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Gocek to the north
Heading north from Göcek - with two weeks to spare and travelling at a good pace - you can sail to Bodrum and back, or book a one-way charter.
First stop is Ekincik from where you can head to the Gulf of Marmaris and explore the various beauty spots dotted along the spectacular coastline, as well as the bustling town of Marmaris. Further north is the Gulf of Hisaronu, boasting a number of fantastic anchorages, inlets, islands and villages.
Places to see along the way include:
Ekincik
Top of pageA picturesque spot from where you can take a local boat to the ruins of Caunos and the village of Dalyan. Spend a day here, as much for the scenery en-route as the ruins of Caunos itself. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the tasty local restaurant with its friendly ambiance and fantastic views
Marmaris
Top of pageA lively tourist town with a pretty promenade packed with restaurants, carpet shops, bars and of course tourists, Marmaris old town offers good shopping and a weekly market every Thursday; head to the marina for good facilities and reasonable restaurants.
Further north, on the west side of the Gulf of Marmaris, there are numerous anchorages including:
Further north, on the west side of the Gulf of Marmaris, there are numerous anchorages including:
Turunc
Top of pageA very wide bay with good holding, Turunc is ideal for a day-time visit with a pleasant pebble beach and good restaurants. Kids love it!
Gerbekse
Top of pageVery clear water.
Serçe
Top of pageA narrow inlet opening out into a lake with sheltered anchorage and a basic restaurant.
Bozuk buku
Top of pageAlso known as Loryma, Bozuk Buku is a large sheltered bay ideal for an overnight stop. In addition to an ancient citadel on the peninsula and scattered ruins along the shore, there are a couple of decent restaurants with moorings and jetties.
Söğüt
Top of pageA large bay complete with a jetty and quality restaurant, Sogut is set against the backdrop of spectacular mountains – ideal for walking.
Bozburun
Top of pageOnce the sponge diving capital of Turkey, Bozburun is now home to a selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There are several sheltered anchorages nearby with good holding.
Dirsek
Top of pageA sheltered inlet with a good restaurant at the head of the bay serving locally caught fresh fish.
Selimiye
Top of pageA large peaceful bay offering a small selection of shops and good restaurants with their own jetties.
Keci Buku
Top of pageA sheltered and picturesque inlet near the village of Orhaniye, the island in Keci Buku bay has sheltered anchorage behind it.
Marti Marina
Top of pageOffering an excellent range of facilities - including a well-stocked supermarket - visitors are able to catch a free dolmus (minibus) that runs regularly between Marti Marina and Marmaris, 30 minutes away. This is an ideal place to start or end a one-way charter.
Bencik
Top of pageA recommended lunch stop, Bencik is a deep but narrow creek, known for its red rocks and pine covered slopes. Explore the stream at the head of the inlet by dinghy.
Datca
Top of pageOne of the most charming and picturesque towns in the area, local people own summer homes in Datca meaning that the spirit of the town is very Turkish. There are plenty of shops to restock provisions, good fruit & vegetable stands and superb restaurants around the harbour – ‘Captains place’ is highly recommended. Be sure to take the 30-minute hike up the hill to ‘Eski Datca’ - the old Datca; there is a very beautiful view from the top.
To visit the Gulf of Gokova, voyage further north where you will find picturesque anchorages, as well as Bodrum, a highlight of the area.
Palamut
Top of pageAn attractive small harbour with several restaurants nearby, Palamut is known for its stunning pure white beach.
Knidos
Top of pageThis is a pleasant anchorage with some interesting ruins scattered at the tip of the peninsula. Please be aware that the holding is not good here.
Yedi Adalari
Top of pageYedi Adalari offers many sheltered anchorages in rugged surroundings with no facilities. The area is great for snorkelling and there is even the possibility to see turtles and monk seals. Alternatively, take your dinghy and explore the river.
Değirmen Bükü
Also called English Harbour because it was used by the British Boat squadron in the Second World War, Değirmen Bükü is a large sheltered inlet with several anchorages and restaurants. Surrounding the shore is a forest, ideal for walking.
Sehir Adalari
Top of pageDating back to the 5th century BC and boasting plenty of historical sites, the Island of Sehir is definitely worth a visit. Boasting soft white sands - said to have been shipped from Egypt - the most famous landmark is the legendary ‘Cleopatra's Beach’. Unfortunately Sehir Adalari gets very busy with daytrip boats.
Cökertme
Top of pageThis sheltered bay has a small village skirting the water's edge with several restaurants and carpet makers - some provisioning is possible.
Bodrum
Top of pageOne of the most charming holiday locations in Turkey, Bodrum is set in a magnificent bay and is home to the impressive Crusader castle of St Peter. This busy town has a lively atmosphere with great shops, bars, restaurants, nightlife and market. Located less than 30 minutes from the new international airport, Bodrum is the ideal place to begin or end a one-way charter.