Pruva · Route plan
Gökova Körfezi
A sheltered gulf where the pine forest meets the sea
- nights
- 7
- Distance
- 88 nm
- Pace
- Easy pace
- Route
- Bodrum
From Bodrum along the northern shore of the Gökova gulf — the greenest stretch of coast in Turkey. The gulf is narrow and deep, so there is almost no swell. English Harbour and the Seven Islands are the best-known anchorages; the return leg crosses to the Datça peninsula.
Stops
- DepartureBodrumAn afternoon departure from Bodrum, first night at the mouth of the gulf.
- Night 1ÇökertmeÇökertme: the only fishing village on this shore, and the right place for dinner.
- Night 3Yedi AdalarSeven Islands: two nights in the shallow channels between the islets.
- Night 4İngiliz LimanıEnglish Harbour: the hidden inlet where ships sheltered during the Second World War.
- Night 5Sedir AdasıCedar Island: known for the sand said to be Cleopatra's; landing is restricted.
- Night 6PalamutbüküPalamutbükü: a shingle beach on the south shore of the peninsula.
- Night 7DatçaHandover at Datça.
Best time: May–October