Hisarönü Gulf

The Gulf of Hisarönü is the deep, island-strewn bay between the Datça and Bozburun peninsulas — one of the quietest and most beautiful cruising grounds on the Turkish coast, and the heart of the classic blue cruise. Pine forest tumbles to sheltered water, the bays are deeply indented and often empty, and the old gulet-building town of Bozburun keeps its slow, seafaring character.

A Hisarönü charter is about peace and pine-scented anchorages. Drop anchor in the near-landlocked Serçe harbour, explore the ancient Loryma fortress above Bozukkale, swim in the still water at Bencik and Dirsekbükü, or call at Bozburun for dinner ashore. The gulf's mix of calm inner bays and steady afternoon breezes suits both relaxed family weeks and proper sailing.

Most charters reach the gulf from Marmaris or start in Bozburun itself, about two hours from Dalaman Airport.