Fethiye gulet cruises – The Mediterranean of Turkey, from the shores of Antalya to the splendid harbor of Fethiye are full of delightful destinations to explore on your gulet holidays.
There are many Turkey gulet cruise boats that have made Fethiye their base port, making it ideal for travelers booking boat holidays since the Dalaman International Airport is only a short 40 minutes’ drive to the harbor.
The Fethiye harbor stretches 10 km from the well known Calis beach all the way to the centrum. When you spend the first night of your Fethiye gulet holiday, why not explore the harbor area. There are plenty of lovely restaurants with traditional dishes, bars, and cafes to sit and enjoy the views of the bay. Should you be interested in a bit of nightlife entertainment, Fethiye offers a good selection of nightclubs to visit that are all walking distance from the quay.
However, there is also the town of Hisaronu where you will find the largest number of nightclubs and bars in the Fethiye region – a taxi is required to get there.
Plan Your Itinerary for Fethiye Gulet Cruises
The nearby destinations located within the Gulf of Fethiye include the Yassica Islands, the blue lagoon (Oludeniz: Dead Sea), the ancient city of Caunos where you can visit the King Rock Tombs high above on the side of the rock cliffs. To get there will require a riverboat trip through the tall reeds of the Dalyan. Dalyan is a small charming town that becomes very popular in the Spring and Summer months with tourists and foreigners who own villas or other properties. This region is quite well recognized for its therapeutic mud baths.
Other places to visit when in the Fethiye region – other than seeing the sarcophagus in the streets – are the impressive ancient Rock Tombs from the Lycians, situated in the cliffs at the southern part of the city.
The sarcophagi, carved from stone are found around the city streets, particularly one in the governor’s office building grounds. There is another one located as you head uphill towards the Lycian cave tombs. More in can be seen in the town of Kayakoy.
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The Hellenistic coastal amphitheater is by the quay and dates back to the times of Alexander the Great.
Another adventurous activity when you are on your blue cruise Fethiye travels is paragliding from 1900 meters off Mt. Babadag. It is an amazing experience. For novice p.gliders there are pilots available to be with you as well. If you are keen on an excellent adrenaline rush, doing this fantastic activity might be something that might interest you. Fethiye is world famous for gliding in the Oludeniz area – as is the beach and probably the most photographed beach in Turkey.
There are a great many things to do on a blue cruising in Fethiye. Explore your choices and venture onto a timeless Mediterranean boat charter holiday in Southern Turkey.