It’s like a little “Amazon”; Bördübet, which the British soldiers who hid in this bay years ago called “Bird the bed”, lives up to its name with its mountain pigeon, goldfinch, nightingale, heron, hawk and many other bird species. Bördübet, where the sea intertwines with the forest and forms an interesting bay, free from traffic and buildings; It resembles a small “Amazon” with its variety of plants, birds and animals.

Located on the Reşadiye peninsula of Marmaris, Bördübet Bay is a small holiday resort connected to Hisarönü Village. Bördübet, located on the side of the peninsula overlooking the Gulf of Gökova and surrounded by dense forests, has a unique nature like many bays in the region. Its most important feature is the sea entering the dense pine forest through a 200 meters wide and 600 meters long channel.

The sea surrounded by green pine trees creates a perfect view, especially for photography enthusiasts. In Bördübet, which is a special environmental protection area, there are also wild animals such as mountain pigeons, goldfinches, nightingales, herons, hawks, wild boars, rabbits, squirrels, foxes and badgers. Watching and listening to birds is free, but if you are going to walk deep into the forest, do not forget to consult the local residents.

From “Bird the bed” to BördübetBördübet is a holiday destination that attracts attention with its name as well as its perfect nature. It takes its name from the British who hid in this bay during the war years. Local residents say that the British were surprised by the abundance and diversity of birds and named this place “Bird the bed”, which means bird bed in Turkish.

This name, given by the British, changed over time and the region began to be called Bördübet. The season in Bördübet starts in May and continues until the end of October. However, during the winter months, the region offers an insatiable holiday for those who want to relax. Its most important advantage is that since it is a forested area, it is shady and cool even on the hottest days of August. The only facility in Bördübet is Club Amazon.

The regulars of the Club, which was opened in 1980, are generally foreign tourists who are devoted to caravan tourism and those who love tranquility and nature.

What can be done? Club Amazon and its surroundings are very suitable for those who want to spend their holiday alone with nature in a quiet environment. Those who wake up early in the morning to the sounds of bird chirping may encounter squirrels cooling off on the trunks of the surrounding trees. In addition to the Club Amazon pool, which is generally preferred by children, you can also benefit from the sandy beach, which can be reached by crossing a small bridge, all day long.

The calm bay allows you to explore by inflatable boat and canoe. The nature of Bördübet offers various options for those who like fishing with a fishing rod or speargun and hiking. Thanks to boat trips to the surrounding area, it is possible to reach neighboring bays from the sea.

One of the most interesting activities is to gather a large group and go on a picnic in Club Amazon’s open-back truck, watching the sky and trees. If you have decided to spend your holiday in Bördübet, do not forget to visit the bays such as Yedi Adalar, Kambur Kemal, Saklıkoy and Löngöz, which can be reached through the forest road.

Activities organized by Amazon Club.

Saying Goodbye to the Sun in the Natural Wonder Seven IslandsAmazon Club guests cannot resist an inviting announcement they hear while they are enjoying the real holiday in the bungalows, vardos, Çardak Restaurant, poolside bar and pool located in the forest.

In this event, after a 15-minute journey through the forest with a comfortable covered all-terrain vehicle, the sun will look at the Seven Islands from a high hill on the side of the road and watch the farewell feast of the sun glowing over the hills close to the horizon, painting the sky and the ground. Although it may sound like watching the sunset at first, you feel that there is definitely a provocative and intriguing side to the trip.

Aside from those who are considering whether to stay or go, the vehicle for 9 people is filling up. If necessary, a second vehicle is prepared. Generally, couples and families with children set out with their cameras. The club officer, who both drives and guides the vehicle, sets off after loading the necessary materials into the vehicle. Our guide warns that the branches of the trees stretching out onto the road may penetrate the open windows of the vehicle.

The journey starts about an hour before sunset and continues through the forest and through the plant tunnel, reaching the viewing hill 45 minutes before sunset. The trunk is opened, colorful foldable sun loungers are taken out and lined up side by side. The guide starts playing a CD prepared with melodies suitable for the environment and liked by everyone, on the stereo placed on the front hood.

While those who are passionate about photography are trying different angles and taking the first shots one after another, everyone does not forget to give their camera to someone else and have their photo taken. In this space, the guide takes out the portable table, glasses, chilled white and red wine bottles and starts serving the glasses. The sun approaches the horizon with a glass in one hand, a camera in one hand and music being listened to.

The panorama of the Seven Islands, Bodrum Peninsula, Ören Beach and Bekâr Bay, which is changing from color to color, is viewed in the last light of the day with the participation of the chorus of cicadas. Spouses and lovers become romantic and get closer to each other, the sun coyly shrinks and disappears over Bodrum… On the way back, the questions of what to do tomorrow arise in the minds of those who participate in the sunset tour, while other activities are discussed.

Star Picnic: Bördübed, one of the rare places on the Gökova roof where stars can be watched with the naked eye, had Greek observatories in the past. The most important feature is that the sky can be watched in an environment where there is no light pollution. Today, Amazon club guests go stargazing on moonless nights and have the opportunity to get to know the stars with some simple astrological information given to them.

During this short trip called “Star Picnic”, those who lie back on the sun loungers listen to the night birds and the silence of the night, accompanied by wine, get carried away by its magical spell and make wishes by looking at the stars. The Star Picnic, which takes place on the hill called The End, located at the beginning of the entrance where the sea forms an estuary towards Bördübet Bay, is completed in the time desired by the guests and they return to the club facilities.

Fishing tour: Those who return from the Sunset and Star Picnic can, if they wish, go to sea with the boat that departs early in the morning and have the opportunity to participate in a fishing tour. Those who are skilled catch fish with the fishing gear on the boat, and those who return to the Amazon club in the evening, if they managed to catch a fish, it is fried and eaten collectively for dinner. The fishing tour starts at 06.00 and ends at 09.00.

Sightseeing Tours by Boat: Sightseeing tours are carried out until 16.30 by boat, which departs at 11.00. Tour participants, who have a swimming break and cruising opportunity in Büyük Cati and Datça bays, swim in clear waters in completely untouched bays, cook meat and chicken barbecue on the boat, breathe in the sea air and have a short, albeit short, day blue cruise with their tanned skin. Those who wish can fish with their fishing rods from the boat on their way to and from the boat.

Ideal Time Especially after June, when the July heat of the summer months is combined with the humidity, the stagnant air is felt during the day. Bördübet experiences its ideal season in August, especially in September, and the season called Yellow Summer continues to give pleasure with its calm sea until the end of October. In the winter season, seven of the heated wheeled vardos, which were put into service at Clup Amazon in 2008, provide accommodation.

Some vardos have TVs and promise a different kind of rest for those who take vacation leave in the winter months. In Club Amazon, a curtain is set up in the forest and horror movies are watched outdoors with a projection machine. On moonless nights, couples get closer to each other under the influence of the darkness and the horror movie, accompanied by the sounds of night birds living in the forest.