DATCA
Datca has a quality all its own ,defined by its sea and its very air.Strabo says that when the gods held someone in particular favor-they sent him to this peninsula to enjoy a long life.The town of Datca has become popular stop over for yachtsmen, and offers many seafood restaurants and pubs.

BENCIK
Bencik streches inland 3 km, almost as if attempting to break through to the other side.It is a great pleasure to wander about these coves and imlets dringking in the loveliness of their blues and greens. The beauty of the scenery cannot be adequately told and must be experienced to be appreciated.

HISARONU
After leaving Bencik,we enter Hisarönü harbor where the ruins of Bybasos are to be found.Thegulf of Hisarönü is rich in natural beauty: the surrounding mountains and forests, and the long "Kizkumu" (sunken 'pier'), a natural sand formation.

KECIBUKU
On southeastern side of the gulf is Kecibükü Bay, inside of which there is an island Kecibükü. Keci Buku is one of the prettier anchorages in Turkey. Good swimming and exploring, including the ruins of Bybassos, a part of ancient Caria. The Carians, it may be noted, were allies of the Trojans, and while Homer said they were barbarous of speech, it had nothing to do with their hospitality.

ORHANIYE
A bit inland from this bay is the village of Orhaniye and the ruins of Bybasos are located on the hill above the village.

BOZBURUN
Hidden away in its own exclusive inlet is the town of Bozburun, famous as one of the gulet Building centers of Turkey.

SOGUT
Ones leaves Bozburun sailing pass Sögüt island and enters Sögüt harbour.There are many island here.The presence of the ancient city of Tymnos is shown on many old maps.

BOZUKKALE (Loryma)
Every yacht is sure to call at Bozukkale. In ancient times there was a shipyard here. Entering the bay , the citadel walls of the ancient city Loryma that used to be here can be seen on the western side.

SERCE LIMANI
Two miles after Bozukkale is Serce harbor.The entrance of Serce harbor is like a giant door made of huge boulders.The western side of the harbor consists of steep slops and rough,rocky terrain.

CIFTLIK
Leaving here we come to the broad harbor of Çiftlik.There is a holiday village here.

KADIRGA
Setting sail from C iftlik harborwe pass Kdirga Cape with its light enter Kadirga harbour.

KUMLUBUK
A turquoise paradise, lies on the southern side of the bay; On the hill immediately above the jetty are the ruins of the ancient city of Amos.

TURUNC
At Turunc a natural harbor opens out into a wide expanse of spectacular blue water. The blues of the water and the greens of the forest present a picture that is poetic. Turunc is also connected to Marmaris by road. One may anchor in the southern and northern part of the bay and enjoy this exquisite spot.

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

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.