Yavansu Bay (Martı Bay)

36°38’9.54″ N – 28°52’43.98″ E 

The name of Yavansu Bay comes from the taste of the spring water coming from the mountain because only the drink of wild animals is of high quality.  At the same time, it is called Seagull Bay for the large seagull figure made of stones that you will notice as you enter the cove.

Located in southeast of Cape Kuyrucak, the bay suddenly becomes shallow near the shore.  Therefore, I would like to suggest a perpendicular approach rather than parallel to the wooden pier in the bay.  Since there is no beach gear on the warf- pier, when the depth is around 20 meters, you can anchor and approach this wooden pier with sufficient scope of cable.  Based on my own experience, I do not believe that it is possible to stay sheltered on this pier at night.  That’s why I believe it is right to stay for the day.  I anchored 54 feet single hull and 38 feet catamaran boats one after the other by anchoring at this pier.  Both boats had a chain of more than 80 meters and I gave the entire chain to the water on both boats, leaving a few meters in the dowel.  A few hours after docking, the catamaran did not move a millimeter due to the strong winds from the North-West direction while unfortunately, the 54 feet stern of the boat, while controlling the chain deck and bow, risky approached the pier.

 There is a makeshift restaurant on the beach between the wooden pier and pine trees and you have the chance to get service sometimes but don’t expect a lot.

The biggest advantage of this bay is its calmness.  Another beautiful point is that you can reach Göbün Bay with an incredibly pleasant walk of half an hour and forty-five minutes.  If you are looking for a quiet spot during the day, definitely visit this wide bay that will attract with its magnificent nature.