Marmaris is heaven on earth. Once you come along then you will be addicted to passing by once in every season. And if you still discover Orhaniye yet then you missed a lot of things.
Maybe is not as famous as Monaco but Orhaniye is a must-seen place if you come to Marmaris during your gulet holidays. Then the location has quite easy access by your gulet nearby to Hisaronu and it is pretty touristic but still has the touch of fresh beauty in her. Turkyacht yacht charter.
Since it is popular for yacht owners you will feel that Orhaniye town is ready to welcome you in any way. Pine forest-covered hills and lovely beaches make the unique beauty to complete. You will be amazed by how green meets blue with a deep harmony.
As in all towns, Orhaniye also has a story to tell you. Her history lies back to 300 B.C. At that time Orhaniye was part of Bybassos city. Many centuries ago there was a settlement here.
There is also a gripping myth about the town. It is a nice opportunity that the story is about a place where you can still visit. Do not be surprised if you see people walking on the sea for almost 650 meters. It is not a part of a miracle. A shallow path in the sea allows having this experience. According to the myth, the beautiful Bybassos princess was trying to escape from pirates and unfortunately, she was not good at swimming so she created the path with sands.
However, when it gets dark, she lost her way and sadly chocked on the sea. She died on this path according to the story. That is the reason why it is named after that story as “Kızkumu”. If you ask anyone local they will be agreed that Kızkumu is one of the most famous beaches in the region.
