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Bodrum - Datca Destination |
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Our Turkish cruising area stretches from Bodrum in the west along the Lycian coast Antalya in the east. |
 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 Şakir Kabaağaç 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 Kargacık bay is Orak island on which there are two bays,one on the east and one on the north.
| | KARGACIK BAY | Kargacık 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 Kıran mountains across the bay.
| | INGILIZ LIMANI ( English 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 Gokova is Longoz which is also called Kargılı 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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Turkey Blue Cruise Programs |
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