Charts:
222 – 2215 – 2221 – 2223 Printed by Turkish Navy, Department of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography
1058 – 1625 – 1645 B.Admiralty
Adequate anchorages from Karaburun on the north to Akburun on the south are examined in our portal. From north to south; Gulf of Ildır and Çeşme are on the east and Innusai and Sakız Islands are on the west. The area is steeply mountainous. The shoreline has clear sandy beaches. There are islets and dangerous rocky shallows; navigate very carefully. The prevailing wind reaches full strength – its gusty wind blowing from the north.
All sorts of provisions can be found from the marinas, shelters and towns. Transport facilities are available to most destinations, Çeşme – İzmir highway passes by the İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport.
This region is an important touristic center and summer resort for the inhabitants of İzmir. New accommodation facilities, restaurants and nice sandy beaches are a big attraction for visitors.
Diving facilities are also well developed. There are very interesting spots for scuba diving. Regular diving tours are available.
Chandleries and workshops are available in the region.
Cautions:
1- A shallow area extends about 500 meters by the point of Küçükbahçe on the western end of Karaburun Peninsula. Breaking rocks lie about ½ mile off the shore.
2- The rocky islets on the west of Eğri Liman, called Üçadalar.
3- The shallows at the entrance of Dalyanköy Yacht Port.
4- Breaking rocks and shallow water extend from the northern point of Dalyanköy.
5-Breaking rocks extend out from Point Karataş.
6- A shallow reef lies en route from Gulf Ildır to Çeşme on the south of Karaada.