There is a choice of several anchorages in Izmir Bay as well as two nice spots further west: Urla and Çesmealti. Both also have city walls where yachts could, in theory, tie up, but there is never any room.
Yachts can dock in the old harbor in Izmir town as well as at the Marina Levent to the SW of the city and at the new marina at Güzelbaçhe, on the southern shore on the approaches to Izmir. Recently the bay has been cleaned of some of the pollutions.
The commercial harbor is out of bounds to yachts. In the old harbor, berth stern-to in the NE corner. The holding is good in thick, black mud, but there is often an uncomfortable chop.
Levent Marina is a small independent concern to the SW of the city (38° 24'23.49N, 27° 04'07.66E) located next to the auto ferry stop on the south side of Izmir Bay in Uçkuyular. Staff are reported to be very friendly to visiting yachts. The ferry to Izmir is just outside the gate and there is a small town two kms (1.2 miles) away. Advance booking is worthwhile as space is very limited here.
Güzelbaçhe Marina is a municipal marina currently under construction some distance from Izmir city, but with good transport links (38° 22'40.15N, 26° 53'06.83E). The marina is - at the time of writing - still unfinished and there continues to be no charge for berthing here.
Last updated: January 2016.
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