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==Eskifoça Region== | ==Eskifoça Region== | ||
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Fewer cruiser visit this region, NE of [[Chios]] and SE of [[Lesvos]], of than the more popular cruising grounds on the south. Yet, the small harbor of [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] and the several coves of [[#Bademli_Liman|Bademli]] are delightful. | Fewer cruiser visit this region, NE of [[Chios]] and SE of [[Lesvos]], of than the more popular cruising grounds on the south. Yet, the small harbor of [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] and the several coves of [[#Bademli_Liman|Bademli]] are delightful. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
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+ | [[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_r.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Eskifoça Region<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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;BA | ;BA | ||
:1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu | :1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu | ||
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:332 Lesvos Island | :332 Lesvos Island | ||
- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
Submit details of local radio Nets. | Submit details of local radio Nets. | ||
- | == | + | ==Local Weather== |
The summer ''meltemi'' here blows from the NE but it is less strong than in the Central Aegean. In the winter months winds can come from either northerly or southerly directions. | The summer ''meltemi'' here blows from the NE but it is less strong than in the Central Aegean. In the winter months winds can come from either northerly or southerly directions. | ||
- | + | ''See also [[Turkey#Climate_&_Weather|Turkey]]''. | |
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Approaches are straightforward without dangers. | Approaches are straightforward without dangers. | ||
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None. | None. | ||
- | ===Ports and Popular Stops | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
====Eskifoça==== | ====Eskifoça==== | ||
[[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Eskifoça - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.6723466486417&lon=26.742484544857724&scale=25000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Eskifoça - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.6723466486417&lon=26.742484544857724&scale=25000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | GPS: {{Coord|38|40|N|26|45|E|}}<br/> | + | |
+ | GPS: {{Coord|38|40|N|26|45|E|}}<br /> | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foça Eskifoça] is the ancient Φώκαια - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phocaea Phocaea]. It is believed to have been founded by colonists from Erythrea and [[Sigacik_Region#Teos_Liman|Teos]] in the 8th century BC. Phocaea soon became an important trading center and its fifty-oared galleys roamed from the Black Sea to the Western Mediterranean. The Phocaeans were great navigators and founded many colonies in the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, Italy, and further west. They were the founders, among others, of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massalia#Prehistory_and_classical_antiquity Massalia] (modern Marseilles in France), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartessus Tartessus] (near Cadiz in Spain), Alalia in Corsica and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velia Velia] in Italy. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foça Eskifoça] is the ancient Φώκαια - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phocaea Phocaea]. It is believed to have been founded by colonists from Erythrea and [[Sigacik_Region#Teos_Liman|Teos]] in the 8th century BC. Phocaea soon became an important trading center and its fifty-oared galleys roamed from the Black Sea to the Western Mediterranean. The Phocaeans were great navigators and founded many colonies in the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, Italy, and further west. They were the founders, among others, of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massalia#Prehistory_and_classical_antiquity Massalia] (modern Marseilles in France), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartessus Tartessus] (near Cadiz in Spain), Alalia in Corsica and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velia Velia] in Italy. | ||
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Today the town is a very attractive resort full of restaurants and a good market. | Today the town is a very attractive resort full of restaurants and a good market. | ||
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The small bay of Eskifoça (Büyükdeniz) is operated like a marina. Most of the moorings to the east of the fishing boats are, however, occupied by local and tripper boats and it is usually difficult to get a berth on the quay. Three new piers, however, are being constructed on the west side of the bay under the headland (next to the lighthouse). Local boats have already moved in on laid moorings on the innermost pier and it is to be hoped that moorings will be available on the other piers soon. Otherwise, go alongside or anchor moor on one of the piers or anchor just east of the innermost pier, where the depths are 5-7 meters and the holding good. Depths in the rest of the harbour are 12-15 meters and the holding less certain. | The small bay of Eskifoça (Büyükdeniz) is operated like a marina. Most of the moorings to the east of the fishing boats are, however, occupied by local and tripper boats and it is usually difficult to get a berth on the quay. Three new piers, however, are being constructed on the west side of the bay under the headland (next to the lighthouse). Local boats have already moved in on laid moorings on the innermost pier and it is to be hoped that moorings will be available on the other piers soon. Otherwise, go alongside or anchor moor on one of the piers or anchor just east of the innermost pier, where the depths are 5-7 meters and the holding good. Depths in the rest of the harbour are 12-15 meters and the holding less certain. | ||
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | + | * July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
* September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 08:55, 12 September 2009 (UTC) | * September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 08:55, 12 September 2009 (UTC) | ||
