Güzelce Marina
marina · Büyükçekmece · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Güzelce Marina is a marina on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Büyükçekmece.
It lies in Çatalca Peninsula.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east, south, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–156°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (328°–336°).
- 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
Güzelce Marina 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
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Küçük Ev Et Lokantası) 240 m away
- Supermarket (Şok) 280 m away
- Bus (Güzelce Meydan) 320 m away
- Parking 720 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 north wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mimarsinan Sahili cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Kıyı İstanbul Marina marina · 3.9 NM by sea
- West İstanbul Marina Plajı cove · 6.8 NM by sea
- West İstanbul Marina marina · 7.5 NM by sea
- Marport Ana port · 8.3 NM by sea
- Kumport port · 8.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Büyükçekmece
- Kıyı İstanbul Marina marina
- Mimarsinan Sahili cove
Questions
Is Güzelce Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Güzelce Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mimarsinan Sahili, 3.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Güzelce Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Güzelce Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.