Cruising Bozburun and Hisarönü Gulf

A traditional maritime village on the Bozburun Peninsula, Bozburun combines wooden boatbuilding heritage with tranquil, transparent anchorages.

Located at the southwestern tip of the Bozburun Peninsula, Bozburun is a historic wooden boatbuilding village surrounded by bare limestone hills and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Opening directly into the Hisarönü Gulf, it represents a quieter, untamed alternative to larger resort hubs, deeply rooted in maritime tradition.

Tradition and Ashore Sights

Famous across Turkey as the cradle of traditional handcrafted wooden gulets, Bozburun’s waterfront is dotted with small workshops alongside traditional fish restaurants and boutique cafes. Walking through the sleepy village streets reveals authentic Aegean life, while the surrounding headlands offer striking views across the narrow strait to the Greek island of Symi.

Anchorages and Mooring Options

The municipal quay at Bozburun harbor provides stern-to mooring with lazy lines or anchors for visiting yachts, along with basic water and electricity. Outside the main harbor basin, the surrounding bays such as Yeşilova Körfezi, Bozukkale, and Serçe Limanı provide exceptional shelter. Yachts can easily anchor in calm, transparent coves and take long shore lines to olive trees or boulders along the arid hillsides.

Navigating from Marmaris

The passage from Netsel Marmaris Marina to Bozburun covers approximately twenty-five to thirty nautical miles, rounding the southern headlands of the peninsula. Afternoon meltemi winds funnel through the straits between the peninsula and nearby islands, delivering invigorating broad reaches and close-hauled sailing. Bozburun serves as the premier gateway for a week of exploring the secluded coves of the Hisarönü Gulf.