Rating: 7,5/10 (100 votes) Black Island – a tall and long island located just two miles from Bodrum. The slopes of the mountains are covered with a dense pine forest. The island is famous for its hot medicinal springs, of which there are a lot. Local mud is believed to help relieve pain in arthritis and sciatica, as well as nourish the skin. Many cosmetic companies make their preparations based on the beneficial mud of this island. According to legend, it was the mud of the Black Island that caused the long beauty and youth of Queen Cleopatra. Therefore, women who stay here cannot help but take a moment to experience the power of healing mud. The island is also an excellent place for diving. Here you can observe such marine life as moray eels, octopus, starfish, Topic: Black Island (Kara Ada) in Turkey, Bodrum resort. |