Cruise tip: Bodrum - Akbük Liman
(northern tip of Gulf of Güllük)

about 140 nm

The Gulf of Güllük stretches north from Bodrum. It's most outstanding features are the four deep cuts inland and a south coast with countless coves. The influence of the meltemi is much stronger here than in the Gulf of Gökova, therefore winds up to 6Bf are not unknown during the day. Bays here are rarely uninhabited, however, they consist predominantly of small villages and settlements.

Bodrum - Gümüslük 18 nm

After leaving the marina it's off to the most southern point of the Bodrum peninsula, then 6nm north into the bay of Gümüslük. Throw anchor in the northern part or tie up with stern line to the steps in front of the restaurants. Gümüslük is famous for its fish specialities, so it's very popular with the locals in the summer. There's an alternative 6nm north east called Yalikavak. However, the small harbour has limited capacity so it's often full, but there's enough space on the breakwater wall and on the new yacht jetty 0.5 nm south of the town. There are also excellent fish restaurants in Yalikavak as well as plenty of places to get supplies.

Gümüslük/Yalikavak - Akbük Liman 18/14 nm without tacking

From your anchorage, it's north against the prevailing winds to the Gulf of Akbük Liman. Here you have a choice of two equally good anchorages at Kuruerik Liman or the peninsula of Sapli. Both spots have crystal clear waters and lovely, sandy beaches. If you wish to visit ancient Didima, then Kuruerik Liman is 3km nearer to it than Sapli.

The choice of places to go to next is immense. In actual fact, there are bays worth anchoring in practically every 3 nm Here are just a few:

First of all there's Kazikli, and there are 2-3 bays in Cam Liman, all of which are of excellent water quality and surrounded by forests waiting to be explored. To the east is Güllük, a small fishing town, where plentiful supplies of all sorts are available. The only thing that spoils the peacefulness of this place is an ore loading station.

From Güllük, it's along the jagged south coast to Gündogan. On the way there are about 10 rewarding anchorages, of which our preferred is Güvercinlik. A 15 minute walk to the town is worthwhile because of the ethnicity here. Few tourists find their way to this remote little village. Gündogan is the complete opposite. Here there is entertainment, restaurants and hotels with jetties. These should also be used if there isn't any space at the harbour.

Leaving Gündogan, it's past Yalikavak and Gümüslük again towards Bodrum, or why not make a detour to Kalymnos? More about that in our next cruise tip.

Sailing from Bodrum, Milta Marina - our tips:

Cruise tip Bodrum - Gökova, Akyaka
Cruise tip Bodrum - Akbük Liman
Cruise tip Bodrum - Greek Islands
Cruise tip Bodrum - Santorini - Bodrum

General information: Sailing Region Bodrum
Map of Milta Marina: Bodrum harbour