The northern coast of Gökov Bay stretches for about 44 miles from the Bodrum resort in the west to Gökov in the east. Bodrum in the west to Gökov in the east. It is in this picturesque It is in this picturesque bay that the Black Island, famous for its hot springs, or "Kara Ada" as it is also called, is located. This long and tall island is two miles from Bodrum and stretches southeast along the coast. Although the island is called "kara" (black), it is densely covered with vegetation and looks quite green. The slopes of the mountain, which in some places reaches a height of 400 metres, are covered with a beautiful and fragrant pine forest.
Numerous cruise yachts stop at the caves with therapeutic hot springs, of which there are quite a few on the island. There is a belief that the healing muds of this area owes its long youth and beauty to the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. That's why almost all women who have travelled to to this island, they apply this "healing ointment" to their bodies. After taking mud baths, you can rinse in the bubbling mineral springs, and after leaving the cave, you should take a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. The warm The warm mineral waters of the springs flow down from the cliffs and are ideal for bathing. They are even said to be able to change colour.
There are three anchorages on the island. The first of them is Mud Bay. It lies on the north side of the island and locals often take boats out here tourists, who enjoy exploring and experiencing the mud. mud and mineral springs located here. In the bay there is building of the old water treatment institute, opposite to which, in calm weather, you can anchor in front of it and then go down to the springs in a dinghy. It is believed that the local mud relieves sciatica and arthritis and is very nourishing to the the skin. Many cosmetic companies use these beneficial muds to prepare their preparations.
Middle Bay is located on the southern coast of the island, two thirds of the way from its western edge. The cove is very quiet, so it is possible to anchor off the shore at anywhere. However, there are occasions when there are very strong gusts of winds.
End Cove is located in the south-east of the Black Island, opposite the small islet of Yassikaya. It is even better suited for anchoring than the previous one. У the eastern side of the bay, the wind gusts are noticeably weaker, so that's where it's best to anchor.
Behind the Black Island, at a distance of 45 minutes from Bodrum, there is another bay. In this bay, the wind is constantly blowing, which is very refreshing in the hot in the summer. It is an excellent dive site for both experienced and novice divers. The rock formations start at a depth of five metres. and go down to 20 metres. Starfish, moray eels, orfos, octopus, octopus and many other beautiful small fish you'll encounter along the way. You can even find fragments of ancient amphorae.
You can also stay on Black Island for a few days - there is a small hotel and a restaurant.