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- | === | + | <center style="clear: both;"><gallery caption="Eskifoça" widths="250px" heights="170px" perrow="2"> |
+ | Image:Eski.jpeg|Fishing harbour<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | Image:Eskifoca2.jpg|The Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
+ | </gallery></center> | ||
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+ | ==Anchorages== | ||
====Bademli Liman==== | ====Bademli Liman==== | ||
- | + | [[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_Bendemli_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Bademli Liman<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
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+ | GPS: {{Coord|39|40|N|26|48|E|}}<br /> | ||
Bedemli Liman is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Aegean Turkey. It is relative isolated and the water is crystal clear blue-green and it is very well sheltered from the ''meltemi''. All of these plus the ''hamam'' (hot spring house) on the E shore. What more can a sailor ask? | Bedemli Liman is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Aegean Turkey. It is relative isolated and the water is crystal clear blue-green and it is very well sheltered from the ''meltemi''. All of these plus the ''hamam'' (hot spring house) on the E shore. What more can a sailor ask? | ||
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | + | * July 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
* September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 08:59, 12 September 2009 (UTC) | * September 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 08:59, 12 September 2009 (UTC) | ||
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Image:Eskifoca_Bademli1.jpg|The Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view'' | Image:Eskifoca_Bademli1.jpg|The Anchorage<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
Image:Eskifoca_Bademli4.jpg|Bademli South<br/>''Click for larger view'' | Image:Eskifoca_Bademli4.jpg|Bademli South<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
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====Çandarli==== | ====Çandarli==== | ||
[[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_Candarli_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Çandarli - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.93170176179145&lon=26.934132188347863&scale=75000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Turkey_Eskifoca_Candarli_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Çandarli - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.93170176179145&lon=26.934132188347863&scale=75000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | GPS: {{Coord|38|56|N|26|55.8|E|}}<br/> | + | |
+ | GPS: {{Coord|38|56|N|26|55.8|E|}}<br /> | ||
Çandarli is a fairly attractive anchorage in a small village. It provides fairly goos shelter from the ''meltemi''. | Çandarli is a fairly attractive anchorage in a small village. It provides fairly goos shelter from the ''meltemi''. | ||
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* September 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 14:40, 26 June 2009 (UTC) | * September 2007 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 14:40, 26 June 2009 (UTC) | ||
- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
+ | None. | ||
- | === | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
+ | None. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
+ | ; Fuel | ||
+ | : There is pump on the quay in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] but it is not always operating. Ask the "marina" attendant to arrange for fuel delivery by a truck | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : On the quay in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : On the quay in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
List places of interest, tours, etc. | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
- | === | + | ===Eateries=== |
- | * | + | * There are many restaurants on the waterfront and on the main street in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] |
- | + | * There is at least one restaurant on the beech of [[#Çandarli|Çandarli]] that serves adequate food | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
* Good shopping in the open market in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | * Good shopping in the open market in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | ||
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
* Internet Café in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | * Internet Café in [[#Eskifoça|Eskifoça]] | ||
- | === | + | ===Laundry=== |
? | ? | ||
- | === | + | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== |
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- | === | + | ===Garbage Disposal=== |
- | + | There are bins around the harbor and in some anchorages. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
Long taxi drive to [[Ayvalik]] | Long taxi drive to [[Ayvalik]] | ||
- | == | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== |
- | See [[ | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Passages|Aegean_Sea]]''. |
- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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- | + | ==External Links== | |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foça Eskifoça] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foça Eskifoça] (Wikipedia) | ||
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- | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | ''See [[Turkey#References_&_Publications| Turkey]]''. | |
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- | + | ==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)== | |
See individual ports in this page. | See individual ports in this page. | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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{{Guide2}} | {{Guide2}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Ports - Turkey]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:08, 22 May 2010
Eskifoça Region
(Click links for more information) | |
| 38°40′N, 26°45′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Fewer cruiser visit this region, NE of Chios and SE of Lesvos, of than the more popular cruising grounds on the south. Yet, the small harbor of Eskifoça and the several coves of Bademli are delightful.
