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Day 1 : Bodrum
Day 2
: Orak Island - Cokertme Bay
Day 3:
Yedi Adalar - Longoz - Karacasogut
Day 4:
Sedir Island
Day 5
: English Harbour - Ballisu Bay
Day 6
: Longoz - Tuzla Bay
Day 7
: Pabuc Bay - Kara Island - Bodrum
Day 8
: After breakfast, it's time for check-out |
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Area Information
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BODRUM Bodrum, on the north shore of the Guff of Gökova Known in ancient times
as Halicarnassus, Bodrum is the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of
King Mausolus's Tomb (4th century B.C.), one of the Seven Wonders of the
ancient world.
An impressive medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes guards the
entrance to Bodrum's dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and the
Mediterranean Seas meet. The Bodrum Castle now houses the Museum of
Underwater Archaeology.
Bodrum was the home of the first "Blue Voyager", Cevat Sakir
Kabaagaç or the "Fisherman of Halikarnas". It is the undisputed
"hot-spot" of the Aegean Coast. This swinging, singing, dancing
town, with its bohemian atmosphere, gathers together Turkeys artists,
intellectuals and lovers of the good life.
GOKOVA GULF A
yachting tour of the Gulf of Gokova starts from Bodrum. The translucent
and deep waters of the Gulf on the southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula
vary from the darkest blue to the palest turquoise, and the coastline is
thickly wooded with every hue of green.
KARAADA From
Bodrum to visit Gökova pass Karaada, famous for its hot spring s and
known in ancient times as Arkanessos
ORAK ISLAND
Before Kargacik bay is Orak island on which there are two bays,one on the
east and one on the north
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KARGACIK
BAY Kargacik is a large and fine bay.Yachts may anchor on
its southern side.Taking swim in its crystal clear waters is a special
delight.
COKERTME BAY This
place is surrounded by pine and olive trees and is sheltered against the
winds.Inside the bay is çökertme village.
SEDIR ISLAND One
of the best anchorages is the splendidly scenic Sedir Island (ancient
Cedrai) boasts an incredible beach with fine sand composed of fossils, and
a splendid view of the Kiran mountains across the bay.
INGILIZ LIMANI (Engilish harbour)
: Is a magnificent anchorage place.Accrding to local tradition part of the
British fleet concealed itself here during the World War I .
LONGOZ : Another
one of the important inlets in the gulf of Gökova is Löngöz which is
also called Kargili koyu.
KNIDOS At the
end of the Datca Peninsula stands the ancient Carian city of Knidos,
described by Strabo as "a city that was built for the most beautiful
of goddesses, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful peninsulas." Famous as
a center of art and culture in the fourth century B.C., the city had two
harbors: one on the Aegean and the other on the Mediterranean.
PALAMUT BUKU The
first stpping place after Knidos is Palamut bükü.The Triopium, the
religious center of the Dorian Confederation.
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