AKYARLAR FISH HARBOUR

Akyarlar, Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Hüseyin Burnu Lighthouse
GPS : 36°57'53.9"N 27°15'50.2"E / 36.964958, 27.263949
Focal Plane : 15 m (49 ft), Tower Height :  9 m (30 ft)
Character : W.FI.(2) 15 Second (two white flashes every 15 second)
Flashing Character : 0.5+5.0+0.5+9.0
Visibility Range : 10 nautical miles

GPS : 36°58'01.8"N 27°17'31.9"E / 36.967168, 27.292204

Main Breakwater Lighthouse
GPS : 36°58'01.1"N 27°17'31.6"E / 36.966963, 27.292098



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Akyarlar is in the often overlooked south-western corner of the Bodrum Peninsula, and is due south of Turgutreis. Akyarlar has a secluded bay, with a birds eye view of the tip of Cos Island. Akyarlar is also a anchor-stop, on day boats from Turgutreis taking the southern tour, and we stopped here for afternoon tea and cake during our trip. In the afternoons, this part of the Peninsula can get decidedly windy.

Akyarlar is situated at the south-western part of Bodrum Peninsula facing the Greek Island of Cos The bay has a selection of restaurants and cafes, and there’s a small beach with loungers, as well as a small harbour jetty where you can take a day boats around this part of the coastline.

An Ottoman fortress on the summit of Mount Aspat and ruins of an old Greek chapel on the slope welcome the traveller to this old fishing village of Akyarlar. It ıs 18 kilometres from Bodrum and used to a popular Greek summer resort long time ago as there are many old houses lined on the shore.

Windsurfing is a very popular watersport in Akyarlar. Akyarlar has a very friendly and relaxed holiday atmosphere.

The cove of Akyarlar is in 22 km from the centre of Bodrum. It stretches between Akyarlar and Koca Points, one and a 1/2 km to the east. Akyarlar Point is the eastern end of the Bodrum Peninsula, where slices of white rocks form ravines. This is the closest point to the Greek island of Cos. The distance is only 5 kilometres. Akyarlar, which is located on the eastern shore of the cove, used to be a village of fishermen and sponge divers.

Care is needed on the rocky shallows Paşa Kayalıkları on the west and the reefs extending out 200 meters from the middle part of the peninsula ended with Koca Burun. Once you get to the waterfront there is the fisherman’s cottage on the right and restaurants in the centre and the moon shaped beach on the left.

HARBOUR

The bay consists of the small harbour at one end and a curving sandy beach sloping down into the incredible blue of the Aegean. Opposite Akyarlar, 5 kilometres across the strait, there lies the Greek Island Cos. There are regular services from this Island to Bodrum. The bay of Akyarlar has a small harbour at one end and a curving beach running from it. There are restaurants lining the shoreline serving excellent locally caught fish dishes.

There is a shelter for fishing boats. The bottom is sand. Drop your anchor off the beach in the depths of 4 - 8 meters, pay attention that you are not obstructing shelter entry. Ease your chain carefully. Depts suddenly shallow to marshland. Crowded anchorage in summer. A large number of boats swing at anchor. Affords shelter from westerlies but, it is open to southerlies.

Capacity : 65 Boats

Main Breakwater : 120 m

SHELTER FACILITIES
Electricity
Water

Administration : Akyarlar Fishery Products Cooperative

VILLAGE FACILITIES
Accommodation : Hotels, Motels, Pensions, Apart Hotels
Dining : Restaurants, Cafes, Buffets, Bakeries
Beach : Long, sandy beaches.
Entertainment : Bars, Discotheques, Night Clubs
Health : Health Centers, Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacies, Dentists
Shopping : Supermarkets, Shops, Markets, Stores
Communication : Post Office, Phone, Internet, Wi-Fi
Repairing & Maintenance Workshops : Akyarlar and Bodrum
Technical Equipment Shops : Akyarlar and Bodrum
Hair dresser
Laundry
Bank,ATM
Public Market : Thursday
Special Shopping : Sponge

