Çelebi (Celibacy) Island, Bitez, Sigir (Görecek) Island and the Ada (Island) Narrows

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		The jetty of Bitez, to the left (N 370 01,9' E 0270 24,4'). Çelebi island (N 370 00,5' E 0270 21,6') to the right. Behind Aspat and Karaincir. Kos Island at the horizon. Bitez is a convenient shakedown hop to the West from Bodrum or to the East from Turgutreis. Breezy in summer. Bars, restaurants, amenities, good transport to Bodrum.
		The Ada Narrows (N 370 00,3' E 0270 22,3') between the Anatolian mainland and the Sigir (Görecek) Island. View towards SSW.

In red the approximate passage between the mainland and the Sigir (Görecek) Island. Suitable for vessels with about 1,5 m (5 ft) of draugt or less. Mind also the incredible level of detail and accuracy of the British Admiralty chart below, recorded under sail and only with classical navigational means.

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