Kalekoy
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Kaleköy
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Kaleköy is a small village on the north coast of the Turkish island of Gökçeada, 17 miles NNW of the entrance to the Dardanelles. An attractive village much frequented in the summer by Turkish tourists from the mainland, until 2008 Kaleköy only offered a tiny fishing harbour which was much too shallow and restricted for most yachts. In that year, however, a huge new harbour development was completed, with the intention of inviting tenders to operate a marina here. In the meantime, the harbour has filled up with local boats on laid moorings and alongside its quays, but there is usually still space for a visiting yacht to squeeze in. Kaleköy now offers a much more inviting option for a visit to Gökçeada by yacht than the old ferry harbour of Kuzu Limani three miles south, which remains rather remote and has few facilities.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi
- Turkey
- 2134 Anafartalar Koyu - Tavşan Island
- Greek
- 32 Thrakiko Sea
- 322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Most yachts are likely to approach Kaleköy from south. From this direction, a yacht will pass the ferry harbour of Kuzu Limani on the NE corner of the island and round a couple of small headlands before a ruined Ottoman castle appears on a high bluff on the eastern side of the bay of Kaleköy. The harbour, constructed in the bay immediately to the west of the bluff, consists of a long, curved northern breakwater extending across the bay and a shorter southern one extending out from the beach. On closer approach, the northern breakwater will open up and the two white light structures on the end of the breakwaters will be visible. In the approach from north and west, the long breakwater and the village behind and a large resort hotel at the E side of the bay will be visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from WSW, being careful to stay about 10-15 metres off the end of the northern breakwater to avoid a sand bar that has built up some 50 metres S of the entrance (see photo). Depths in the entrance are 5.0 – 5.5 metres. At night, a white light flashing 4 seconds marks the end of the high bluff at the eastern end of the bay and the breakwaters show flashing port and starboard lights.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Behind the high breakwater the harbour offers excellent shelter in winds from any direction. Since its completion, however, it has rapidly filled with small fishing boats and local leisure craft. The eastern quay immediately in front of the village and the southern breakwater are both filled with small craft moorings and the only place a yacht is likely to find a space is alongside the long northern breakwater, which is quayed for its entire length. Depths here are 3.0 – 3.5 metres. Go alongside wherever you can; it may be necessary to berth alongside a fishing boat if the harbour is very full. The quay is in good condition and well supplied with mooring rings and bollards. There are a few water and electricity points but they are widely spaced. Public toilets at the root of the breakwater.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Samothrace (see Greece.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Anchorages
The nearest alternative anchorage on Gökçeada is the harbour of Kuzu Limani three miles south. In an emergency, Kaleköy harbour itself is large enough to anchor off in the middle in 3.5 – 4.5 metres. The bottom is sand and reasonable holding.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel. Nearest fuel is a garage in Gökçeada town, four kilometers away. Water and electricity points on the quay, but very widely spaced. You may need to get the electricity switched on.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The village itself is in a very picturesque setting, nestling between two high bluffs and surrounded by mountainous crags. Its waterfront is lined with cafes and restaurants, some of them in old stone houses built by the former Greek population of the island. A rather forlorn-looking but pretty white Greek Orthodox church stands in the middle of the waterfront, a sad memorial to the former thriving Greek population of the island.
KalekoyChurch.jpg
Former Greek Orthodox church |
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Small kiosk only in the harbour. More provisions in Gökçeada town, four kilometers away.
Eateries
- Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour.
Internet/WiFi
Wifi at Yakamoz Pansyon (the one with the terrace) on the hill overlooking the harbour (15 minutes walk up a steep hill).
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Car rental in Gökçeada town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins on the quays.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Infrequent buses to Gökçeada town.
Routes/Passages To/From
Kaleköy is a convenient staging post on passage between the Dardanelles or the Turkish coast and the islands of Samothraki and Thasos or the coast of northern Greece.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2011 --Athene of Lymington 12:58, 21 June 2011 (BST)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- It took us a considerable amount of detective work and an intrepid visit in rising winds to discover that Kaleköy harbour was open for business. The beauty of the World Cruising Wiki is that you now don’t have to!--Athene of Lymington 12:58, 21 June 2011 (BST)
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