Nestled in the hills on the west of the bay, Türkbükü cove forms a natural harbour, while Gölköy at the end of the bay is situated in a lush green valley. Its long smooth beach and tiny pensions and restaurants never empty for a minute day or night. Only 2 km from Bodrum, Gümbet owes its name to its rain-water cisterns covered by white domes or ‘gümbet’s. The coast is shallow here, keeping visitors cool on even the hottest days. And the surfing and water skiing are ideal for casting off stress. A ten-minute walk towards the bay northeast of Gümüslük, where the finest fish can be eaten, will bring you to a submerged wall, fallen into the water from the edge of one of the slopes. Those who come here by boat will want to anchor near the island to the east of the entrance to avoid colliding with the underwater ruins. A handful of small but comfortable hotels welcome guests along the shore at Gündogan, once a famous fishing village. An old Greek church stands on the slopes of Küçüktavsan Adasi (Little Rabbit Island) just opposite the bay. Torba, situated in a protected cove at the northeastern tip of the peninsula, is a favorite for its tranquility and convenient transport to Bodrum.