Turkish Delights #3 - Yalıkavak

"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop" – Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi

Intro:

Turkey is an amazing country, blessed with diversity in its landscapes, traditions, cuisine and history. The country has more than 8,000 km of coastline, including the Black Sea (Karadeniz) to the north, the Mediterranean Sea (Akdeniz) to the south, and the Aegean Sea (Ege Denizi) to the west. There are also many vast inland bodies of water; stunning lakes and beautiful rivers throughout. From mountains to seaside, rural to urban, Turkey is a country with so much to offer, and so much to explore.

Every now and again I am fortunate enough to venture out into different regions. I hope one day that I am able to take one year to discover all of its treasures - but in the meantime I hope to post some of the photos I take on my occasional journeys.

Yalıkavak

My third Turkey post takes us to Yalıkavak; a district located on the northwestern coast of the Bodrum peninsula. Yalikavak is situated on the northwestern coast of the Bodrum peninsula. Due to its west-facing position, Yalikavak is famed for its spectacular sunsets. Boasting stunning scenery, crystal clear water (including blue flag beaches), and a serene atmosphere, Yalikavak has become a very desirable area in recent years; arguably the most desirable district on the Bodrum peninsula.

In terms of amenities, its charming town is very well served by many shops, supermarkets, cafes, renowned restaurants, and a weekly market selling fresh natural produce as well as textiles and other goods.

The town also has a stunning and prestigious new 12,000 m² marina. I will cover the marina in a separate post.

[Y1] View to Palmarina from Mountains

[Y2] View Over Yalıkavak

[Y3] View from Yalıkavak Merkez (panoramic)

[Y4] View from Mountains (panoramic)

[Y5] Küdür Beach

[Y6] Yalıkavak Sunset from Mountains

[Y7] Yalıkavak Dinner at Sunset

[Y8] Yalıkavak Sunset

[Y9] Yalıkavak Sunset Gulet

It would be very helpful if you could reply below to let me know which (if any) of the photos you like the most.

I am not a photographer, and most of my photos are taken with an iPhone 6, so I realise my limitations. I would be really grateful for advice, suggestions and/or recommendations that the community has to offer with respect to technique, composition, equipment etc.

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All the best!

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