Karacaali İskelesi
marina · Gemlik · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Karacaali İskelesi is a marina on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Gemlik.
It lies in Gemlik Gulf.
Also known as Karacaali.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–132°).
Swell can come in from south to west (176°–260°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Karacaali İskelesi 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 village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Karacaali: 7 min on foot
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: Büyükkumla İskelesi, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Borusan Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Borusan Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kurşunlu Yat Limanı, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kurşunlu Yat Limanı, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Narlı Limanı, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Büyükkumla İskelesi marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Narlı Limanı port · 1.6 NM by sea
- Borusan Port port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Kapaklı cove · 5 NM by sea
- Kurşunlu Yat Limanı marina · 6.5 NM by sea
- Altıntaş cove · 8.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Gemlik
- Borusan Port port
- Büyükkumla İskelesi marina
Questions
Is Karacaali İskelesi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karacaali İskelesi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Borusan Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Karacaali İskelesi?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Karacaali İskelesi?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.