One more night on the Turkish Coast

Bozuk Buku, now an isolated bay and rocky wilderness, was formally called Loryma on the peninsula of the same name. Still on Turkey's mainland, and only 8 miles from the island of Rhodes, from 100 BC and earlier, the area formed the power base of Rhodian territories.

The Acropolis for the city was located high at the bay's entrance. Nothing remains of the city, except for the citadel, made of large stone blocks, some over 17 ft and all fitting perfectly without mortar. It was a tricky hike up to reach the view seen below, but definitely worth the effort.

Tucked in behind the left entrance is a simple restaurant with a jetty for mooring stern-to. No charge to tie up, but dining encouraged. Offerings include basic Turkish dishes and next morning, fresh bread by the restaurant owner's wife, baked outside over coals in a stone oven. The surroundings are idyllic and sheltered.