Day 1
Gocek
Set at the head of the Gulf of Fethiye amidst beautiful
pine-clad mountains and only 30 minutes from the
international airport at Dalaman, Gocek must be one of the
Mediterranean's best situated embarkation/disembarkation
ports. Originally a small fishing village, it has grown
into a sophisticated centre for yachting and combines a
wonderful traditonal ambience with a modern marina,
excellent restaurants and bars and good shopping.
Day 2 Coldwater Bay
Before arriving at Coldwater Bay, we anchor for lunch off
Gemiler Island, where there are the ruins of what must
have been a sizeable Byzantine community. An exploration
of the island is well worth the effort and the ruins
include those of several churches, a covered walkway and
many houses, shops, water cisterns etc. A short sail then
takes us to Coldwater Bay. So-named because of the cold
fresh water springs entering the sea here. You will also
find there a delightful rustic restaurant ashore and the
opportunity to take a very enjoyable hike (45 mins) to the
old Greek village of Kaya, deserted since the 1920's when
the population exchange took place.
Day 3 Kastellorizon
This delightful Greek Island a short distance from the
Turkish coast is an absolute 'must' to visit. After
lunching and spending the afternoon in the gorgeous
anchorage with gin-clear water, we moor stern-to the quay
in the typically Greek village, where one can visit the
local museum and dine at the various waterside restaurants.
A walk up the path to the top of the precipitous mountain
behind the village rewards one with spectacular vistas of
the surrounding islands and the Turkish mainland. Before
leaving the island, we sail down its eastern coast and
visit the beautiful Blu Grotto (said to be better than the
one on Capri), which we enter by dinghy, leaving the yacht
outside.
Day 4 Kalkan (for Xanthos and Patara)
Another village along this coast affected by the
population exchange of 1922, Kalkan nestles in the crease
of ahill at the foot of which is the attractive harbour.
It is a scub diving centre and the ideal port from which
to visit the ancient cities of Xanthos and Patara. Flowers
spill from the balconies in Kalkan and there are numerous
restaurants and bars to choose from.
Day 5 Karacaoren
A delightful reef-fringed bay with an off-lying island on
which there are the ruins of a small Byzantine community.
The runins include a church and several crypts, one of
which contains a remarkably well-preserved fresco of St.
Christopher. The crystal clear waters and islets provide
excellent snorkelling and spear-fishing and there is a
very popular restaurant ashore.
Day 6 Deep Bay
A wonderfully enclosed bay in a glorious setting and
absolutely ideal for watersports. Good walking a dinghy
ride away and a remarkable rustic restaurant ashore. Over
the years this bay has become a favourite with many of our
guests.
Day 7 Disembarkation in Gocek.
