Kızkumu (Maiden's Sand)
Kızkumu, Orhaniye
A natural shallow sandbar about 600 meters long that reaches into the sea in Orhaniye Bay. You can 'walk' out over the water to the middle of the bay, which is a remarkable sight.
Kızkumu (Maiden's Sand) lies in Orhaniye Bay on the Bozburun Peninsula. A natural sandbar a few meters wide extends about 600 meters from the shore into the sea. The water is only knee-deep, so from a distance people appear to be walking on the sea. Legend says a maiden tried to fill the sea with sand carried in her apron so she could reach her lover, and the sand leaking from her pocket formed this sandbar. The surrounding water is warm and calm, suitable for family swimming. At the entrance is a beach club offering sunbeds and food and drink, though a purchase may be required. It's about 35 km from Marmaris, around 40 minutes by car, and can be combined with Selimiye on the same route.
Opening hours
All day