Towards Datça and Knidos…
Datça and Knidos are located at the very far end of the long strip of the Peninsula. Knidos is famous for the naked goddess Aphrodite from ancient Greek Mythology, however there is more to see on the way to Datça.
Hisarönü
At the 22nd km of the Datça road there is a turn off to Bozburun on the left. This road leads to Hisarönü which is only 1km away from the turn off. Hisarönü Village is at the furthest point of the bay which is named Hisarönü Bay. The village is a small distance from the main road. The sea is shallow here and the sand is a terracotta color. Hisarönü is another good choice for those who want to have a relaxing vacation far from the crowds of Marmaris. The weather is always windy and of low humidity. Combined with the clean water of Hisarönü, it is especially good for those who suffer from asthma. It is the best place for windsurfing around Marmaris. There is also a horse riding f acility. Boarding houses are also widespread. There are remains of a holy area named Kastabos between the village and the inlet. These remains belong to the Hemithea Temple.
Bördübet Bay
The road turning right, 29 km along the Marmaris-Datça road, leads to Gökova inlet and Bördübet Bay which is one of the unrivalled corners of the inlet. The place is filled with birds chirping. The name of the bay comes from the birds. During the First World War, the personnel of a British war ship which took shelter in that bay, called the bay “birds’ bed” due to the number of birds living in the bay. It is one of the most beautiful and secluded bays around. There is only camping and one hotel in that area. The village and the surrounding environment are protected and any kind of construction is banned there. The bay looks like a brook running into the bay from the sea, turning into a real brook later on. While yachts can enter a little further down, small boats can go to the furthest points of the brook. It is a natural port and a secure shelter from strong winds. The slopes of the bay are covered in forest and it is nice to take a walk on the forest paths, while listening to birds singing.
Çubucak and İnbükü forest camps
There are forest resorts of Çubucak at 20th km and İnbükü at 28th km of the Marmaris-Datça road. Those are fine places for visiting with their cooler climate and clear sea
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