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Datca - Marmaris Destination |
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Our Turkish cruising area stretches from Bodrum in the west along the Lycian coast Antalya in the east. 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 a popular stop over for yachtsmen, and offers many seafood restaurants and pubs. |
 BENCIK | Bencik stretches inland 3 km, almost as if attempting to break through to the other side. It is a great pleasure to cruise about these coves and inlets admiring 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. The gulf of Hisarönü is rich in natural beauty with the surrounding mountains and forests and the long "Kızkumu" (sunken pier) , a natural sand formation.
| | KECIBUKU | On the south eastern side of the gulf is Kecibuku Bay, inside of which there is an island Kecibuku. Kecibuku 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 little inland from this bay is the village of Orhaniye and the ruins of Bybassos 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 | One leaves Bozburun sailing past Sogut island and into Sogut 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 of 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 there we come to the broad harbor of Ciftlik. There is a holiday village here.
| | PALAMUT BUKU | The first stopping place after Knidos is Palamut bükü. The Triopium, the religious center of the Dorian Confederation, was situated here.
| | KADIRGA | Setting sail from Ciftlik harbor we pass Kadirga Cape.
| | KUMLUBUK | A turquoise paradise, on the southern side of the bay 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 or northern part of the bay and enjoy this exquisite spot. |
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Turkey Blue Cruise Programs |
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