Caddebostan Marina
marina · Kadıköy · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Caddebostan Marina is a marina on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Kadıköy.
It lies in Kocaeli Peninsula.
Also known as Caddebostan Plajı.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in 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.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (156°–276°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Caddebostan 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
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Rouphinianai: 8 min on foot
- İstanbul Toy Museum: 19 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Kavurmacı Efe Kemal) 250 m away
- Supermarket (Migros) 240 m away
- Metro 1.2 km away
- Parking (İspark Caddebostan Açık Otoparkı) 130 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 south-east wind: Setur Fenerbahçe Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Setur Fenerbahçe Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Setur Fenerbahçe Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Setur Fenerbahçe Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bostancı Kayıkçı Limanı, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caddebostan Plajı 2 cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Bostancı Kayıkçı Limanı marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Setur Fenerbahçe Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Setur Kalamış Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Kınalıada Su Sporları Kulübü marina · 2 NM by sea
- Kınalıada Halk Plajı cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Kadıköy
- Setur Kalamış Marina marina
- Setur Fenerbahçe Marina marina
Questions
Is Caddebostan Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Caddebostan Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Setur Fenerbahçe Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Caddebostan Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Caddebostan Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.