Fethiye Bay is a yachtsman’s paradise with numerous islands and inlets to explore. In the bay itself you can quietly explore places with names like Four Fathom Bay, Tomb Bay, Twenty Two Fathom Cove, Ruin Bay and Wall Bay which make for cruising as fascinating as their names suggest. The whole area is literally littered with ruins, above and below the water. It is perfect place to get your snorkelling gear out and explore the relics of the Byzantine and Lycian era. Cruising in this area would not be complete without mooring off Gemiler Island and absorbing the splendour of Olu Deniz. It is the very picture of a holiday in Turkey. The white sandy beaches, which embrace a deep blue lagoon, continue to attract sun worshippers. Cruising on from Olu Deniz you enter the Eastern Lycian area.

The Hisaronu Gulf

Cruising the Hisaronu Gulf is an experience to behold. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Scented pine covered mountains and an inky blue sea invigorate the senses and the glaring white cliffs rising out of the shoreline lend a majestic appearance to the whole area. There are literally hundreds of little inlets and anchorages along the way: some just large enough for one or two boats to snuggle into. Small and large settlements are dotted along the coastline where the locals eke out a living from the gifts of nature. The villages of Palamut, with its fine beach and crystal clear waters, and Datca with its warm and friendly inhabitants are well worth calling in to. Further south you can enjoy some great sailing around the Greek islands of Simi. At the eastern end of the Gulf there is a large bay, (Turkish:’buku’), which holds all manner of secrets. Keci buku is a favourite retreat with many yacht charterers. For fine examples of local traditions, cruise into Bozburun. The local boat builders are normally hard at work making their traditional craft and it is an opportune moment to restock with fresh supplies. Between Bozburun and Marmaris there are a number of bays and inlets to explore.

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