Bektaş(Kalevezi) Bay

On the northeast of Gemiler Island, Bektaş Bay extends northward, and at its end, there are two bays curving to the east and west.

SOĞUKSU HARBOR

36°33'47"N - 29°04'58"E

At the end of Bektaş Bay, extending westward in a curve, is Soğuksu Harbor. The bay is deep inside.

On the southern shore of the bay, there is a small cove where only one or two boats can shelter. To the west of this cove, there is a freshwater source among the rocks. The bay, surrounded by pine trees, takes its name from this water.

At the end of the bay, there is a small but very beautiful beach. Boats anchor at 6-8 meters depth and take lines from the beach or shores. It is a very small, charming but crowded bay.

It is said that the bay was once the pier of the historic Kayaköy. A path from the shore leads to the village. Just above the beach, at a point overlooking the sea, there is a dome.

During daytime hours, the bay is one of the stopping points for tour boats and gets crowded. If you want to stay peacefully in this excellent bay, it is advisable to stay outside the hours of 10:30-17:00.

The bay is not sheltered in southerly weather.

MERSİN HARBOR

36°33'48"N - 29°05'23"E

At the end of Bektaş Bay, the eastern bay is Mersin Harbor. The bay is deep inside.

It is surrounded by steep rocks and pine trees. It is smaller than Soğuksu Harbor but calmer and more sheltered.

Anchor on sandy bottom at 6-9 meters depth and take lines from shore. However, there is debris close to shore.

It catches light winds.

It is a very special bay, a different mooring point among high mountains.

It is pristine, with no road connection.