Marina near Üsküdar
marina · Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Marina near Üsküdar is a marina on the coast of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara.
The nearest town is Üsküdar.
It lies in Kocaeli Peninsula.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-west (244°–348°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Marina near Üsküdar 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 remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Damalis: 14 min by public transport (16F)
- Chrysopolis: 15 min by public transport (11Y)
- Maiden's Tower: 18 min by public transport (11T)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Köfteci Yusuf) 270 m away
- Supermarket (BİM) 270 m away
- Metro (Giriş 4) 1.4 km away
- Parking 340 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: Kasımpaşa, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kasımpaşa, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Galataport, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kasımpaşa, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kasımpaşa port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Golden Horn cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port of Istanbul marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Galataport port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Salıpazarı Limanı port · 1.2 NM by sea
- Beylerbeyi cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara by wind
More places – Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara
Questions
Is Marina near Üsküdar sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kasımpaşa, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Marina near Üsküdar sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Üsküdar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Üsküdar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.