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Clearance

All the Authorities are based in the commercial harbour, but will normally visit the old harbour to clear yachts in.

Docking

There is a choice of several anchorages, the marina to the SW of the city, or the old harbour. Recently the bay has been cleaned of pollution. The commercial harbour is out of bounds to yachts. In the old harbour, berth stern-to in the NE corner. The holding is good in thick, black mud, but there is often an uncomfortable chop.

Levant Marina is a small independent concern and reported to be very friendly to visiting yachts. The ferry to Izmir is just outside the gate and a small town 2 kms away. Advance booking is worthwhile as space is very limited.

Levent Marina
Izmir Korfezi, Mustafa Kemal Sahil Bulvari, 1880 Sokak No. 72, Cakalburnu, Izmir
Tel:+ 90.232.2788827, Fax:+ 90.232.2786766, VHF Channel 73, 16 (24hr)
tarik@levent-marina.com.tr
Electricity, water and telephone connections. Fuel dock. Showers and laundry facilities, restaurant, bars, shops and foreign exchange, all at the marina.

Port Alacati Marina
Liman Caddesi Alacati, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
Tel:+90 232 716 97 60, Fax:+90 232 716 61 64, VHF Channel 72
marina@alacatimarina.com.tr
38deg 15'N, 26deg 23'E 200 berths, 100 on shore storage, 100 tons travel hoist, full facilities.

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