Sailing Hidden Paradise of Turkish Aegean Coast

FETHIYE GULF - EKINCIK

. BEDRI RAHMI BAY is one of the most popular bays in the Fethiye Gulf, which is located opposite Tersane Island (Dockyard) and known as Tasyaka Bay. Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu was a great writer and painter of Turkey. He and his close friends were the first blue voyagers of the country who discovered the beautiful Lycian coast and informed people about these beauties. On one of his cruises, he painted a fish on a rock behind a fountain of the bay in 1973, and ever since the bay has been called by his name. 

The bay is well protected against the wind and suitable for anchoring. Pine, olive trees and oleander flowers on the surrounding slopes, small beach and crystal - clear water complement the historical remains on the hill and create an idyllic setting. There are many Lycian rock tombs hidden behind the trees, as well as ones shaped like pigeonholes on a great rock. You can also see a rock tomb with an ornamented door and a triple tomb on the slope. According to the ancient historians, the city that is located behind of the hill was the Lycian town Crya. 

BOYNUZ BÜKÜ is located between Bedri Rahmi Bay and Göcek opposite the Yassica Island. It is a good anchor place and very little affected by the winds. When you anchor your boat in the bay, you can see frankincense (liquidiambar oriantalis) trees which are protected by the government. 

AT BÜKÜ which is located north of Boynuz Bükü, consists of two small bays; Günlüklü and Osman Aga bays. Here again you will find frankincense (liquidiambar oriantalis) and pine trees. Osman Aga bay has also a small beach and a spring water source.

MERDIVENLI BAY is located next to Göbün (Kapi) Bay north of Fethiye Gulf. The name of the bay (Merdivenli = stepped) is taken from very impressive steps into both sides of the rocks in the bay. The nearest small village is also called Merdivenli Köy (stepped village).

DOMUZ ISLAND (Pig Island) is the nearest island to the peninsula west of the Gulf. It is covered with olive and pine trees. A quay and couple of houses can be seen when you sail along the north coast. East and west of the bay are ideal for overnight anchorages. 

GÖBÜN (KAPI) BAY is the first anchorage when you enter Fethiye Gulf between the peninsula and Domuz Island. The Bay is surrounded with pine and olive trees and very well protected against all winds. Therefore Göbün bay is an ideal place for yachts even during winter. A fisherman / diver; Tahir, runs an excellent restaurant, specializing in fresh fish, and is well known to blue voyagers. 

GÖCEK is located 22 km from Dalaman International Airport and 35 km from Fethiye. Positioned at the furthest north end of Fethiye bay. Göcek was relatively small village until 1990's and is known as Turkey's greatest chromium reserve. The recent development of several yacht marinas in Göcek bay and the town's proximity to the pretty islands and bays in the Fethiye Gulf, has made it a popular harbour town offering every kinds of service to yachtsmen, a laid-back nightlife and quaint streets lined with pretty buildings. Göcek Bay makes an excellent overnight stop on any cruise.

MANASTIR (HAMAM) BAY Cruising from Göbün and Merdivenli bays you reach the unique beauty of Manastir (Hamam) Bay. The people also call this beautiful bay Cleopatra's Bath because...