Orak Island (Muğla)

Orak Island is an Aegean island in Turkey

This article is about the island in Muğla Province. For other islands with the same name, see Orak Island (disambiguation).
Orak Island
Native name:
Orak Adası
Orak Island is located in Turkey
Orak Island
Orak Island
Geography
Coordinates36°58′22″N 27°35′54″E
Administration
İl (province)Muğla Province
İlçeBodrum

The island is in Gökova Gulf at 36°58′22″N 27°35′54″E.The longer dimension of the island (north to east direction) is 1,800 metres (5,900 ft). There is a light house on the island. It is a part of Bodrum ilçe (district) of Muğla Province.[1] There are olive grooves on the uninhabited island. The cape at the south coast is known as an ideal place for underwater sports.[2]

References
  1. Map page
  2. Coast quide ((in Turkish))
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