ÇÖKERTME COVE ANCHORAGE

Milas - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°59'46.1"N 27°47'33.3"E / 36.996130, 27.79257



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The Gulf of Gökova, which is the 50 mile deep inlet between the Bodrum peninsula to the north and the Datça peninsula to the south. Çökertme is a favorite layover port for the chartering boats. Çökertme also known as Fesiliyen Koyu or Vasilika. It’s an attractive spot, hemmed in by high precipitous slopes covered with pine trees and olive groves on the lower slopes. The small hamlet perches on the sand at the foot of the slopes and has a reputation for being a welcoming place to stop-over on a Çökertme yacht charter.

Çökertme is a wide cove located on the north side of the Gökova Gulf, between the Kepçe Cape and Karaburun. There is a small village of Çökertme by the shore. The shore is quite long. The region is a well protected area against the strong winds so that the yachts mostly prefer this region for mooring.

The bay takes its the name from village in the harbor. Çökertme is quite sheltered against winds from the west to the north and east. Çökertme is one of the most preferred bays in Gokova by yachtsmen. Its coast is very long, the shores of the island are covered with pines and olive trees.

Çökertme is subject to heritage conservation programme, to preserve its identity. Çökertme still carries some of the charm being fishing and carpet-weaving village. There are carpet and kilim stands in the village. A road goes in for about 3 km to Bozalan Village where you can see carpet-weaving examples and enjoy stupendous view of Çökertme and Gökova.

An excellent sail here today passing Bodrum and some very pretty coastline to Çökertme Koyu, a big inlet with three restaurant jetties. You are bound to find a good bunch of like-minded charterers with whom to shoot the breeze late into the night in one of the waterfront restaurants. There are restaurants with piers along the shore. These piers afford adequate shelter from southerlies. The bottom is weed.

Pine and olive trees surround the bay. the coves by the western end, intending to the north  afford sheltering from westerly and northerly blowing winds. You can be anchored in 10 - 15 meters and get aline ashore. The cove on the north is more shallow. Boats can be anchored off in 5 - 10 meters with a line ashore or pushed off if it is not packed.

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.

There are several anchorages in the bay. Çökertme provides adequate anchorage from southerlies. Slipways of the village are located here. Reefs extend out from the islet in the middle and the depths on the west of this islet are shallow to the coast. A stream goes into sea.

Village Quay
GPS : 37°00'18.2"N 27°47'29.2"E / 37.005054, 27.791449
A finger tip extends in the middle towards west. A quay and the floating pier of the village here afford the most adequate sheltering. There are laid moorings tailed on pier which provide berthing up to 30 boats. Water and electricty are available. A fee is charged. All the piers in the village are administrated by the village authority.

Boats go stern to piers there laid moorings tailed on. The depths are sufficient at the head of the piers. There are several piers along to shore infront of the restaurants, you can also go stern-to on these piers. Boats also can be pushed off. The bottom is sand. Good holding. Boats can also go up to the shores of the entry of the bay and drop anchor behind shallow area in 10 - 20 m and take a line ashore. This part is quite and ideal for those loving serenity.

Mooring
The best place to anchor is in the western side of the cove with a line ashore to the west side or closer in with a line ashore to the beach.
There are a number of laid moorings which can be used if free.
The bottom is mud, sand and weed with poor holding in places.
In calm weather you can anchor off the hamlet though depths drop off quickly.

Çökertme beach side is on the eastern part where there are restaurants with piers. Staff will help you to tie up. There are laid moorings of restaurants tailed on piers. Southerlies send swell in.

Water and electricity are available. Fuel can be obtained. Limited provisions can be found.

TOWN FACILITIES
Accommodation : Pensions, Hotels
Dining : Restaurants, Cafes, Buffets, Fish Restaurants
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet, Wi-Fi
Health : Ören
Public Market : Wednesdays
Hair dresser
Laundry
Bank
Shopping : Shops, Stores, Markets
Repairing & Maintenance Workshops (Milas, Bodrum)

TRANSPORT
Çökertme - Milas 52 km, Ören 17 km, Muğla 109 km
Minibus : Çökertme - Milas, Bodrum
Bus : Ören - Milas, Bodrum, Muğla
Airport : Milas-Bodrum International Airport

