Today, we will sail into the Hisarönü Gulf. For lunch we will anchor in Orhaniye. In Orhaniye Bay, you will see the unique scenery of a natural tidal formation called 'kız kumu' (Maiden's Beach). There are so many myths about this reddish sand-path going from the shore to the inner parts of the sea. On a tiny island located in the bay, you can see the wrecks of an antique castle, a sign of an ancient city. Today, our final destination will be Selimiye for dinner and overnight stay. It's also been quietly serving the natural port for yacht tourism. Selimiye is dominated by the large enclosed bay like a lake view. Many people arrive in Selimiye by yacht or gulet. The town has a strong local reputation for traditional wooden boat building, so on the road into the town you will pass several boat yards where you will see massive wooden gulets being built in time-honored traditional methods. Also look out for fresh figs, almonds and other goodies that you can buy from the small local shops.
