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Bozburun Peninsula

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The craggy mountainous Bozburun Peninsula is the real hidden Turkey. Almost a living museum, it provides an insight into life in rural Turkey much as it was 50 to 100 years ago. Even in the peak of summer, the peninsula remains peaceful and uncrowded.

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The Bozburun Peninsula

The craggy mountainous Bozburun Peninsula is the real hidden Turkey. Almost a living museum, it provides an insight into life in rural Turkey much as it was 50 to 100 years ago. Even in the peak of summer, the peninsula remains peaceful and uncrowded.

The road leads south-west from Akyaka on the Bay of Gökova to two peninsulas: the northerly Datça Peninsula (known otherwise as Reşadiye) with its dramatic scenery, and the craggy mountainous untamed tendrils of the Bozburun (or Daraçya) Peninsula. The Peninsulas are a short drive, but a million miles away, from the unattractive sprawl of Marmaris.

Unlike Marmaris, Bozburun and Datça’s mountains, woodland and coastal scenery have been heavily protected by conservation laws. The entire region is a living museum, providing an insight into life in rural Turkey much as it was 50 to 100 years ago. Even in the peak of summer, its beaches and interiors remain peaceful.

Heavily wooded mountains – ideal for trekking – plunge down to a scattering of coastal villages and beaches. Remote ancient sites such as Amos, Loryma and Knidos wait to be explored. Village life is geared around agriculture, fishing and the building of the traditional gulet (still handmade in the boatyards of Sögüt, Selimiye and Bozburun). In short, this region provides an opportunity to experience a taste of the real, rural Turkey whilst luxuriating in the comfort of our featured properties.

 

The Towns and Villages of The Bozburun Peninsula...

SögütTucked away on the West of the Peninsula with stunning views towards the Greek island of Symi. Sögüt is a real Turkish village in 'Hidden Turkey', providing a true taste of Turkey as it was many years ago.read more »