Explore: Cesme
General Info
COVID-19 – 11 June, 2020: The entry of foreign recreational vessels is allowed in all Turkish ports and marinas. See Biosecurity for full details.
Description:
The town of Cesme is tucked in on the western side of the peninsula of Kalem Burnu, opposite the town of Khios (Chios) on the Greek island of the same name. It is an attractive small town and a popular tourist destination with good beaches.
Position:
38°19.54’ N, 026°17.92’ E (harbor)
Clearance
For the full details on clearance go to the Noonsite/Turkey/Formalities page.
The Customs and Immigration Authorities are in the Ferry Terminal building and the Health Authority and Harbour Master in the SE corner of the port.
The formalities can also be completed at Setur Cesme Marina by visiting officials.
Docking
The Camper & Nicholson marina – IC Cesme Marina – in the center of Cesme provides excellent facilities and the Setur Cesme marina, on the opposite side of the peninsula, provides fully serviced berths. There is another marina at Port Alacati, about 15NM south of Cesme.
It is possible to anchor off the town, however, it is difficult to find a spot protected from the N/NW wind. There are also a few forbidden zones in this harbor.
- Photo of town quay courtesy of MV LeeZe, June 2014
It may be possible to come stern-to the town quay (Med-moor using your own anchor), which gets busy with gulets and charter boats. Speak with the Harbor Master. There is no electricity here, but water can be delivered by tanker. The city is working on getting shore power and water to the quay. The town quay is better protected from Northerly winds but offers little protection from Southerly ones. If the wind blows hard from the South it is advisable to move to anchor in the middle of the bay or to a protected bay south of the harbor. There are several good anchorages in the area.
Waste Removal:
See Restrictions for details on disposal of black and grey water in Turkey.
For pump out in Cesme call Turmepa at 0537 766 33 71 one day in advance and tell them the bay you are in. They will come to pump out your holding tank(s).
Last updated: June 2022
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VHF Channel 16, 72
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