Sailing in Turkey also allows visitors to experience the hospitality of the people in the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds blowing from west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting, and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3000 meters above sea level.

Monday, December 19, 2016

ESENKÖY FISHING HARBOUR

Esenköy, Çınarcık - Yalova - Turkey

Bozburun Lighthouse
GPS : 40°32'03.1"N 28°46'53.9"E / 40.534189, 28.781632
Focal Plane : 77 m ( 252 ft ), Tower Height : 9 m ( 30 ft )
Character : W. FI. 5.0 Second, Flashing Character : 0,5 + 4,5 (white flash every 5 second)
Visibility Range : 10 nautical miles
Fog Siren : 2 blasts every 30 second

GPS : 40°37'01.3"N 28°57'10.8"E / 40.617032, 28.952992

VHF Channels : 16
Call Sign : " esenkoy harbour "

Main Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°37'01.9"N 28°57'08.1"E / 40.617202, 28.952259

Inner Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°37'03.7"N 28°57'14.1"E / 40.617688, 28.953922



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Esenköy is a town in the district of Çınarcık, in the province of Yalova. The main livelihood source are olives and fishing. The Esenköy town with residents, restaurants, supermarket, port, etc. Located 5 km away and are also close to hot springs with salutary effect, a waterfall and picturesque fishing villages.

Esenköy (also known as Katırlı) is a small harbour on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara. Situated 10 miles NE of the cape of Bozburun Burnu at the end of the peninsula of the same name, it lies 15 miles SW of the Princes Islands and 38 miles S of Istanbul. An up and coming resort town, the harbour welcomes visiting yachts and offers the option of alongside berthing or anchor mooring in excellent shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds. During the summer it is a popular destination for yachts cruising down from Istanbul.

The town of Esenköy has an understated approach to tourism, with a man–made beach to the S of the harbour and a long chain of pide and köfte cafes stretching along the front. A stroll of a few hundred metres inland, however, takes you into another world, with a few remaining ramshackle old houses surrounded by farm allotments, cockerels scrabbling in the yards and small herds of (very pretty looking) cows grazing at the roadside.

Local Weather
The prevailing winds are N/NE. During settled periods, an afternoon sea breeze sets in from SW and a land breeze from NE during the night.

Approach and Navigation
Esenköy harbour is entered from SW. The long breakwater, oriented SW-NE, is clearly visible from distance. When approaching from S, be sure to avoid the dangerous above-water rock which lies 100 metres offshore some 250-300 metres S of the entrance. The rock has a short red-painted pole on top, but usually the cormorants drying their wings on it are more conspicuous. A course of not less than 065 degrees into the entrance takes you clear of the danger. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres and mostly between 3.0 and 3.5 metres along the quays.

Berthing Options
Yachts berth where directed by Tomas, the extremely friendly and polyglot harbourmaster, who speaks some English, French and Italian. Usually there is room for 3 - 4 yachts alongside on the western quay (along the breakwater) and a further 6 - 8 on anchor moor on the northern quay. The central section of the northern quay is used by a regular passenger ferry and must be left clear.

Depths on the western quay range from 3.25 metres at the inner end to 4 metres at the outer end. On the northern quay, yachts generally anchor moor west of the ferry berth, where depths are mostly just over 3 metres (although there is only 2.5 metres in the NW corner). East of the ferry berth, depths gradually shelve from 2 metres to only 1.5 metres in the NE corner and this section is only suitable for shallow draught yachts.

Anchorages
Nearest alternative safe harbours are the commercial harbour of Çınarcık 5-6 miles E or the new Setur marina at Yalova, 15 miles E.

Offshore Islands and Groups
Princes Islands, 15 miles to NE

Capacity : 110 Boats

Outer Breakwater : 540 m
Inner breakwater : 70 m

Harbour Facilities
Electricity
Drinking Water
Fuel

Administration : Esenköy Fishery Products Cooperative

Town Facilities
Shopping : Supermarkets, Shops, Markets, Stores
Accommodation : Pensions, Hotels, Motels, Rental Houses
Dining : Restaurants, Cafes, Buffets, Bakeries.
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet,Wi-Fi
Health : Health Center, Pharmacies, Doctors, Nurses,Dentists
Hair dresser : Town center
Laundry : Town center
Bank : Town center
Entertainment : Discotheques, Bars
Beach : Sandy beaches

FISH RESTAURANTS
Fish Restaurants are very famous with their fishes, cooking and services. Fishes available due to seasons.

