Route: Bodrum – Knidos – Palamutbükü – Bozburun – Bozukkale – Serçe Bay – Ekincik – Cennet Island – Marmaris.

PalamutbüküPalamutbükü is 25 kilometers away from the center of Datça. There is a small island off the bay. The sea of ​​Palamutbükü, which has a 2-kilometer-long sand and pebble mixture, is very clean. The water with a clarity of 25 meters is very suitable for spearfishing.

Bozukkale (Loryma) Road transportation to this natural harbor in Bozuk Bay, at the south-western end of the Bozburun peninsula, is quite difficult because it is partially surrounded by mountains and the land has a steppe character. Transportation to the city is by sea until Bozukkale port. Then, it is necessary to climb for more than an hour to the ancient city of Loryma. Loryma, a small city B.C. It was founded in the 7th century.

In the upper part of the city, which is surrounded by a two-phase wall dating back to the Archaic and Classical periods, there is an acropolis, which is also surrounded by a two-phase wall. Three large cisterns on the acropolis and the foundation remains of only one building show that this area was used for shelter in times of danger. The narrow and long harbor castle controls the entrance to the bay. Loryma’s residences are located on terraces carefully built on the slope.

The “Artemis Soteria” sanctuary is located in the plain to the west of the city. The necropolis area, extending southwards to the west of the bay, is located adjacent to the temple. In the plain to the south of the necropolis, there is the sanctuary of Apollo. It is also known from the inscriptions that there was an altar dedicated to the Rhodes god Zeus Atabyrios. This information also shows that the city, which was at a strategic point for the defense of Rhodes, was under Rhodes’ control.

During the Byzantine Period, three churches and many houses were built on the Loryma acropolis, which was a navy base and weapons depot, using ancient materials. Kent M.S. It was completely abandoned after the Arab invasion in the 7th century.

Paradise Island, which is 30 minutes away from Marmaris by sea, is actually a peninsula completely covered with forest. The island, where hostels and restaurants are located, is a frequent destination for tour boats throughout the season and is a stop for swimming and entertainment. You should pay attention to the depth when wall diving from the slopes of Paradise Island. The top of the wall contains beautiful plants.

Although the post-diving activities are not as much as those in Bodrum, they are at a level that will please sea enthusiasts.