1: Bodrum 2: G�kova Gulf 3: Karaada 4: Orak Island 5: Kargac�k Bay 6: ��kertme Bay
7: Sedir Island 8: �ngiliz Liman� (English Harbor) 9: L�ng�z 10: Knidos 11: Palamut B�k�

Bodrum: The city is located on the north shore of the Gulf of G�kova. Known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, Bodrum is the birthplace of Herodotus 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 also became home for the first "Blue Voyager", Cevat �akir Kabaa�a� 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 Turkey�s artists, intellectuals and hedonists.

G�kova 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 G�kova pass Karaada, famous for its hot springs and known in ancient times as Arkanessos.

Orak Island: Before Kargac�k bay lays Orak Island on which there are two bays, one on the east and one on the north.

Kargac�k Bay: Kargac�k is a large and fine bay. Yachts may anchor on its southern side. Taking swim in its crystal clear waters is a special delight.

��kertme Bay: This bay is surrounded by pine and olive trees and is sheltered against the winds. Inside the bay is ��kertme 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 K�ran Mountains across the bay.

�ngiliz Liman� (English Harbor): Is a magnificent anchorage place. According to local saying part of the British fleet concealed itself here during the World War I.

L�ng�z: Another one of the important inlets in the gulf of G�kova is L�ng�z, which is also called Karg�l� 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 4th century B.C., the city had two harbors: one facing the Aegean and the other � Mediterranean Sea.

Palamut B�k�: The first stopping place after Knidos is Palamut B�k�. Known as the Triopium, there was the religious center of the Dorian Confederation.