The Datça peninsula is a gem along Turkey's coastline - scattered with the ruins of ancient empires, with emerald green hills that mirror the blue of the Aegean. This unspoilt stretch of coastline was, according to legend, created by Zeus, the God of the Sky and Light. With its vast number of natural bays, olive groves, and deserted beaches this unspoilt area is a treat for chartering. Another highlight of this stunning region, and well worth an excursion, are the ancient Greek ruins of Knidos. Once you have trekked the local ruins, Datca town itself is the place to enjoy fabulous seafood and meze dishes along with local wines.
Marmaris, like so many other places in Turkey, was once a lovely little fishing port, but in the past 20 years, it has grown in to a thriving resort town popular with luxury yachts and is now home to Turkey's largest marina. The busy promenade offers local restaurants and bars, with a lively atmosphere to relax in, on warm summer evenings, and the bustling bazaars in the old quarter of town are great for exploring. Being at the heart of the Turquoise Coast, Marmaris is of course popular for its numerous beautiful beaches, including the famous Icmeler beach which is ideal for watersports. Further along the coast you will be able to explore smaller bays and coves off which you can anchor and enjoy diving and snorkeling or basking on a deserted beach.
Ekincik Bay Beach is a stunning, secluded natural harbor on Turkey's Turquoise Coast (near Dalyan/Marmaris), known for its beautiful blend of pine forests and clear blue sea.
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.
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.