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KAİROS MARINA

Karaköy, Datça - Muğla - Turkey

İnceburun Lighthouse
GPS : 36°48'38.6"N 27°38'27.7"E / 36.810737, 27.641035
Focal Plane : 48 m, Tower Height : 8 m
Character : W.FI.(2) 5.0 Second, Flashing Character : 0.3+1.0+0.3+3.4
Visibility Range : 10 nautical miles

GPS : 36°46'16.7"N 27°37'01.7"E / 36.771314, 27.617141

36° 46'20N 27° 37'10E

VHF Channel : 73
Call Sign : " Kairos Marina "



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Karaköy, the only village on the Datça peninsula facing the Gökova gulf. Karaköy is used as a pier for ferries in Körmen that ply the marine route from Bodrum. The quaintness of this village, combined with its quiet atmosphere, make Karaköy the ideal relaxing getaway.

There are no lights at the head of of the breakwaters. In strong winds, care is needed at the entrance to the larger basin-the considerable sea in these winds causes a confused swell at the entrance, and waves can break over the breakwater of the smaller inlet. The depths in the smaller inlet are 4 - 6 meters. The width between main breakwater and mole is 80 meters. Local fishing boats berth in the smaller inlet. The bottom is muddy. Good holding.

MARINA

Shelter
Located on the northern side of the Datça Yarımadası. This small harbour is on the S side of the bay by Ince Burnu, surrounded by mountains. Without a doubt, the most prominent harbor on Datça Peninsula is Körmen Harbor. Körmen Harbor provides decent year-round shelter against the wind. For this reason, it shelters boats from surrounding bays, too. It is an ideal place to windsurf, as well. The marina is now in full swing. All new premises with hard standing on concrete floor. Crane of 100 tons. Very well protected with high concrete wall around Marina. New and nice toilet buildings. Regular ferry to Bodrum and bus service to Datca every hour.

Approaching
Approaching from W & N; It may be a bit hard to discern the entrance From Akçalı Ada, Kormen Bay is 7 miles. Approaching from E; Ince Burun is conspicuous Korman Bay is hidden to the SW of Kaya Burnu Entrance to the marina is NW and not lit

Mooring
Vessels arriving at Körmen Harbor from Bodrum or Gökova moor up in one of two docks for fishing boats and yachts. In mooring, go stern-to or bow-to. The bottom is sand and weed and mostly good holding. Boats berth on the northern part of the large basin. Yachts can anchor and go stern-or bow-to the quay. An attendant will come and assist you to tie up.

Care need to be taken when making the harbour entrance in a swell. Berth at the quay, leaving the northern end free for the ferry, or moor stern-to on the northern breakwater. The holding is generally good.

Capacity
Sea : 246 Yachts
Land : 256 Yachts

Outer Breakwater : 253 m
Inner Breakwater : 70 m
Depth : 3 - 6 m

1 basen for fishermen boats
GPS: 36°46'18.6"N 27°37'10.2"E / 36.771838, 27.619487

1 basen for yachts and big boats.
GPS : 36°46'16.7"N 27°37'01.7"E / 36.771314, 27.617141

MARINA SERVICES
Electricity
Drinking Water
Fuel Station. Fuel supply is possible from truck-tanker if your fuel requirement is more than 200 litres.
Telephone
Taxi
Restaurant : The restaurant here serves fresh fish caught in the Aegean Sea.
Pilot Service
Lift

Administration : Village administration manages the port.

FERRYBOAT QUAY
There is a ferryboat from Körmen (near Datça) to Bodrum. The northern part of the quay is used by a car ferry. Scheduled ferryboat services (2 times a day) are available to Bodrum during the summer. Voyage takes 2 hours. You can buy the ticket from the ferry office in Datça and they have a service bus, which will take you to the ferry, and it leaves Datça.

VILLAGE FACILITIES
Eating : Restaurants
Communication : Phone
Special Shopping : Olive, Almond
Swimming : Natural sandy beaches. Beaches are available but the sea is mostly waved because open to north winds.

