Göcek
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Göcek via Sarsala, Fethiye, Gemiler Island, Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz, Kapı Creek and Ruin Bay — Turquoise Coast 12 Islands loop.
Day-by-day route
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Göcek → Sarsala
5 nm shake-down S from D-Marin Göcek to Sarsala Bay — pine-clad 12 Islands inlet, fully sheltered. Imbat W sea breeze 10-15 kn (mild vs Aegean Meltemi).
Distance
1 NM
Sailing
~0.2h 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.
Göcek → Sarsala
5 nm short shake-down south from D-Marin Göcek to Sarsala Bay — pine-clad inlet inside the 12 Islands archipelago, sheltered from any direction. Göcek summer wind regime is the imbat (sea breeze from W) at 10-15 kn, milder than the outer Aegean Meltemi. Anchor on sand 4-6 m.
Things to do
Snorkel the rocky shoreline pine-cliff edge
Hike pine-and-thyme ridge above bay
Grilled sea bream on deck for sunset
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 to Fethiye — major Turkish Riviera town, Lycian rock-cut tombs (4th-c BC, the tomb of Amyntas with full Ionic temple façade) carved into the cliff above the city. Marina di Fethiye ECE is the standard charter overnight. Tuesday market is the headline shore activity.
Things to do
Climb to the 4th-c BC tomb of Amyntas
Tuesday market spices + handcrafted rugs
Day-trip to ancient Tlos rock tombs (taxi)
Çay with locals at a quay café
Mooring tip
Marina di Fethiye ECE stern-to with lazy lines, €70-110/night peak, fully sheltered. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.
Fethiye → Gemiler Island
8 nm south to Gemiler Island (St Nicholas Island) — Byzantine pilgrimage site (4th-6th c, the original tomb of St Nicholas of Myra before relocation to Bari, 1087 AD). Anchor in Coldwater Bay (Soğuksu Koyu) on the mainland opposite — freshwater springs flowing into the sea make the surface temperature drop suddenly, signature Turquoise Coast feature.
Things to do
Walk Gemiler Byzantine pilgrimage paths
Snorkel for 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. Sheltered from N.
Coldwater Bay → Butterfly Valley
4 nm short hop south to Butterfly Valley + Ölüdeniz. Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi) is a 350-m-deep canyon hosting the endemic Jersey tiger butterfly. Day-anchor only — overnight at Ölüdeniz Bay 1 nm east (the Blue Lagoon Mediterranean-most-photographed beach, paragliders from Babadağ Mountain 1969 m above).
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 at 5-7 m.
Ölüdeniz → Kapı Creek
12 nm south to Kapı Creek — narrow inlet inside the Skopea Limanı (Göcek's 12 Islands cluster), restaurant-mooring system. Sheltered from any direction. Pebble beach at the head of the creek for swim. The creek narrows to 80 m at the entrance — feels like a fjord.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Kapı Creek pebble head
Paddle to the narrow 80-m entrance
Rakı + thyme honey at a quay restaurant
Stargaze with creek-cliff frame
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 (Kleopatra Bay, Tomb Bay) — submerged Lycian city under the cliffs (3rd-c BC remains, Roman columns visible at 2-3 m depth, accessible by snorkel only). Lydae ruins above the bay overgrown with goats and olive trees. Restaurant-mooring system.
Things to do
Snorkel above 3rd-c BC submerged Roman columns
Hike to Lydae ruins above (goats + olive trees)
Sunset BBQ on deck (lamb köfte)
Dive off the bow into silk-warm water
Mooring tip
Free restaurant mooring buoy in Ruin Bay — pay for dinner, buoy included. Sheltered from N. Anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.
Ruin Bay → Göcek
6 nm short north back to D-Marin Göcek. Optional Yassıca Islands swim stop on the way (12-Islands archipelago, sand-bottom coves, sheltered). Refuel at D-Marin before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. D-Marin Göcek stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Plan to walk D-Marin promenade boutiques and saffron-honey tasting at a Göcek artisan.
Things to do
Optional Yassıca Islands swim stop
Walk D-Marin promenade boutiques
Saffron-honey tasting at a Göcek artisan
Refuel and clean the boat at D-Marin
Mooring tip
D-Marin Göcek stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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