DATCA : Datca has a quality all its own ,defined by its sea
and its very air.Strabo says that when the gods held someone in
particular favor-they sent him to this peninsula to enjoy a long
life.The town of Datca has become popular stop over for yachtsmen,
and offers many seafood restaurants and pubs.
BENCIK :Bencik streches inland 3 km, almost as if
attempting to break through to the other side.It is a great pleasure
to wander about these coves and imlets dringking in the loveliness
of their blues and greens. The beauty of the scenery cannot be
adequately told and must be experienced to be appreciated.
HISARONU After leaving Bencik,we enter Hisarönü
harbor where the ruins of Bybasos are to be found.Thegulf of
Hisarönü is rich in natural beauty: the surrounding mountains and
forests, and the long "Kizkumu" (sunken 'pier'), a natural sand
formation.
KECIBUKU : On southeastern side of the gulf is
Kecibükü Bay, inside of which there is an island Kecibükü. Keci Buku
is one of the prettier anchorages in Turkey. Good swimming and
exploring, including the ruins of Bybassos, a part of ancient Caria.
The Carians, it may be noted, were allies of the Trojans, and while
Homer said they were barbarous of speech, it had nothing to do with
their hospitality.
ORHANIYE : A bit inland from this bay is the
village of Orhaniye and the ruins of Bybasos are located on the hill
above the village.
BOZBURUN Hidden away in its own exclusive inlet is
the town of Bozburun, famous as one of the gulet Building centers of
Turkey.
SOGUT : Ones leaves Bozburun sailing pass Sögüt
island and enters Sögüt harbour.There are many island here.The
presence of the ancient city of Tymnos is shown on many old maps.
BOZUKKALE (Loryma) Every yacht is sure to call at
Bozukkale. In ancient times there was a shipyard here. Entering the
bay , the citadel walls of the ancient city Loryma that used to be
here can be seen on the western side.
SERCE LIMANI Two miles after Bozukkale is Serce
harbor.The entrance of Serce harbor is like a giant door made of
huge boulders.The western side of the harbor consists of steep slops
and rough,rocky terrain.
CIFTLIK : Leaving here we come to the broad harbor
of Çiftlik.There is a holiday village here.
KADIRGA : Setting sail from Çiftlik harborwe pass
Kdirga Cape with its light enter Kadirga harbour.
KUMLUBUK : A turquoise paradise, lies on the
southern side of the bay; On the hill immediately above the jetty
are the ruins of the ancient city of Amos.
TURUNC : At Turunc a natural harbor opens out into
a wide expanse of spectacular blue water. The blues of the water and
the greens of the forest present a picture that is poetic. Turunc is
also connected to Marmaris by road. One may anchor in the southern
and northern part of the bay and enjoy this exquisite spot. |