DATÇA CITY FACILITIES
Shopping : Supermarkets, Stores, Markets, Shops, Fish Market
Repairing & Maintenance Workshops
Technical Equipment Shops
Accommodation : Pensions, Hotels, Motels, Rental House, Apart Hotels
Dining : Restaurants, Cafes, Buffets, Bakeries, Fish Restaurants
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet, Wi-Fi
Health : Hospital, Health Center, Pharmacies, Dentists, Doctors, Nurses
Entertainment : Bars, Discotheques, Night Clubs, Tea Gardens,
Beaches : Kumluk, Hastanealtı and Taşlık
Diving : Dive Centers
Hair dresser
Bank : Banks and cash machines
Laundry
Weekly Market
Transport : Taxi, Minibus
Special Shopping : Honey, Olive Oil, Almond, Olive, Dried and Fresh Fig
Historical Site : Knidos

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TRANSPORT
Körmen Harbour is 2.7 Nmile from SW of the İnceburun where is a lighthouse, a pier of Karaköy. Körmen - Datça 8 km and mini buses transport available.
Ferryboat : Körmen - Bodrum
Minibus : Körmen - Karaköy, Datça
Bus : Datça - Marmaris, Muğla, Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Adana, Bursa, Konya
Airport : Milas-Bodrum International Airport, Dalaman International Airport

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WEB SITE : Datça Municipality

MORE INFO & CONTACT
Phone : +90 252 712 9194
Fax : +90 252 712 36 49

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KARACASÖĞÜT ANCHORAGE

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°56'35.6"N 28°11'10.4"E / 36.943232, 28.186229



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Söğüt Bay lies on the southwest of Karaca Ada, between Points Dede Burnu and Küçükyalı Burnu. The slopes are covered by pine forest.The large planting area behind with its stream is very productive. There are several anchorages in the bay.

The village is surrounded by pines; and since it is in Gökova Specially Protected Enviroment Area, housing is at minimum level. Besides, the historical ruins around makes Karaca a grade 1 archaeological site. Most ruins belong to Hellenistic era. Even though there is not too much remnants from ancient cities of Amnistos and Euthenna, a significant excavation is yet to be done.

Even though village is famous for maritime activities, its main sources of income are agriculture and apiculture. Local tomato, peach and strawberry taste very good. 70% of fruits sold at Marmaris market are supplied from Karaca. Greenhouse cultivation enables peasants to gather crop from these fertile lands during 12 months.

Karaca is a coast village, offering you the best fish dishes at restaurants in downtown or surrounding coves. Fishing boats serve for aficionados, organising daily fishing trips.

There are good depths and the bottom is good for anchor holding. Söğüt Bay is a winter port, providing all-round shelters. A number of boats are wintered afloat here. The water here is well known for its purity. A nice fountain is built in the place of village where Ottoman Naval Commander Piri Reis has got his water.

Global Sailing Marinet
GPS : 36°56'40.5"N 28°11'10.7"E / 36.944581, 28.186310
The shores on the west at the entry, are adequate shelters with a line ashore. The bights on north and south by the Global Sailing Academy are attractive anchorages. The settings are beautiful.

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. The restaurant also provides excellent water. Or you can anchor off. Anchor in 12 - 14 m.

Village Jetty
GPS : 36°56'30.4"N 28°11'09.8"E / 36.941778, 28.186045
The shores on the east are open to westerlies, they are fairweather anchorages. The jetty by the village side has berthing capacity up to 50 boats. Village administration manages the jetty. Water, electricity and wireless connection are available. No moorings. Provisions are available from the markets. Ice and butane bottles are found. Fuel can be obtained from tanker- truck. State clinic is located in the village zone.

GPS : 36°56'31.5"N 28°11'15.8"E / 36.942082, 28.187710
A wooden pier with berthing capacity for 15 boats, extends in the middle, near by the stream. The depths come up quickly to the shore. Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Water, electricty and wireless connections are available. There is a restaurant and market in the complex. Laundry service is given to the visitors.

Plant species: Turkish pine, sage, thyme, laurel, wild strawberry, holy oak, sandalwood, laurel, carob, olive, sweet gum, plane, Jerusalem thorn, heather, myrtle, pamuklu, lily, narcissus

Animal species: Boar, bear, fox, rabbit, lynx, hedgehog, chameleon, hawk, crow, ouzel, magpie, partridge, nightingale, goldfinch, fish (sea bream, red mullet, red sea bream, grouper)

Regular transport services are available to Marmaris 22 km.  3 daily minibus services from Marmaris

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KAYABAŞI RESTAURANT

Mazı, Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°59'53.1"N 27°44'44.8"E / 36.998075, 27.745775



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Our restaurant, founded in 1960 became very famous with its rural breakfast, fresh fish, and delicious meals with local olive oil. Before the village was touched by tourism it was a jetty for the small fishing boats. Today it is a secluded spot, where you can enjoy the deep blue of Gökova listening to the calm rhythms of classical music, jazz or simply the sound of the waves.

