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One week from Fethiye
Day 1: Join the boat in Fethiye This a small fishing town that
used to be known as Kalimce. Explore the forested national park or
see the Kalimce ruins. In the evening try the fresh seafood in one
of the local restaurants.
Day 2: Head eight nautical
miles to Kapi Creek, Gobun Koyu, in the Skopea Limani gulf between
Göcek and Fethiye. Kapi Creek is a scenic, protected cove sheltered
by trees that frame the beautiful waters. It’s known for its boat
accessible Kapi Creek Restaurant, which is also a bakery and has
fantastic sunset views. Moor at the jetty, swim at the nearby beach,
explore Merdivenli Cove and Seagull Bay or head to the hills to see
ancient ruins.
Day 3: Set sail 29nm up the coast to
Ekincik, between Marmaris and Dalyan. Ekincik has a beautiful,
sheltered marina set in an inlet with a beach, pine forests, trails
and caves to explore. Take the local motorboat ride up the Dalyan
River to the UNESCO ancient city of Kaunos, where you’ll see six
tombs of the kings cut into the sheer rock face. Don’t miss it, as
it really is spectacular. You can also visit the nearby mud baths
with their mystical healing powers.
Day 4: Head 34nm to
Gemiler Island, also known as St Nicholas Island, where the tomb of
St Nicholas, or Father Christmas, was believed to have been
originally located. Climb the very steep hill to see the ruins of
five churches built between the 4th and 6th centuries, one of which
is cut into the rock. There are impressive views at the top, but
wear shoes and take plenty of sunscreen and water with you. The
ruined arches provide natural frames for views of electric blue seas
sparkling in the sunshine. This is a popular spot, so early mooring
is advisable and if you want to swim off the beach, wear water shoes
as there are rocks underwater.
Day 5: Sail 13nm to
Kızılkuyruk Koyu on the Kapıdağ peninsula, a deep anchorage and
beautiful cove with clear water for snorkeling.
Day 6:
Make for Fethiye (13nm), which is a wonderful gateway to explore
Turkey’s rich archaeological treasures and the Antalya ruins with
their rock tombs that formed part of Lycia’s ancient settlements.
There are plenty of mooring opportunities and some hotels reduce the
mooring fee if you dine. Just a 20 minute walk away from the harbor
is the Amyntas rock tombs. If you have more time, the amazing,
well-preserved settlement of Pinara is just an hour by taxi,
followed by a winding walk up the hill. It sits in the mountains
with tombs cut into high rocks, many with columns and motifs, or you
can wander the amphitheater. Some of the site requires climbing, so
wear the right footwear for scrambling.Or you can visit the Tlos
ruins with its amphitheater, roman baths and mausoleum cut into the
rocks. You can also see the ruins at Xanthos and Kalkan.
Day
7: Sail 15nm to Wall Bay, which offers some of the best
snorkeling in this part of Turkey. Dine at the nearby family-run
restaurant Adaia, which can only be accessed by boat. Swim at the
beach or kayak to the nearby Cleopatra’s Bay (also known as Ruin
Bay) to explore ancient ruins. Head 9nm back to Fethiye.
Day
8: Disembark.
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