The Bozburun Peninsula is a beautiful stretch of
coastline, dotted with rural villages, sheltered coves and
stunning bays. It’s popular with yacht owners who come fro
the tranquility and laidback atmosphere. The village of
Bozburun itself is where some of Turkeys finest Gulets are
built. Approximately a 1 hour drive from Hisaronu Koyu, it’s
well worth a trip, the coastline and scenery you’ll pass
along the way are truly breathtaking.
Orhaniye is the next village along from Hisaronu Koyu, just
a 10 minute drive, or a short Dolmus (local bus) hop away
and home to the modern Marti Marina. A popular stop on many
boat tours of the Peninsula; you might be surprised to sea
droves of people appearing to walk on water. They’re not. In
fact, Orhaniye is home to a low sand spit which means you
can walk through the water up to your ankles. The bay is
marked on maps as ‘Keçibükü’ or Goat Bay, but is referred to
locally as ‘Kızkumu', meaning Maiden's Sands…Legend has it
that a girl who wanted to meet with her lover put some sand
in the hem of her skirt and planned to fill the sea with
this sand to get to her lover. However, there was not enough
sand and she was drowned. In the middle of the cove is an
island, home to the ruins of a castle, believed to belong to
the ancient city of Baybassos. You can visit the island by
hiring a ‘caique’ (small boat) and then following the path
to the castle. At the tope you’ll be rewarded for your
efforts with a beautiful view.
Bozburun accomodation, click the pic :
Selimiye is another village, just a few on from Hisaronu
Koyu on the Bozburun Peninsula. It’s a small, peaceful
fishing village with a handful of quay-side restaurants and
a slow pace of life. Stop here and enjoy a delicious meal
overlooking the crystal clear blue waters, or explore the
historical ruins of three castles from the ancient city of
Hydas. There’s also an observation tower 100 metres from the
shore, here you’ll get a stunning view of the Peninsula.
Akyaka is another gem on the Aegean coast which is well
worth discovering. Situated on the Gulf of Gökova, Akyaka is
home to a Carian town called Idyma – dating back to 330 BC.
Evidence of You can see evidence of Akyaka's ancient past in
the form of rock tombs, cisterns and walls. Today it’s more
well known for its Ula architecture – an ornate style unique
to the Mugla province. There’s a long sandy beach for
sunbathers, or for the freespirited canoeists, Azmak Stream
is perfect.
For the Sun newspaper review of Akyaka check this
link
Içmeler borders Marmaris, you can reach it by car, Dolmus
(local bus service) or taxi boat from Marmaris itself.
Içmeler is a well-established resort with bars, restaurants,
hotels, and shops a plenty. The centre is dotted with palm
and eucalyptus trees, making it a pleasant place for a
stroll or an evening out. It’s popular among beach-goers,
and is one of three blue-flag awarded beaches in the area.
As well boat trips, the resort is also ideal for watersports
including scuba diving.
Turunç was until recent years, only accessible by sea. You
can still catch a boat from Marmaris or Içmeler to Turunç, a
popular sea taxi route with the locals. Turunç has in recent
years started to become more developed as a resort in its
own right, but is still well worth a visit, especially if
you go by car. The view as you reach the top of the dramatic
hillside and begin your decent to Turunç is amazing. Its
pine-tree sheltered bay and handful of shops and restaurants
have everything you need for a relaxing day and,
occasionally yachts casually drop anchor to let their
passengers explore the bay and swim in the clear waters of
the blue-flagged beach.
Marmaris will be on seperate pages.
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