Fethiye
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Fethiye via Gemiler, Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz, Kapı Creek, Ruin Bay and Göcek — Turquoise Coast 12 Islands loop, sheltered Aegean.
Day-by-day route
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Fethiye → Gemiler Island
8 nm shake-down S from Fethiye to Gemiler Island Byzantine pilgrimage (original St Nicholas tomb). Coldwater Bay freshwater springs drop surface temp. Free restaurant mooring buoy in Coldwater Bay — pay for dinner, buoy included; Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.
Distance
5 NM
Sailing
~1h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Fethiye → Gemiler Island
8 nm shake-down south from Marina di Fethiye ECE to Gemiler Island (St Nicholas Island, original tomb of St Nicholas of Myra before relocation to Bari 1087 AD). Anchor in Coldwater Bay opposite — freshwater springs flowing into the sea drop the surface temperature suddenly.
Things to do
Walk Gemiler Byzantine pilgrimage paths
Snorkel for the freshwater-spring temperature drop
Anchor swim in Coldwater Bay
Meze platters at a quay restaurant
Mooring tip
Free restaurant mooring buoy in Coldwater Bay — pay for dinner, buoy included. Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.
Coldwater Bay → Butterfly Valley
4 nm short hop south to Butterfly Valley + Ölüdeniz. Butterfly Valley canyon (350 m deep, endemic Jersey tiger butterfly). Day-anchor only — overnight at Ölüdeniz Bay 1 nm east (Mediterranean-most-photographed Blue Lagoon). Overnight at Ölüdeniz on sand 5-7 m. Plan to watch paragliders from Babadağ Mountain (1969 m).
Things to do
Hike to the Butterfly Valley waterfall
Anchor swim at Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
Watch paragliders from Babadağ Mountain (1969 m)
Spot the endemic Jersey tiger butterfly
Mooring tip
Butterfly Valley day-anchor only on rocky bottom 6-8 m — no overnight (canyon-funnel wind). Overnight at Ölüdeniz on sand 5-7 m.
Ölüdeniz → Kapı Creek
12 nm south to Kapı Creek — narrow fjord-like inlet inside the Skopea Limanı (12 Islands cluster), restaurant-mooring system. The creek narrows to 80 m at the entrance. Pebble beach at the head for swim. Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative. Plan to ezme + figs picnic on a tamarisk shore and rakı + thyme honey at a quay restaurant.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Kapı Creek pebble head
Paddle to the narrow 80-m entrance
Ezme + figs picnic on a tamarisk shore
Rakı + thyme honey at a quay restaurant
Mooring tip
Free restaurant mooring buoy in Kapı Creek — pay for dinner, buoy included. Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative. Fully sheltered.
Kapı Creek → Ruin Bay
4 nm short hop south to Ruin Bay (Tomb Bay, Kleopatra Bay) — submerged Lycian city under the cliffs (3rd-c BC, Roman columns at 2-3 m depth, snorkel only). Lydae ruins above the bay overgrown with goats and olive trees.
Things to do
Snorkel above 3rd-c BC submerged Roman columns
Hike to Lydae ruins (goats + olive trees)
Sunset BBQ lamb köfte on deck
Dive off the bow into silk-warm water
Mooring tip
Free restaurant mooring buoy in Ruin Bay — pay for dinner, buoy included. Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative. Sheltered from N.
Ruin Bay → Göcek
6 nm short north to D-Marin Göcek. Optional Yassıca Islands or Domuz Adası anchor swim on the way (12-Islands archipelago, neon-fish-and-seagrass snorkel sites). D-Marin Göcek for stern-to overnight. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Plan to hand-painted pottery at D-Marin shops and meze + stories of the week at a meyhane.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Yassıca Islands neon fish
Snorkel Domuz Adası seagrass meadows
Hand-painted pottery at D-Marin shops
Meze + stories of the week at a meyhane
Mooring tip
D-Marin Göcek stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.
Göcek → Sarsala Bay
5 nm short south to Sarsala Bay — pine-clad inlet inside the 12 Islands archipelago, sheltered from any direction. Anchor on sand 4-6 m. Heron-spotting in the inlet shallows. Last-night barbecue on deck with no lights, just stars. Free anchoring in Sarsala Bay on sand at 4-6 m, fully sheltered. No marina; provision before arriving. Plan to snorkel pine-cliff edge for octopus, spot herons in inlet shallows, sea bass with lemon and oregano on deck.
Things to do
Snorkel pine-cliff edge for octopus
Spot herons in inlet shallows
Sea bass with lemon and oregano on deck
Stargaze with no light pollution
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in Sarsala Bay on sand at 4-6 m, fully sheltered. No marina; provision before arriving.
Sarsala Bay → Fethiye
12 nm east-southeast back to Marina di Fethiye ECE. Standard mid-morning departure. Refuel at Fethiye before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Plan to final swim under the Lycian rock tombs and tuesday market stops on the way to handover.
Things to do
Final swim under the Lycian rock tombs
Tuesday market stops on the way to handover
Pomegranate şalgam toast at a quay café
Refuel and clean the boat at Marina di Fethiye
Mooring tip
Marina di Fethiye ECE stern-to with lazy lines, €70-110/night peak, fully sheltered. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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