Loryma, at the tip of the Bozburun Peninsula, where the ruins of the ancient harbour and castle remain, can only be reached by boat. Natural quiet bays and scattered islands punctuate the northern shore of the peninsula, ideal for those who want to get away from it all. There are very scant signs left of the ancient city of loryma at the place called Bozukkale (‘ruined castle’) today, but the remaining massive walls and towers of the fortress protecting the entrance to the harbor are truly impressive and worth a visit.

Prof. George Bean tells us that the Athenian fleet assembled in this harbor during the peloponnesian War ca. 400 B.C. The place also is mentioned in the writings of the byzantine emperor constantine porphyrogenitus as an arsenal, and it was known until quite recently as opsolika (arsenal) bay – now a pleasant spot to drop anchor overnight.