Marina near Avcılar
marina · Avcılar · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Marina near Avcılar is a marina on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Avcılar.
It lies in Çatalca Peninsula.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (124°–176°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Marina near Avcılar lies in the protected area Marmara Denizi ve Adalar Special Environmental Protected Area: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Altın Sini) 230 m away
- Supermarket (A101) 190 m away
- Bus (Ambarlı) 440 m away
- Parking (İspark Avcılar İdo) 250 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Kumport, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: West İstanbul Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: West İstanbul Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marport Ana, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Denizköşkler Sahili cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Ambarlı Limani port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kumport port · 1.8 NM by sea
- Marport Ana port · 1.9 NM by sea
- Menekşe Beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- West İstanbul Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Avcılar
- Ambarlı Limani port
- Denizköşkler Sahili cove
- Kumport port
Questions
Is Marina near Avcılar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina near Avcılar sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is West İstanbul Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina near Avcılar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Avcılar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.