Cleopatra's legendary island located in the Aegean Sea, and is similar to a piece of paradise that is surrounded by turquoise waters. Cleopatra's Island - a historical site, which is located in the Gulf of Gokova in the Aegean Sea about eighteen kilometers north of the town of Marmaris. Legend says that about two thousand years ago, Mark Antony gave his lover and future queen Cleopatra Island. Beauty proved to be quite capricious, and she did not like the sand that is on the beaches of the island. Then the then Emperor Mark Antony ordered to deliver a special sand from North Africa, which was done. If you believe the legend, just on the beaches of this island Antony and Cleopatra spent their nights full of passion and love.

Maybe it's just a fairy tale, but exactly the same sand there is only one more place on Earth - in the north of Egypt. The beach on the island is also named in honor of the queen. It has a width of five meters and a length of fifty meters.

Sand is unusual in its structure - the grains have a size pollock roe, but they are of white color and look like little pearls. This sand is highly valued, so you can not go to the beach in the shoe, and the output it is required to wash off. If you dig at 20-40 cm, it is possible to stumble upon a solid as the rock slabs Sand.

Nakupavshis plenty you can visit the local attractions - the temple of Apollo and ancient amphitheater, the ruins of which are reminiscent of ancient times (a tour of the sights that will take only 30 minutes). The atmosphere of those times in the air, and it seems that it is quite possible on the steps of the amphitheater to see the famous lovers.

Journey to the ancient legends fanned the island begins with a boat ride, during which you can see picturesque islands and bays. The island itself is not touched by civilization.

The sea is crystal clear, without exaggeration: the bottom and the fish can be seen scurrying to a depth of 3 meters, and it is far enough from the coast, as a gentle entry into the water. Here, near the beach, there are the ruins of Shadrach, where they met mentioned love.

Like most Turkish beaches on the island of Cleopatra is available parasols and sun loungers so that everyone happy tourists can swim and get the most pleasure in this wonderful place. The island is close to the beach there are cafes where you can eat and buy some drinks.