The historical Orhaniye Village in the Hisarönü Gulf, one of the most popular destinations for blue cruise vacations, is the shining star. “Castle Island” is situated in the center of the bay’s entrance. On the east coast of the island, there are restaurants and tourism amenities. Orhaniye village was the previous name of the old Greek settlement with unique Mediterranean features, dating back to 300 BC: “KRVASIL.”
legendary kızkumu
Did you know that you can walk on water? Yes just that! When you embark on a blue cruise holiday from the harbor in Marmaris, as you set course to visit the islands and villages in this part of the Aegean sea, there is a very special place located in the quiet village of Orhaniye.
Once you pass the Orhaniye marina, ahead you will notice that holidaymakers are walking on water. Legend has it that the daughter of King Bybassos, who tried to escape from pirates, not knowing how to swim, fills her skirt up with sand and tries to pass across the cove. When she runs out of sand, she drowns. Kizkumu – “Maiden’s Sand” is name after this legend. As a result of dune movement, a shallow started from the land and divided the bay in two. The 600-meter-long strip is known as Kizkumu.
So looking for something interesting to add to your yacht Turkey itinerary, have a refreshing stop at the Kizkumu beach in Orhaniye and don’t forget to bring your camera – otherwise no one will believe you when you tell them that you walked on water across the sea!
