Suluada

About

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". 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 The island is long and narrow where the 1,200 metres (3, 900 ft)-long dimension points to northwest. Suluada is located approximately 7 to 8 kilometres (4.3 to 5.0 mi) from Adrasan beach in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province. The island has no road access and can only be reached by boat. It is a protected area where accommodation and camping are not permitted. Daily excursions to Suluada from Antalya coast are being organized everyday between April and November. Island is also known as Turkish Maldives.

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