Fethiye sailing is some of the best in the Eastern Mediterranean, with outstanding scenery, secure anchorages, and protected waters. The bay is also home to two interesting towns, the yachting center of Gocek and bustling and historic Fethiye. Located on the upper reaches of the bay’s east side at the head of a fjord-like waterway protected from all winds, Fethiye is well worth a visit to experience the delights of a Turkish village that mingles the old with the new. Everywhere are intriguing buildings, shops, restaurants, and bars. The market bazaar is always lively with merchants selling all manner of goods, including freshly caught fish that you can buy and have the chefs at any number of restaurants prepare for you (for a nominal fee). Fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, and other foodstuffs are enticing treats to consider for the galley. Eye-catching on the heights is an ancient Byzantine fortress built in 715 A.D. In ancient times, the town was called Telmessos and was one of the more important trading centers in Lycia.
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Moorings are available. No convenient anchorages are available.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available.
The town has much to offer the cruising sailor, as you walk the streets and take in the sights. A visit to the market bazaar immerses you in the Middle East, a kind of magical transport back in time when Fethiye was a thriving trading port. Because the market is covered you can walk in shade. Classical and Turkish music is often played in the Roman amphitheater, but even if you don’t see a performance, observing its stately architecture inspires the imagination. In the center of town is the Tomb in the Sea, a sarcophagus sculpted in ornate designs, and above on the hilltops are the remains of what once was a Telmessian and Roman city you can explore. The views from the impressive fortress are magnificent, commanding much of the surrounding waters.
Marina dockage, fuel, water, electricity, showers, rest rooms, and provisions are available.
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