RESTAURANT

Kayabaşı Restaurant with its panoramic view over the village of Mazı was first built on a gigantic rock at the sea in 1959 and opened in 1960. Being the first restaurant of Mazı it became famous with its rural breakfast, fresh fish and delicious meals with local olive oil.

Among the rich variety of sea food you will find sargos, lahos, grouper, grey mullet, saddled bream, red mullet, dentex, sea bream, sea bass and grey sargo. The Kayabaşı speciality - sargos wrapped in laurel leaves and grilled on charcoal fire became very famous.

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WEB SITE : Kayabaşı Restaurant

MORE INFO & CONTACT
Phone : +90 252 339 2050
Gsm : +90 555 547 2878

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SEDİR ISLAND ANCHORAGE

Ula - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°59'39.7"N 28°12'26.6"E / 36.994373, 28.207395



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The islands between points Çapa Burnu and Domuz Burnu are known as Şehir Islands. The largest island is called as Sedir Island. Sedir Island is located on The Gulf of Gökova on the 18 km north of Marmaris. Sedir Adası, also known as Cleopatra Island, is a small island in the Gulf of Gökova of southwestern Aegean Sea off the coast of Ula, part of Muğla Province of Turkey.

PROTECTION
As a passionate gesture, her lover Marc Anthony shipped a boat of sand from Egypt and together they swam in the crystal blue waters and walked the sandy beach that reminded her of home. Hence, the name of Cleopatra’s island and for many years, nobody challenged the myth until science proved that although there is no other sand like it in Turkey, its unique formation is actually caused by dissolving seashells.

It has one of the most special beaches in the world which is famous for its beach made from seashells. It is said that this organic sand was brought by ships from the Red Sea especially for Cleopatra. Each grain of sand is a perfect sphere, for this reason the beach is heavily protected by the government to prevent any sand being removed from the beach.

Under protection of the government, strict rules were enforced including making it illegal to remove any sand from the area. Beach towels and bags are not allowed and people are requested to shower before leaving. Most of the sandy beach is also under restricted access.

PUBLIC BEACH
After disembarking from the boat at the jetties on Sedir Island, a short walk through rocky olive groves brings you to the “sandy” beach. The beach itself is about 100 m long and visitors are only allowed on a narrow strip about 2 - 3 m deep. It is said that sufferers of rheumatic aliments find that lying on this 'sand' significantly eases their complaints.

APPROACH
There is a clean passage between the land and the Saray island, when you arrive from southwest to the land. Of land depth is between 5 - 7 meters, in the hard sand. Because of the waves that come from the west, this cove is incompatible for passage, especially at night. There is a second northern passage to this passage, between the land and the tiny island Saray. It is the widest and cleanest passage, but be careful from the shallow water northern to Şehir island.

Ördek Rocks : Care is needed for a sea-level rock extending to W from Sedir Adası. This rock-bounded area is marked by a metal pole with W cardinal.

LANDING SEDIR ADASI
A custodian patrols the island, who will charge you a fee to step ashore. Visiting the island is controlled by ticket and you are not allowed to visit at night.

PIER
There is a pier by Sedir Island, occupied by tripper boats. It gets very crowded in summer. The settings are very attractive, but extreme care is needed while anchoring here.

There are 3 meters depths of the pier. Boats may drop anchor and get a line to the pier at night.  The bottom is sand but you must be sure your anchor is dug well. With strong winds, there are gusts and confused sea and considerable swell penetrates right in the cove itself. The shore on the north of Sedir Island, extending like a tonque, provides better sheltering from breeze with a line ashore. The cove is open to northerly blowing winds. The wind direction is liable to change in the evening from N to NE.

BUFFET
There is a small Buffet on the island with fairly reasonably priced drinks and snacks. The beach closes at 7 pm and it's best to visit the island in the morning, as early as possible, because the beach gets overcrowded especially after 1 pm during the high season.  There is little shade so it's a good idea to bring plenty of water.

