While going to this region you should travel during the day from Sakar Geçidi, which is 15 kilometres along the Muðla-Marmaris road and then the winding road descends towards the valley for seven kilometres.

 

The magnificent view presented by the valley and the Gulf of Gökova is really breathtaking. There are places on the road where one can park and take time to view the scenery. This is the place to pull your vehicle to the side of the road and enter into timeless imagination sessions. The gulf often has a haze over it, which presents a very suitable backdrop for the imagination. You can see this same scenery from the NET entertainment venue on the winding road down by taking a lunch or a rest break. This winding road diverts into Akyaka later.


You can head towards Akyaka by turning right on the road amongst the pine trees. If you pass this intersection you can turn left at the Marmaris-Muðla intersection. (Not towards Marmaris) At end of this road turn left and observe the pristine waters of the Azmak Stream. The special architecture of Akyaka will catch your eyes straight away. On your right the most beautiful of these wooden houses are lined up for your viewing pleasure. It is difficult not to envy the owners and want to live in one.

 

As is written on the back of the canyons ‘do not cast an evil eye, work! You can get one as well’. Well, it is like that, do not get jealous, even though you do not own it you can stay in such a house for a couple of nights. Most of the hotels and pensions of Akyaka are a result of this beautiful architectural style and some are the result of Nail Çakýrhan’s work. A babbling stream, where ducks and geese are at play, runs through the grounds of some hotel and house gardens, leaves and then flows into the sea where it starts a new adventure. By entering the Akyaka centre and walking towards the forest and then to the left the beach can be found. The sea is shallow and has waves and thus is a little hazy. Azmak is the place where the stream meets the sea. Azmak can be reached by boat and giant freshwater fish can be viewed in the clear water. The pine forest begins right at the city centre. This is a very green and beautiful forest. There is a restaurant at the picnic and camping area run by the Forestry Directorate. There are also bungalows for overnight accommodation. To enter the sea from small coves it is necessary to go a little further. It is possible to hire boat or walk to these coves.

 

The restaurants at the entrance to Akyaka on the Azmak stream are a good choice to have a break for a fine meal. The fish that are caught by the local fishermen are delivered fresh to these restaurants. They are well prepared and accompanied by the best salads. In the restaurants along Azmak fresh fish is always available. Ask about the price before ordering as prices change every day depending on supply.