ildir. There are many reefs and shallow areas.
The Uç Burunlar Passage
Going through the tricky Uç Burunlar Passage saves time and distance. At first glance, it seems hopeless because many of the reefs are just below the surface and are very hard to see. The trick is to move very slowly and carefully along an S shaped course. From Çesme to the Gulf of Ildir proceed as follows:
- Head N towards Toprak Adasi
- When you are half way between Toprak Adasi and Uç Burunlar Point turn right heading E
- After coming abreast of Uç Burunlar Point turn right and head SE
- When your abreast the middle of the cove to your S turn left heading NE
- When you are past the E point turn right and head S.
Entrance
Boats checking-in or out of Turkey should contact the Harbor Master, Health (accross the street from the harbor), Customs, and Passport Control (on the SW entrance of the harbor).
Berthing
On the Aegean side, there is the old Çesme Harbor and on the Ildir side, there is the Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin Marina) and several small harbors which mostly cater to local boats.
Çesme Harbor
Çesme marina (Camper and Nicholsons) completed in 2011 is excellent. Contact on CH72 and boat boys will lead you to a dock with laid lines. Shoping for famous clothing brands and eating fastfood or dinner in luxury restaurants in the marina is very fashionable. For details see Çesme Marina.
Shipyard with crane and marine shop available in the marina.
Dalyan Ildur
A nice and well protected harbor, about 2 nM N of Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin). It is operated as marina but it is almost always full by local boats.
There are a number quite a noisy (some of them are quite good) restaurants ashore.
Ilica
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Çesme Marina
- Setur Çeşme Marina (formerly Golden Dolphin Marina)
Anchorages
Egri Liman
Egri Liman is a delightful small gulf with several anchorage. There is very good shelter from most winds including the meltem. Anchor on the W side. The bottom is mud and weed and there may be some difficulty.
Danger: There are several reefs in the area.
Ildir
Amenities
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| Water |  Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin) [[Cesme#Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)|Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)]] 38°19.400'N, 026°20.800'E on the dock; tel. +90 (232) 723 14 34
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| Electricity |  Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin) [[Cesme#Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)|Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)]] 38°19.400'N, 026°20.800'E on the dock; tel. +90 (232) 723 14 34
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| Toilets | In the Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin) |
| Showers | In the Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin) |
| Laundry | In the Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin) |
| Garbage | There are bins in all harbors and most anchorages |
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| Fuel |  Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin) [[Cesme#Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)|Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)]] 38°19.400'N, 026°20.800'E fuel dock; tel. +90 (232) 723 14 34
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| Bottled gas | ? |
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| Services | |
| Repairs | In Setur Cesme Marina |
| Internet | In the Setur Çeşme Marina (Golden Dolphin), and in cafés |
| Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G signal |
| Vehicle rentals | Im town and at the Setur Cesme Marina |
Provisioning
In the town [[Cesme#In the town|In the town]] excellent shopping.
Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin) [[Cesme#Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)|Setur Cesme Marina (Golden Dolphin)]] 38°19.400'N, 026°20.800'E mini market.
Eating out
- Many restaurants along the marina waterfront in Çeşme
- Good food at numerous restaurants especially in Dalyan Ildur
- Also, good food at the fashionable and upscale Alaçatı
Transportation
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the town.
Places to Visit
Other than the local area which has many pleasant day anchorages, one can visit Izmir about 1 hour by car.
A visit to Çeşme Castle and its museum (08:30 and 17:00) is worthwhile.
The restored Greek village of Alaçatı is very upscale and has many fashionable stores and restaurants.
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.
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.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Cesme and this page's details validated:
- June 1993 (Egri Liman) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2002 (Dalyan Ildur) --Istioploos
- August 2004 ( Ildir) --Istioploos
- October 2010 (Çesme Harbor) 2010 --Istioploos
- June 2011 (Dalyan Ildur) (visited this place by a taxi) --Vadp
- December 2011 (Çesme Harbor) Volkangorciz 11:21, 3 April 2012 (BST)
- May 2013 (Çesme Harbor) --Monterey
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