Between Marmaris and Dalyan, lies Ekincik, a tranquil paradise is the ideal spot to soak in the fascinating surroundings without any distractions. The wild, pine covered bay of Kurkculer has a lovely, long stretch of beach to enjoy an afternoon of sunrays. This is an ideal place to leave your boat and visit the fascinating ancient ruins of Kaunos which date back to 400 BC.
Between Marmaris and Dalyan, lies Ekincik, a tranquil paradise is the ideal spot to soak in the fascinating surroundings without any distractions. The wild, pine covered bay of Kurkculer has a lovely, long stretch of beach to enjoy an afternoon of sunrays. This is an ideal place to leave your boat and visit the fascinating ancient ruins of Kaunos which date back to 400 BC.
Situtated 50km from Fethiye lies the remains of Cleopatra’s baths – legend has it built by Marc Antony as a wedding gift to Cleopatra, and with it, golden sands imported from Egypt. These impressive baths were built here because of the thermal waters stemming from a volcanic crater nearby. Whether or not you’ll be swimming amongst such legend is debatable but one thing is for sure, you will be swimming in clean, crystal clear waters for which Turkey is so enviably famous.
Fethiye is one of the most popular holiday destinations along the Turkish coast, frequented by luxury charter yachts throughout summer. Located in the Mugla province, this idyllic charter spot is renowned for its fantastic marina. Known as Telmessos in ancient times, it has an impressive fort, built by the Rhodes Knights, situated on a hill overlooking the Old Town. Fethiye is also known for its fascinating Lycian rock tombs, carved in to the cliffs and dating back as far as the 4th Century. But Fethiye isn’t just about history though, the area is famous for its beautiful crystal clear waters, and white powder sands. There is a fantastic choice of beaches catering to everyone from beaches ideal for watersports, best for families, secluded beaches to trendy beaches – Fethiye is the ideal destination, no matter what your taste.
This popular, luxury yachting destination is one of the greatest places to sail. Göcek is a vibrant resort town, yet has managed to avoid the excess of overdevelopment, maintaining its authentic charm. It is a favorite watering hole of celebrities, with its lively bars and restaurants along the promenade. This charming town is home to a permanent population of only around 4,500 and is the ideal spot from where you can visit many of the region’s famous cultural and historical sites such as Kaunos, Telmessos, Xanthos, Letoon and Patara. Göcek itself has one beach, however sailing further out to the 12 islands, you will find a swimming and snorkeling paradise, with their impeccably clean water, pine forests and beautiful beaches.
The enchanting fishing village of Kalkan, inhabited by Greeks until the 1920’s, boasts quaint white washed houses with colourful bougainvilliers. It is the perfect stop from where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Turkish Mediterranean coast, including the renowned Kaputas and Patara beaches, and for visiting amazing historical ruins, such as the Lycian citadel of Tlos or Kekova.
Kas is a beautiful, relatively unspoilt resort town lying west of the city of Antalya. You’ll be enchanted by the white stone houses, adorned with bougainvilliers and jasmine. Watch fisherman unload their catch and take advantage of the harbourside restaurants’ menus which include these wonderful local ingredients. From here you can also trek along the famous Lycian Way, or for thrillseekers, paragliding is a favourite here. Kas is also a renowned SCUBA diving area with numerous wreck sites creating wonderful artificial reefs in these turquoise waters.
Kekova island, also known as Caravola is a small, 4.5 kilometre, uninhabited island near Demre. Here you can marvel at the mysterious under water city ruins of the Dolchiste, an ancient Lycian settlement destroyed by an earthquake in the 2nd Century, partly rebuilt during the Byzantine era, but later abandoned. The island is also well known for it’s lovely coves and small bays off which you can anchor.
