Orhaniye & Kızkumu
Bay with a natural sandbar — Kızkumu — that lets you “walk on water”.
Orhaniye is a small bay on the Bozburun peninsula. Its best-known feature is Kızkumu (“Maiden’s Sand”), a narrow sandbar that runs out into the bay just below the surface, so guests appear to walk on the sea.
The bay has small beach restaurants and a quiet marina, and is a frequent gulet stop and photo stop on road tours.
- →Calm, shallow water — ideal for families.
- →Beach shoes help on the sandbar.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Hillside resort above Hisarönü bay, a peaceful base for the Bozburun peninsula.
Five-star all-inclusive resort with a private beach in the quiet bay of Turunç.
Beachfront all-inclusive hotel in Turunç with indoor and outdoor pools and a kids’ club.
Places nearby
- Hisarönü Bay4.3 km
Wide, sheltered gulf west of Marmaris, the starting point for the Bozburun peninsula.
- Selimiye6.2 km
Fishing village on a sheltered bay, known for its waterfront restaurants.
- İçmeler Beach10.6 km
Long beach of fine shingle and sand with a palm-lined promenade and water sports.
- Turunç Bay10.7 km
Small, steep-sided bay with a village beach and clear water, south of İçmeler.
- Kumlubük Bay11.2 km
Quiet bay south of Turunç with beach clubs and a peaceful atmosphere.
- Amos Ancient City11.3 km
Hilltop ruins of an ancient Carian city with views over Kumlubük bay.