From	To	Nautical Miles
Bodrum	Cokertme	21nm
Cokertme	Castle Island	21nm
Castle Island	Degrimen Buku	6nm
Degrimen Buku	Yedi Adalari	15nm
Yedi Adalari	Kormen	25nm
Kormen	Bodrum	18nm

Cokertme

This is the most likely first night stopping place on a cruise of the Gulf of Gokova. The north side of the gulf is generally less attractive than the south, but this is a reasonable distance from Bodrum and offers reasonable shelter from the Meltemi. As everywhere along this coast there is a risk of severe gusts off the mountains behind. Although the relative importance of Bodrum as a charter base seems to have declined in recent years, it can get crowded in summer because of being so obviously the ideal first night stop on a 7 day cruise. Viewed from the sea, it does not look very attractive, but when you get there it is actually rather charming. In the hamlet, there are numerous restaurants where you while away your first night.

Castle Island

Just across the Gulf from Akbuk are Snake Island and Castle Island. Like so many places along this incredible coast, this place is an Aladdins cave of Lycian remains. The bay on Castle Island can get very crowded with day tripper boats taking crowds to Cleopatra's Beach. This tiny bay has sand that Cleopatra reputedly had brought from Egypt for her lover Anthony, and indeed experts have confirmed that it does seem to come from North Africa. Shallow close in-shore, you have to anchor some way off.

Degirmen/English Harbour

This is another of those truly astonishing inlets that the Gulf of Gokova affords. This is a largish area with a wide variety of possible hidey holes. The best known one is English Harbour. It got its name from being used as a base for British Motor Torpedo Boats in the Second World War. The East Cove has two welcoming restaurants, both of which offer fairly extensive provisioning. Stopping at the first one offers a completely wonderful view over the inlet. Water and electricity were both free and very welcome.

Yedi Adalari

Yedi Adalari is a sheltered anchorage in the beautiful Seven Islands providing a tranquil spot to relax overnight. Completely away from the hustle and bustle of Bodrum you can dine out under the stars.  There other creeks and anchorages, like Amazon Creek which provide a spot for a night. Access is simple enough by day, but not to be attempted at night. Our preferred anchorage is the one in the North Cove, but there is not much space there and therefore it is often full. The fact that it is shallow at the head further restricts the number of yachts that can anchor there. The Eastern end of East Creek is a delightfully secluded spot, but you must follow the pilot book closely to avoid running aground. There is also room on the south side of the East Creek, where it's secure in strong winds.

Kormen

Kormen is a great place to swing into for a night as it’s a peaceful small village with a small port that is well sheltered. There is also an excellent fish restaurant and also a small restaurant on the quay, where you can enjoy a night of good food with the sea lapping around you. It’s worth noting that the first harbour is no longer in regular use, and even the most recent Heikell is out of date on that subject! Take care getting in and out can as it can be a bit of an adventure.