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Cleopatra Island
(Sedir
Island-Cedrae)
is located on the
18 km.
north of
Marmaris.
Cleopatra Island
is also known as Sedir
Island or City Island.
Cleopatra
Island is famous with its
golden sandy beach known as
Cleopatra Beach and the ancient
city of Cedrae.
The remnants of the city walls
can be seen. It is famous with
its huge beach and ancient
theatre ruins. There is an
interesting beach on the small
bay on the northwest of the
island where it is believed that
Cleopatra swimmed here.
According to the legend,
Cleopatra and Antonius swimmed
here and the sands have been
brought by the ships from North
Africa. It's been said that this
type of the sand can only be
seen in Egypt.
The ruins on the
east part of the island stands
for the era of Romans. Theatre
area is in good condition. On the
east part of the island there is
an Agora. According to some
epigraphs, athletics festivals
have been organized in this area
for the honor of Apollon.
Things
to Do & See in Cleopatra
Island
Cleopatra Island
is a wonderful promenade region.
You may enjoy your holiday in
the company of the ancient city
of Cedrae remnants, the golden
Cleopatra beach, the sun and the
sea. The Camlik Port is the
transportation point.
Three kilometers from the Camlik
Port, you will see a small
village of Camli. It is
believed to be the first
settlement area of the Caria
region. Fresh air, clean water
and beautiful landscape await
you there.
9 kilometers away from the
village Camli, you may arrive to
Boncuk Cove. The cove is
very popular. It has a clean and
comforting water. There is a
facility on the shore for the
visitors. The area is popular
for swimming in a calm, quite
and rocky are. The region
between Boncuk Cove and
Karaburun is the one and only
observation area in
Mediterranean for the sandbar
sharks' fertility and growth.
Diving tours are organized for
observation especially during
May-June.
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