Suluada Explained

Suluada
Native Name Lang:Turkish
Map:Turkey
Coordinates:36.2386°N 30.4717°W
Location:Mediterranean Sea
Area Km2:0,1
Country:Turkey
Country Admin Divisions Title:İl (province)
Country Admin Divisions:Antalya Province
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:İlçe
Country Admin Divisions 1:Kumluca

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".[1]

The uninhabited island is situated in the westernmost end of Gulf of Antalya about to the Cape Gelidonya. Administratively, it is a part of Kumluca ilçe (district) of Antalya Province at 36.2386°N 30.4717°W [2] The island is long and narrow where the -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.[3]

References

  1. http://www.fullantalya.com/akdenizde-bir-doga-harikasi-sulu-ada/ Fulantalya page
  2. http://www.haritatr.com/harita/Suluada/82789 Map page
  3. Web site: Antalya Suluada Tour. Book From Locals. 4 January 2022. 8 December 2022.

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