FISH AND SEA PRODUCT SPECIES LIST OF THE MARMARA SEA

TRANSPORT
Esenköy - Yalova 32 km, Çınarcık 19 km, Armutlu 19 km
Minibus : Esenköy - Yalova, Çınarcık, Armutlu
Bus : Çınarcık - Yalova
Seabus : Esenköy - Yenikapı (İstanbul), Bostancı (İstanbul)
Airport : Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Atatürk International Airport

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WEB SITE : Esenköy Municipality

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : ozelkalem@esenkoy.bel.tr
Phone : +90 226 243 6021 - +90 226 243 243 7119

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

ARMUTLU FISHING HARBOUR

Armutlu - Yalova - Turkey

Bozburun Lighthouse
GPS : 40°32'03.1"N 28°46'53.9"E / 40.534189, 28.781632
Focal Plane : 77 m ( 252 ft ), Tower Height : 9 m ( 30 ft )
Character : W. FI. 5.0 Second, Flashing Character : 0,5 + 4,5 (white flash every 5 second)
Visibility Range : 10 nautical miles
Fog Siren : 2 blasts every 30 second

GPS : 40°30'31.1"N 28°49'42.5"E / 40.508633, 28.828471

VHF Channels : 16
Call Sign : " armutlu harbour "

Main Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°30'29.0"N 28°49'43.2"E / 40.508064, 28.828679

Inner Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°30'31.9"N 28°49'41.0"E / 40.508870, 28.828055



PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM

Armutlu is a town and district of Yalova Province in the Marmara region of Turkey.

Capacity : 70 Boats

Main Breakwater : 400 m
Inner Breakwater : 100 m
Docks : 195 m, 65 m, 20 m3 80 m

Depth : 10 m / 3 m

Slideway : 74 m

Winds
The prevailing wind is from the northeast. If the quay is not available, east of the quay is suitable for anchoring.

HARBOUR FACILITIES
Water
Electricity
Fuel
Security : Cam Control
Administration
Net Repairing Area
Fish Market
Internet, Wi-Fi

Administration : Armutlu Fishery Products Cooperative

CITY FACILITIES
Shopping : Supermarkets, Shops, Markets
Reparing & Maintenance Workshops : City center
Technical Equipment Shops : City center
Accommodation : Pensions, Hotels, Motels
Dining : Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet, Wi-Fi
Health : Hospital, Health Center, Pharmacies, Doctors, Nurses
Hair dresser : City center
Laundry : City center
Bank : City center
Entertainment : Discotheques, Bars
Beach : Armutlu has beautiful natural hot springs and a 16 km long shore with a 4 km long sandy beach.

ARMUTLU HOT SPRINGS
The Armutlu hot spring is 4 km northeast of Yalova. The water is 57-73°C with a pH of 6.2 to 6.5. lt flows at a rate of 10 lit/sec.

FISH RESTAURANTS
They are clean and have pleasant services. Fishes available due to seasons.

FISH AND SEA PRODUCT SPECIES LIST OF THE MARMARA SEA

TRANSPORT
Armutlu : Yalova 55 km, Gemlik 38 km, Bursa 70 km. İstanbul 37 Nmiles.
Bus : Armutlu - Yalova, Gemlik, Bursa
Seabus : Armutlu - Yenikapı (İstanbul), Kumla, Gemlik
Ferryboat : Armutlu - Yenikapı (İstanbul)
Airport : Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Atatürk International Airport

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WEB SITE : Armutlu Municipality

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : bilgi@armutlu.bel.tr
Phone : +90 226 531 4205
Fax : +90 226 531 0818

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FISTIKLI VILLAGE FISHING HARBOUR

Fıstıklı Köyü, Armutlu - Yalova - Turkey

GPS : 40°28'43.0"N 28°53'05.0"E / 40.478611, 28.884722

VHF Channels : 16
Call Sign : " fistikli harbour "

Main Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°28'44.6"N 28°53'02.5"E / 40.479053, 28.884031

Inner Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 40°28'42.0"N 28°53'07.1"E / 40.478342, 28.885304



PHOTOGRAPHS ALBUM

Fıstıklı village is located nearby Gemlik Bay. Fıstıklı Köyü is biggest fishing village. Its olives and olive oil is world famous. The main livelihood source of the village are olives, peanuts and fishing. Historical fountain in the village square and historical old trees around of the village. Centuries-old plane tree in the village square is worth seeing is a beauty.

HARBOUR

Capacity : 95 Boats

Outer Breakwater : 365 m
Inner breakwater : 116 m

HARBOUR FACILITIES
Electricity
Drinking Water
Fuel
Slideway
Administration Building

Administration : Fıstıklı Fishery Products Cooperative

VILLAGE FACILITIES
Shopping : Shops, Markets
Accommodation : Pensions, Hotels, Motels
Eating : Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Bakeries
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet
Health : Health Center, Pharmacies
Hair dresser : Village center
Beach : Sandy beaches

FISH RESTAURANTS
They are clean and have pleasant services. Fishes available due to seasons.

FISH AND SEA PRODUCT SPECIES LIST OF THE MARMARA SEA

TRANSPORT
Seabus : Fıstıklı - Yenikapı (İstanbul)
Minibus : Fıstıklı - Armutlu, Kapaklı
Airport : Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Atatürk International Airport

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