Beşiktaş Anchorage

This anchorage sits in historically charged waters right off Beşiktaş on the European shore of the Bosphorus, a spot used by Ottoman admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha himself in the 16th century. You'll drop anchor with the energy of one of Istanbul's liveliest neighborhoods right on your doorstep — waterfront cafes, fish restaurants, and the iconic Çırağan Palace are all within easy reach. The Bosphorus current and traffic demand attention here, so keep a close watch on your holding and stay alert to passing tankers and ferries.