History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Akvaryum Bay is known as 'Adaboğazı' among sailors because it is located in the strait of İçada (Gora Island) between Gümbet and Bitez peninsulas. This bay, where schools of fish on the seabed, sand ripples and ancient anchor ruins can be seen even with the naked eye due to its glass-clear water, is one of the most ancient stopping places on the Blue Voyage route. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
At sea level, it is a narrow and sheltered strait between the island and the mainland. Its bottom is completely covered with fine white sand. Water depth varies between 1.5 meters and 5 meters throughout the strait. It is surrounded by maquis, wild myrtle and dwarf oak communities. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance to the bay and swimming are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: It is not suitable for strollers as the only access from land is via a steep and stony path. Snorkel and sea goggles are a must.•Facilities and Facilities:It is a virgin natural protected area, there is no electricity or commercial enterprise on the shore. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Adaboğazı, Bodrum / Muğla, between Asarlık Mevkii and Bitez Peninsula.•Road Conditions and Vehicle Availability: It can be reached by sea, by daily boats, or by a 20-minute trekking path from the Bitez/Gumbet ridge.•Real Public Transportation Information: Small tour boats and water taxis departing from Gumbet or Bitez Pier make regular ring trips.•Parking Availability:End of the road parking points at Bitez or Asarlık cape. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Panoramic frame covering the two-color turquoise channel of the Icada Strait from a high hill.•Light and Shooting Hours:Between 09:00 - 11:00 in the morning, the still moment like a mirror before the boats fill the bay.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Fresh Bodrum cereal, Bergama tulum and local green crushed olives to take with you.