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The Hurma Beach

Another waterfront area in the Mazı region is Hurma (Date). The Hurma seaside of the Gökova Gulf is for those seeking a quiet and calm holiday place as its weather not humid throughout the year, it is covered with citrus, olive and pine trees and its sea is very clean. If you get to the top of "Gözyaşı Mağarası" (Cave of Tears), where legend has it the Knights of St John dug into the cave and hid their pots of gold, you can have an overall view of the area. Another rock site is the "Kayık Kayalar" (Caique Rocks) at the entrance of the cove.

Opposite is the inlet called Viking Canyon, where there is a beautiful sand beach where you can swim for free.

One characteristic of the coves of Ilgın, Sedef and Kargılı, which are to the left of Hurma, is that cold water bubbles up with the seabed. In this area, which is a protected natural site, you have many walking paths. You can visit the coves of Ilgın, Sedef, Kargılı, Çökterme and Kisebükü by hiring a boat from Hurma.

How to get there?

You can get to the Hurma seaside by taking the two kilometre long dirt road going down on the left of the coffee house in Aşağı Mazı village.

Where to stay?

The Sahil pension, managed by retired teachers Hacer and Mustafa Dündar, is right at sea level, shaded by trees and with mandarin fields out the back. The natural vegetables and eggs they serve are home produced and there is always fresh fish available.

Tel: (0252) 339 21 31 - 339 21 47
The Akkaş Pension (M. Akkaş)Tel:(0252339 20 95

The Hurma Pension does not charge a fee to those setting up a tent on the Hurma seaside.

The Kayabaşı Restaurant (Orhan Karagöl: (0252) 339 20 50

There are three restaurants in Hurma and the costs for seafood are reasonable but ask for the prices ahead. There is also grilled meats and chicken.

You can buy carpets from the workbenches in the houses. You can also buy honey, olives and olive oil.