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RHODES
There is so much to see in Rhodes, the walled Old City is a labyrinth of narrow streets and cobbled alleys with attractions on every corner, from intriguing shops to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knight of St.John. Rhodes was once the bastion of this powerful religious brotherhood which adorned the city with the spoils of war and profits of trade.
An island with a long and storied history and mythology you may remember it because of the giant statue which used to guard the harbor, so big that ships could sail between its legs. The statue is gone now but the harbor is a collection of fortresses and castles that will keep you facinated. Rhodes is one of the most popular islands in Greece.

SYMI
Beautiful bays and pebbled beaches, best reached by a Blue Cruise. Daily boats between Symi and Rhodes and many people come for the day to eat in the restaurants and wander around the beautiful town. Symi is just seven miles from the coast of Turkey. The town of Symi is filled with neo-classical mansions in a variety of colors with a castle above. Another great island for walking.

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.