24 August 2024 – 27 August 2024
Four family days from Gerenkuyu through the bays of the Gulf of Gökova, filled with swimming, fishing, shared tables and farewells.
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Day by day
We drove from İzmir to Bodrum and left the car at Gerenkuyu Beach in Yalıçiftlik. At 30 lira a day, it was the cheapest parking we could find. We could only hope the car would still be in one piece when we returned. (It was.)
Read the full entry →We set off early for Akbük Bay, heading deeper into the Gulf of Gökova. Once again, we were in the homeland of the ancient Carians.
Read the full entry →We had breakfast in Akbük. After a brief swim, we set off for Çökertme, the bay made famous by the folk song we all know. We were travelling west from the inner Gulf of Gökova towards Bodrum, with the Datça Peninsula ahead of us looking like one enormous island.
Read the full entry →It was time to say goodbye. At 7.30 the key turned and the engine started. Günsu and Berfin were still asleep as we travelled, while Derin drank her coffee, lost in thought. We were heading for Gerenkuyu in Yalıçiftlik to collect the car and drive to the airport.
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Our first overnight stop, with clear water, a sandy seabed and abundant marine life.
PublicA peaceful day of swimming, resting and fishing beneath Kıran Mountain.
PublicA sheltered bay on the Gulf of Gökova’s northern shore, known for its famous folk song.
PublicA pine-fringed bay with the remains of Anastasiapolis along its shore.
PublicOur lunchtime stop on the return journey, with clear water and a light breeze.
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