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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 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 "Kızkumu" (sunken 'pier'), a natural sand formation. |
| KECIBUKU |
On southeastern side of the gulf is Kecibuku Bay, inside of which there is an island Kecibuku. 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 Sogut island and enters 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 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 Ciftlik. There is a holiday village here. |
| PALAMUT BUKU |
The first stpping place after Knidos is Palamut bükü.The Triopium, the religious center of the Dorian Confederation. |
| KADIRGA |
| Setting sail from Ciftlik harborwe pass Kadirga 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. |
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