Coves
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The jury of the daily newspaper "Hürriyet", who are travel writers, captains and guides, have chosen the top 10 coves in Turkey. The most important considerations while choosing the coves were that they be calm, clean and uninhabited. Most of them are located in Gökova, Datça and Fethiye. These secret paradises host people who enjoy Blue Voyage and discovery.
Çatı Coves
Büyük Çatı and Küçük Çatı Coves, drawing a big S shape in the Bördübet port
of Gökova Gulf, are magnificent natural ports. Since there is no land route,
these coves have been protected. They are small, and only one or two boats can
anchor at the same time. The coves are surrounded by centuries-old pine trees
and the sweetgum (liquid amber orientalis) reach up to the sky. Furthermore,
it is a wonderful walking area, although inhabitation and accommodation facilities
are not available. The coves are protected from the wind, so the sea is calm.
The coves are 4 km away from the Amazon area between Marmaris and Datça.
Bademli
Bademli, which is 10 km away from Dikili, Izmir, is a green hidden natural port.
When the weather permits, it is a great pleasure to swim in the turquoise sea
among the islands just in front of the port. The cove is surrounded with olive
trees. The coast has thermal water springs. Sea bass and octopus are among the
tastes to be tried at Bademli Port. The Garip and Kalemli islands are places
to be visited. We strongly suggest you that taste the olives and olive oil and
that you purchase some to take home. Transportation is provided via minibuses
taking off from Dikili, and hotels and pensions are available for accommodation.
Okluk
Okluk, located at Değirmen Bükü, is a very beautiful cove with natural trekking
routes. The famous Turkish seaman Sadun Boro, who traveled all the seas around
the world, protected the pine tree number 8 and the tree is called "Sadun
Boro's Tree". In order to reach Okluk, make the turn towards Karacasöğüt
on the Muğla - Marmaris highway. The cove is 4 km away from Karacasöğüt village.
Yedi Adalar (The Seven Islands)
Yediadalar is famous for its natural beauties and for the surrounding coral
rocks. It is one of the most beautiful stopping ports of the Blue Voyage in
Gökova. The cove is surrounded with pine trees, and a gentle breeze calms the
weather. Trekking, swimming, diving and sailing are among the facilities. You
can reach Yediadalar via the Çatı coves, and it is 10 km away from Amazon area.
When sailing from Tuzla, one must pass Hırsız Cove (the Thief's Cove) to reach
Yediadalar.
Balıkaşıran
At HisarönüGulf on the 26th kilometer of the Marmaris-Datça highway. Balıkaşıran
(which means "passing over fish") is where Aegean and Mediterranean
seas meet. In fact, you can view both seas at the same time. According to legend,
a fish caught here from the Aegean Sea could be transported alive to the Mediterranean
Sea. Another legend tells that whover passes once over Balıkaşıran falls in
love with it and doesn't want to leave. Accommodation is not available, but
access can be provided via minibuses.
Bencik
Bencik Cove is at the narrowest point of the Datça peninsula, which separates
Marmaris from Datça. Dişlice is a rocky islet in the middle of the cove. When
Persians invaded the Aegean coast in 450 B.C., they came this area and so the
cove is mentioned even by historian Herodot. The cove is protected from violent
winds and is preferred by yachts. Accomodation is not available, but transportation
is provided via minibuses from Datça.
Turunç Pınarı Cove
This is one of the Oyuktepe Coves and is located west of Kalemya Cove. You can
get there either by sea or by road. The hills of Turunç Pınarı are full of pine
trees. The restaurant named Balıkçı Osman'ın Yeri (Fisherman Osman's Place)
has been serving in the cove for 24 years, and is very famous. Those who come
here can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, and the local bread, which is baked
in a firewood oven, is also famous. You can taste sea food here in every season.
Torba
Torba is one of the coves that closest to Bodrum, being only six kilometers
away from the city center. Although settlement has recently increased, the cove
has retained its cleanliness. Torba also has historical importance with its
antique rock tombs and monastery ruins. Since Torba is protected from the wind,
the sea is calm. The coastline, although badly damaged in a fire some years
ago, still preserves the general greenness. Hotels and pensions line the shore.
Gideros
Gideros is one of the most beautiful coves of the western Black Sea and is within
the city limits of Kastamonu. The cove is surrounded by chestnut, oak, beech,
box and pine trees. The calm sea resembles a lake and is accessible either by
road or by sea. It's also possible to set anchor. You can reach Gideros via
the curvy İnebolu - Cide highway. Accommodation is available in Cide, which
is 12 kilometers away.
Küçük Kargı
Küçük Kargı cove is on the Mugla highway 3 kilometers from Fethiye and is surrounded
with sweetgum (liquid amber orientalis) trees. It is a natural aquarium and
a favorite place for divers. Picnickers and campers also prefer to visit Küçük
Kargı. Transportation from Fethiye is available. It is very crowded in summer.
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