Yeşilova Gulf

At the western end of the Bozburun Peninsula, Atabol Point (36°40'27"N-27°57'64"E) and Kızıl Point (36°36'60"N-27°57'38"E), 4.4 miles to its south, encompass Söğüt Harbor to the east. It appears as Sömbeki Gulf in old charts.

It is surrounded by high, bare mountains without vegetation. Some parts of these areas have pine trees, but generally consist of scrubland.

Although there are sheltered coves on the northern shore, there is geographically no shelter on the south. Due to this characteristic and because the southern shores are lee shores, anchoring is not possible here. However, on days with good weather, there are places suitable for day anchorage. The seabed structure is excellent and the water is very clean.

Indeed, the seabed structure of the gulf is generally very good. Apart from the piers at Bozburun Harbor and Söğüt Harbor, there are no places to berth or provision. However, since the gulf is small and distances are very close to each other, this is not considered a disadvantage. In fact, it becomes a preferable place in terms of calm and tranquility.

Within the gulf, there are haul-out facilities. The coves, except for one or two, are pristine and have no road access.

Road connections to Marmaris from the gulf are provided by Bozburun and Söğüt. Fuel is only available in Bozburun. The health clinic is also in Bozburun.

Points to be considered in the gulf:

1)   Atabol Rock and its debris off Atabol Point

Atabol Rock Light: 

Fl (2) 5s 5m 6M 

36°40'16"N-27°57'28"E

Located 700 meters offshore in a southwesterly direction from Atabol Point, this is a very dangerous rock. It extends underwater over an area of 40-50 meters. On top of the rock, there is a 5-meter high concrete column and its light. This rocky area, where many vessels encounter difficulties every year, is very dangerous because it is far from shore and indistinct.

2 ) The debris on the extension of the cape immediately east of Atabol Point,

3)   Ada Strait shoal and bank,

4)   Bozburun Harbor, the shoal between Burgaz cove,

4)   Üçtaş rocks on the eastern side of Söğüt Island.

Winds blowing from the northwest directions from Datça Peninsula continue by changing direction in Yeşilova Gulf. On the north coast west, on the south northwest and to Söğüt Harbor southwest.

Between Simi Island and the Gulf, the northwest wind, especially in the afternoon and evening, strengthens and raises waves. Below this location, from Mersin Point onwards, it turns west.

Summers are dry and hot, winters are mild and rainy.