EAST COVE
GPS : 36°59'34.0"N 28°12'35.0"E / 36.992778, 28.209722
Visiting boats anchor at swing in calm weathers. A cove on the east is a safer anchorage. Drop anchor in the depths of 8 - 12 meters and take a line ashore. Care is required on approaching to the east, because of rocks of anchient mole, lying for about 75 meters on the northern tip of Sedir Island.

It has a better spot for anchoring in the east which is sheltered from western breeze. Since it's pier is being used by daily boats, it is better to stay on anchor. During strong nights it gets some swell. It is also possible to anchor and take a long line ashore. The depths fall off quickly into the middle of the bay.

SOUTH COVE
GPS : 36°59'28.0"N 28°12'26.0"E / 36.991111, 28.207222
There is another cove on the southern part of the island, providing adequate sheltering from northerlies. Drop anchor in 6 - 9 meters and get a line ashore.

GÖKOVA YACHT CLUB JETTY
GPS : 36°59'37.6"N 28°12'20.5"E / 36.993782, 28.205695

KEDRAE
Sedir Island, known in ancient times as Kedreae, features an amphitheatre and some other Greek/Roman ruins shadowed by the silvery green olive trees. However, its biggest claim to fame is its Cleopatra Beach, with golden sands virtually non-existent anywhere else in the Eastern Mediterranean, accompanied by milky turquoise waters of the cove.

Called Kedreae in ancient times, present day myths refer to when the exotic queen of Egypt, Cleopatra spent time in the region. Although the natural landscapes and turquoise-blue sea captivated her, she was missing her homeland.

Kedreai was an important Carian settlement in the Rhodian Confederacy. Mykenails first settled here 1400 B.C., and together with Knidos and Halicarnassus they built the confederation of Heksapolis. This site had a fortified enclosure with towers. The remains of the Doric temple of Apollo were converted into a church. The city’s theatre is still in good condition.

This important settlement, paid taxes to the sea pact of Attik- Delos. By the year of 450 b.c, it is occupied the island by Lisander from Isparta, and the inhabitants were sold as the slaves. Later on, they became part of the kingdom of Rhodes. By the year of 129 b.c it is occupied by the Romans which established the east province. In its eastern side, there is a palace, situated next to it are remnants of walls dated back to the Greeks and the Romans. The best preserved antiquities are of the little theater. Later on, the Dorians built a sanctifies to the god Apollo, which several hundred years later, served as infrastructure for a Christian basilica.

Even though the beach is a popular attraction, there are other notable historical structures worth visiting. The beginnings of Sedir Island are estimated to date from the fourth century BC when the Greek Spartans ruled it. Following them, the island fell under Roman rule and it is from this era that several historic structures exist including an agora, ampitheatre, temples, churches, baths, and harbour ruins. Full excavations have not yet taken place and historians are eager to receive more funding to continue their work.

Even though the beach is a popular attraction, there are other notable historical structures worth visiting. The beginnings of Sedir Island are estimated to date from the fourth century BC when the Greek Spartans ruled it. Following them, the island fell under Roman rule and it is from this era that several historic structures exist. You can follow a path from the beach to the well preserved ruins of an amphitheatre on the island.

Near the top of the hill are the ruins of a temple (converted into a church by the Byzantines). Running parallel along the eastern shore are ancient city walls and towers that have stood the test of time. The Agora, containing stones carved in the shape of hearts is a delightful attraction and also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

ORTA ADA
There are 5 meters depth in the passage between Sedir and Orta Ada and 185 m from the north of Sedir Island.  The cove on the east of Orta Ada affords sheltering from breeze. Strong northerlies send swell in. There are reefs in the depth of 4 m, running out 500 m on the north of Orta Ada.
GPS : 36°59'55.6"N 28°12'19.9"E / 36.998766, 28.205522

Orta Ada Lighthouse
Fl 10s 15 m 9M
GPS : 36°59'55.5"N 28°12'19.9"E / 36.998762, 28.205519

KÜÇÜK ADA
Küçük Ada  stands on the south of Orta Ada. The passage between Orta Ada and Küçük Ada is shoal water.
GPS : 36°59'49.9"N 28°12'40.2"E / 36.997184, 28.211179

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