Suluada
Suluada is a Mediterranean island of Turkey. The name Suluada is a composite word meaning "watery island" referring to fresh water sources of the island. In the antiquity the island was called "Krambusa".
Aerial view of the boats in Suluada
The uninhabited island is situated in the westernmost end of Gulf of Antalya about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the Cape Gelidonya. Administratively, it is a part of Kumluca ilçe (district) of Antalya Province at 36°14′19″N 30°28′18″E / 36.23861°N 30.47167°E The island is long and narrow where the 1,200 metres (3,900 ft)-long dimension points to northwest.
Daily excursions to Suluada from Antalya coast are being organized everyday between March and November. Island is also known as Turkish Maldives.
References
- ^ Fulantalya page (in Turkish)
- ^ Map page
- ^ "Antalya Suluada Tour". Book From Locals. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
