SAILING ITINANARY AROUND BODRUM PENINSULA |
GULLUK BAY
The bay curves 25 miles into the mainland and is surrounded by plentiful islands and inlets. Some of the most essential inlets, which are frequently visited, are Akbuk, Kazikli, Cam, Torba, Turkbuku Ports and Asin Bay, Gundogan Buku and Frenk Azmagi. Pine forests towards the south replace the bushy nature of Gulluk bay in the north.
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CUKURCUK PORT
It is composed of two separate inlets and opens to the south. The western inlet is split up into two beaches by rocks. The sea is clear, clean and calm.
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GOLDEN SAND (KARAKUYU QUAY)
It is a tourist attractions area with hotels and holiday resorts, situated 2.3 miles away from Torbali headland. There is a dock for fishing boats to the north of the rocky entrance. A motorway takes you to Didim and Milet, famous sites of antiquity. You can anchor in front of the beach to the east of the town.
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KURUERIK BUKU
It is situated in the southwest of Akbuk port and is also composed of two small bays. If you are coming from the west you can pass through Kirik Burun and Panayir Island, but be cautious of the rocks close to the surface in the northern part!
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AKBUK
Saplatan Mountain forms a natural stonewall in Akbuk bay. You can anchor at Sapli headland or Akbuk village
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KAZIKLI DOCK
The entry between Karaburun and Teke Burnu is called Kazilkli Dock. The sea is not clean, but since the inlet is closed to winds it is comfortable to spend the night.
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KIYIKISLACIK (IASOS)
Kiyikislacik village is situated on the edge of a headland near the ancient city of Iasos. There is a concrete dock in the village. You have to sail very close to Iasos fortress and the remains of a Byzantine tower because the sunken breakwater has closed half of the entrance
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GULLUK
It is enclosed by hills and situated in the eastern part of Asin Bay. It has a big pier and is protected from winds. Only small-scale boats can enter through the breakwater. You can also get water, fuel and oil and do your shopping in the region.
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GUVERCINLIK - SALIH ISLAND
There are bays protected from winds, one in the southeast of Gulluk bay, two others in the southeast headland of Salih Island. There are two piers in the bays of the island.
After leaving this area, you arrive at Bodrum promontory, or the so-called "Autonomous Republic of Bodrum." The first small port that you will see is Torbali.
There are plentiful small islets close to the mainland. However, there are few places protected from winds. You may stay in Torba, Turkbuku, Gundogan or Yalikavak ports. The bays of Gumusluk (Myndos), Karatoprak and Catalada are also comfortable shelters.
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TORBA PORT
It is about four miles southwest of Salih Island. There are holiday resorts and a small port. You can easily anchor to the sand.
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GOLKOY - TURKBUKU
Turkbuku port is situated in the south of Gulluk Bay, between Mesire Burnu and Sapli Burun. Badem Island is situated close to here, protected from northeastern winds. Turkbuku in particular is a very comfortable place for small boats.
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GUNDOGAN INLET (FARILYA)
It is composed of two small inlets to the southwest of Big and Little Tavsan Islands. There is a breakwater for small fishing boats; however, since it is very shallow, you have to be very cautious. You can also anchor in the northwest part of the bay, which is ideal for short stays.
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YALIKAVAK (ORTAKENT - PALAMUTBUKU)
Palamutbuku is rather a big port in the south of Yalikavak headland. There is a shelter for fishing boats in the south. You can also purchase water, fuel and oil from the port and find taxis and busses going to Bodrum, as well as postal services, restaurants and cafes.
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GUMUSLUK
It was built where the ancient city of Myndos once stood. The remains of the old city are a nice place to visit. Gumusluk is one of the rare villages, which has succeeded in preserving its authenticity in spite of development and tourism.
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TURGUTREIS (KARATOPRAK)
It is situated about 2.5 miles north of Huseyin Burnu. Turgutreis is the second largest center after Bodrum and is famous for its mandarin gardens.
The port and its breakwater are well protected against winds; however, it is not convenient, as it is submerged more than two meters. There is a large range of facilities in the town as well, such as bars, pubs, discos, hotels and pensions, so it is almost always crowded. |
AKYARLAR
Between Akyarlar in the west and Koca Burun in the east, there is Gokdiken Buku, a very lovely, modest village with its typically Mediterranean whitewashed houses. It is closed to northern and northwestern winds and has a port for small boats.
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ASPAT FOTRESS (CIFIT INLET)
The castle is situated about 1.3 miles away from Koca Burun, in the north. A small river pours into the sea in the north. The old name of the castle is Aspartos.
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BITEZ
Between Baglar and Ada headlands there is the Agacli inlet, in the southwest of which Celebi Island is situated. In the west is the Aktur holiday resort.
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GUMBET BAY
It is populated with holiday resorts, hotels and pensions. You must be cautious of the rocks in the east of the bay. The area is one of the best places for boat tours and is almost always crowded.
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BODRUM PORT
It was built upon the remains of Halicarnassus, the capital city of Caria. It is one of the most famous tourist centers in Turkey. The eastern bay is known as Greek Town and is a very lovely place with its Mediterranean architecture, narrow streets, crowded beaches and lively nightclubs and discos. The western bay, on the other hand, is known as the Turkish Town and has small houses with gardens. The most significant building of the port is certainly the fortress, built by the Knights of St. John in the 15th century. It is said that Halicarnassus was first built upon the hill, which used to be an island called Zepheria, where the fortress exists today.
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