Anchoring is possible either between Sedir island and Orta island or in the old harbour between Sedir island and the land. Care should taken when approaching these shallow patches, which can easily be recognized. As the bottom is sand and grass, it is a good holding. Tasbuku may be another alternative to anchor. however, it is not a goos shelter from the wind.

Sedir island is quite small but very interesting. Many people come to visit this island everyday, either by land or by sea. There is a road from Marmara to Gelibolu by road and go to visit sedir Island by sea.

With their splendid beauty these island are very crowded, especially in summer. Used by daily visitors quite a lot Kelopatra gulf is famous fot its spectacular beach.

In ancient times, this island was called Sedrai/Cedrai, and it is thought that it took its name from its cedar trees. There are ruins of the ancient city on the island. In the east, there is a theatre, temple, agora, walls, cistern, harbour and necropolis. Inside the island there are underground vaults and a small city. Today there are olive trees inside the ancient theater.

The island became famous due to its beach, Kleopatra kumsali rather than is cultural richness. The sand on the beach is very fine, and ivory in colour. It is an inorganic material, formed by biological and chemical movements of nature. This is very rare sand, found in only a few places in the world, so it should be protected. There are two stories about the formation of this sand. The first is that this is the natural form of the sand. The second one is that Cleopatra, when she came here with Antonius, had this sand brought here from Iskenderiye for her comfort. The names of Cleopatra and Antonius can be seen on a marble script close to the ancient theater.

Another characteristic of the island is that when seen from the air the land is in the shape of a heart. There are also some heart shaped marble stones on the island.

… Five miles southwest of Gok-Ova there is a small island that they call Gelibolucuk. This place is a safe haven but ships as large as galleys cannot enter and they lie instead between the island and the Anatolian shore…

…This small island is called Oren. This island is covered with buildings crammed together like pomegranate seeds. They say that in former time this place was a city; all its houses are still standing. Before it is a natural harbour that large ships may enter.