Discover a true marine paradise

The Aegean coast of Turkey is a sailor's paradise. Gökova, Göcek and Hisarönü are among the most popular destinations, especially by sailors. Hisaronu Gulf is one of the most beautiful places in Türkiye. With its recessed structure and bays, it is a wonderful vacation destination. Most of the gulf is surrounded by forests and contains islands and islets. The color and cleanliness of the sea are second to none.

The village of Orhaniye and its marina

The village of Marmaris Orhaniye occupies an important place in terms of tourism in Hisarönü Bay. With its magnificent view and the newly developed marina, it has become a cove where boaters no longer want to pass without stopping there. Yelkenli Yachting is a charter company located in Martı Marina. You can rent sailboats there to sail in the Gulf of Hisarönü. Yelkenli Yachting also offers the possibility of choosing the optional Ewincher to facilitate your navigation operations. Marmaris Orhaniye Village is a place marked by mythology and history (ruins etc.).

Kızkumu, which especially attracts attention with its color, is mentioned in many legends. The most common of them is: In the past, the king of the city of Baybassos lost the war that lasted for many years to his enemies. The enemies then took control of the city. The princess of the kingdom, known for her beauty, tried to escape the occupiers. But when she arrived at the coast, the princess, who did not know how to swim, miraculously began to make a path for herself with the sand with which she had filled her skirt.

But it was dark. The princess has lost her way. She ran out of sand and drowned in the sea. This legend has a scientific explanation. In fact, the shallow depth of the bottom, and this from land, for around 600 meters, divides the bay in two under the effect of the movements of the dunes.

The narrow wooded fjord of Bencik Koyu

It is one of the most beautiful bays in Hisarönü. The boats are sheltered by numerous pines which form a dense protection behind them. The view there is magnificent. Boaters can admire Bencik Bay in front of them. If you come to this area, this is a perfect cove (fjord) that you absolutely must see.

Colorful sea and white sand: The bays of Dirsek Bükü and Selimiye Dirsekbükü

and Selimiye are two bays where you can shelter without fear in all weathers, in the Gulf of Hisarönü. Their shores resemble 30-mile triangles. Around 100 boats can gather there. Dirsekbükü is a breathtaking cove with its colorful sea and white sand. The waters are a turquoise blue reminiscent of the Maldives. You can view the depths with as much clarity as in an aquarium (up to 8 meters). This berry is our family's favorite. Selimiye is one of the natural harbors of these bays. Tourist but calm, the large covered cove, dominated by Selimiye, almost resembles a lake. Its mountains are covered with pine trees, olive trees and almond trees. The sea is clean, the fish are abundant, the air is full of oxygen, it is peaceful, calm and welcoming.

Thanks to our partner DDS Marine for sharing some of their favorite places to sail.