Charts
- BA
- 1665 Nisos Lesvos and Çandarli Korfezi to Baba Burnu
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- G23 Eastern Sporades
- NIMA
- 54382 Nisos Lesvos and Western Coast of Turkey
- Turkey
- 2147 Çandarlı Körfezi
- Greek
- 332 Lesvos Island
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Local Weather
The summer meltemi here blows from the NE but it is less strong than in the Central Aegean. In the winter months winds can come from either northerly or southerly directions.
See also Turkey.
Approaches are straightforward without dangers.
Check-in facilities
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Eskifoça
GPS: 38°40′N, 26°45′E
Eskifoça is the ancient Φώκαια - Phocaea. It is believed to have been founded by colonists from Erythrea and Teos in the 8th century BC. Phocaea soon became an important trading center and its fifty-oared galleys roamed from the Black Sea to the Western Mediterranean. The Phocaeans were great navigators and founded many colonies in the Black Sea, the Bosphorus, Italy, and further west. They were the founders, among others, of Massalia (modern Marseilles in France), Tartessus (near Cadiz in Spain), Alalia in Corsica and Velia in Italy.
Phocaea was taken by the Persians from whom they were liberated by Alexander the Great. In the Hellenistic times they sided with the Seleucids against the Romans who captured and looted their city in 190 BC. During the Byzantine era the city declined although it was the see of a bishop. In the Middle Ages Phocaea was occupied by the Genoese who mined alum, used as a dye in the tanning business. Finally the city was captured by the Ottomans in 1455.
Today the town is a very attractive resort full of restaurants and a good market. The small bay of Eskifoça (Büyükdeniz) is operated like a marina. Most of the moorings to the east of the fishing boats are, however, occupied by local and tripper boats and it is usually difficult to get a berth on the quay. Three new piers, however, are being constructed on the west side of the bay under the headland (next to the lighthouse). Local boats have already moved in on laid moorings on the innermost pier and it is to be hoped that moorings will be available on the other piers soon. Otherwise, go alongside or anchor moor on one of the piers or anchor just east of the innermost pier, where the depths are 5-7 meters and the holding good. Depths in the rest of the harbour are 12-15 meters and the holding less certain.
The smaller harbor to the north of the town, Küçükdeniz, is full of fishing boats and is not an option.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 08:55, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
Anchorages
Bademli Liman
GPS: 39°40′N, 26°48′E
Bedemli Liman is one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Aegean Turkey. It is relative isolated and the water is crystal clear blue-green and it is very well sheltered from the meltemi. All of these plus the hamam (hot spring house) on the E shore. What more can a sailor ask?
There are three anchoring possibilities:
- On the South between the mainland and the large island. Anchor in 3-6 m on a patch of sand. Good all around shelter.
- On the South between the two islands. Anchor in 2-4 m on sand.
- On the North inside the cove. Anchor W of the small breakwater in 4-10 m over mud.
NOTE: When the prevailing northerly winds exceed force 4/5, a strong land breeze sets in from the east during the late evening, often persisting until dawn. Gusts of 20-25 knots are not unusual. Ensure your anchor is well in and set for this wind if staying overnight in these conditions.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Atheneoflymington 08:59, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
Çandarli
GPS: 38°56′N, 26°55.8′E
Çandarli is a fairly attractive anchorage in a small village. It provides fairly goos shelter from the meltemi.
The small harbor W of the castle is not really usable. Anchor on the bay E of the castle in 4-6 m. The bottom is mud and provides very good holding.
Note: A visit in September 2007 actually proved the holding very poor. After six attempts with a 30kg Delta anchor in force 5 winds, we abandoned the anchorage in favour of Akce Limani. The mud at Candarli is soft and plough anchors seem to pull straight through it. (Athene of Lymington)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 1993 --Istioploos
- September 2007 --Atheneoflymington 14:40, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is pump on the quay in Eskifoça but it is not always operating. Ask the "marina" attendant to arrange for fuel delivery by a truck
- Water
- On the quay in Eskifoça
- Electricity
- On the quay in Eskifoça
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Eateries
- There are many restaurants on the waterfront and on the main street in Eskifoça
- There is at least one restaurant on the beech of Çandarli that serves adequate food
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good shopping in the open market in Eskifoça
Internet/WiFi
- Internet Café in Eskifoça
Laundry
?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
?
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor and in some anchorages.
Transportation
Long taxi drive to Ayvalik
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean_Sea.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Eskifoça (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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