About Orhaniye

Orhaniye is a natural port. In the Bay the sea is always as flat as a millpond. The colors of the sea and the forest mingle together. Do not be surprised if you see people walking in the middle of the sea. The movement of the sand dunes has created a sand bank that divides the bay into two, starting from the coast. You can walk 600 meters into the sea from the dune known as Kızkumu. Legend has it that a girl, who wanted to meet with her lover on the other shore,walked through the sea with her skirt filled with sand. Orhaniye was a major settlement and a safe port in ancient-times.

In the middle of the bay there is small island with the remains of an ancient castle, believed to belong to the ancient city of Baybassos.

There are many fortresses of different sizes dotted around the area. One small fortress on a large rock within the village was built by people living in the ancient city Baybassos. Water was brought to the city from a waterfall in the village of Turgut by aqueducts and underground pipe system. The ruins of the ancient cities of Kastabos and Erine are also near Orhaniye.

We recommend the restaurant of Dogan Motel and a swim on its private beach. Have an unforgettable diner while watching the sunset to round up another beautiful day in Orhaniye. For boat owners we recommend the Bük Yacht Restaurant. It offers free water and electricity. There is no charge for landing your boat. Delicious fresh fish, bought from local fishermen, are served there.