At its heart the beautiful Gulfs of
Hisaronu and
Gokova , and opposite, Tavsan or Rabbit Island and cove of the same name where the Robinson Club Maris is located and is the most beautiful port in this region.
Bencik Cove
Bencik is next on this coast and a favourite of the Blue Cruise boats and yachts for its special small coves and there is a government run camping site on the shoreline that is very peaceful and quiet. From here there are walking paths that lead to the shores of
Gokova and is best to stroll either in the early morning or later in the evening especially to watch the fantastic colours of a spectacular sunset.
Dislice Island
At the mouth of Bencik is Dislice (Teeth) Island, so called because the rocks that cover it stick out like teeth, and is a frequent stop for the daily boat tours. The rocks and caves have been formed by erosion from the sea and are great to walk through; it’s also a fantastic place for underwater diving.
Aktur and Kurucabuk Coves
As you continue towards
Datca the summer houses are visible along the coast and the best and most beautiful of these is Aktur on Kurucabuk Cove.
Gunlucek Cove
The cove just before this is Gunlucek Cove and both have beautiful beaches and holiday campsite areas in the forest which are easily accessible using the nearby
Datca -
Marmaris road.
Ciftlik, Sari and Karaincir
The final ports at the western end of the Gulf of
Hisaronu are Ciftlik, Sari and
Karaincir .
Perili Kosk Cove
The Perili Kosk (Haunted Mansion) Cove has a hotel with the same name with a good reputable restaurant; it has a beach that is great for swimming and also wind-surfing activities available.
The beautiful town of Datca, one of the places that many Turkish people wish to retire to, has a port with a bar and there are frequent buses and dolmus minibuses that go to the town. At one end of the peninsula here is the ancient city of
Knidos which is accessible by road, and in between there and
Datca there are many bays and small coves some of which can be reached by sea and some by land and sea.
Kargi and Armutlu Coves
Following on from
Datca is Kargi Cove and next to it the small Armutlu Cove with a wonderful pool for swimming and as you enter the Kizil and Hayit Inlets you will pass by Ince Point and Domuzcukuru.
Palamut Cove
This brings you closer to
Knidos and before visiting this historic place its recommend you make a stop at Palamut Cove for a feast of fish and seafood. This beautiful cove has barren hills that run down to a very
Long Beach and has village houses surrounded by trees on the waterside. It also has rows of small bed & breakfast establishments, summer villas and fishing boats and yachts moored at the port.
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