FISH AND SEA PRODUCT SPECIES LIST OF THE AEGEAN SEA

TRANSPORT
Akyarlar - Bodrum 21 km, Turgutreis 9 km, Muğla 148 km, Milas-Bodrum International Airport 58 km, Gümüşlük 17 km, Yalıkavak 24 km
Minibus : Akyarlar - Bodrum, Turgutreis
Bus : Akyarlar - Bodrum, Milas, Yatağan, Muğla
Airport : Milas-Bodrum International Airport

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KARACASÖĞÜT ANCHORAGE

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

GPS : 36°56'35.6"N 28°11'10.4"E / 36.943232, 28.186229



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Söğüt Bay lies on the southwest of Karaca Ada, between Points Dede Burnu and Küçükyalı Burnu. The slopes are covered by pine forest.The large planting area behind with its stream is very productive. There are several anchorages in the bay.

The village is surrounded by pines; and since it is in Gökova Specially Protected Enviroment Area, housing is at minimum level. Besides, the historical ruins around makes Karaca a grade 1 archaeological site. Most ruins belong to Hellenistic era. Even though there is not too much remnants from ancient cities of Amnistos and Euthenna, a significant excavation is yet to be done.

Even though village is famous for maritime activities, its main sources of income are agriculture and apiculture. Local tomato, peach and strawberry taste very good. 70% of fruits sold at Marmaris market are supplied from Karaca. Greenhouse cultivation enables peasants to gather crop from these fertile lands during 12 months.

Karaca is a coast village, offering you the best fish dishes at restaurants in downtown or surrounding coves. Fishing boats serve for aficionados, organising daily fishing trips.

There are good depths and the bottom is good for anchor holding. Söğüt Bay is a winter port, providing all-round shelters. A number of boats are wintered afloat here. The water here is well known for its purity. A nice fountain is built in the place of village where Ottoman Naval Commander Piri Reis has got his water.

Global Sailing Marinet
GPS : 36°56'40.5"N 28°11'10.7"E / 36.944581, 28.186310
The shores on the west at the entry, are adequate shelters with a line ashore. The bights on north and south by the Global Sailing Academy are attractive anchorages. The settings are beautiful.

Sögüt is a large bay that provides an all around shelter. There are three mooring possibilities. The Yacht Club, the"town quay" (really just a wooden pontoon) and the restaurant pontoon. The restaurant also provides excellent water. Or you can anchor off. Anchor in 12 - 14 m.

Village Jetty
GPS : 36°56'30.4"N 28°11'09.8"E / 36.941778, 28.186045
The shores on the east are open to westerlies, they are fairweather anchorages. The jetty by the village side has berthing capacity up to 50 boats. Village administration manages the jetty. Water, electricity and wireless connection are available. No moorings. Provisions are available from the markets. Ice and butane bottles are found. Fuel can be obtained from tanker- truck. State clinic is located in the village zone.

GPS : 36°56'31.5"N 28°11'15.8"E / 36.942082, 28.187710
A wooden pier with berthing capacity for 15 boats, extends in the middle, near by the stream. The depths come up quickly to the shore. Laid moorings tailed to the quay. Water, electricty and wireless connections are available. There is a restaurant and market in the complex. Laundry service is given to the visitors.

Plant species: Turkish pine, sage, thyme, laurel, wild strawberry, holy oak, sandalwood, laurel, carob, olive, sweet gum, plane, Jerusalem thorn, heather, myrtle, pamuklu, lily, narcissus

Animal species: Boar, bear, fox, rabbit, lynx, hedgehog, chameleon, hawk, crow, ouzel, magpie, partridge, nightingale, goldfinch, fish (sea bream, red mullet, red sea bream, grouper)

Regular transport services are available to Marmaris 22 km.  3 daily minibus services from Marmaris

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