Artistically named after the Turkish painter and writer Bedri Rahmi Eyuboglu, this pretty place looks like a scene straight out of a postcard thanks to its beautiful shades of blue framed by the gauzy greens of Turkish trees. The painter after which this bay is named was said to have been one of the first to discover this stretch back in 1973 and as a result, he painted a fish on the rock. Delve a little deeper back into the flush of foliage and you can see oleander, pine, and olive trees creating sweet shade on the hottest of days. There are also scattered Lycian rock tombs here and there which has led historians to believe that the ancient town of Crya once occupied these parts. Sheltered and with incredibly clear and clean waters thanks to the undercurrent that pulls beneath the bay, its the perfect spot for seeking sun and sweet inspiration.
Scattered with the ruins and remains of the 4th century, Gemiler Island has a whole heap of history to its name. One of its most important claims to fame is the fact that the island was said to be the original home to St Nicolas - the patron saint of sailors. As an essential hub on the trade route back in Medieval times, there are so many stories woven into the seams of Gemiler Island. Along with the tomb of the original Father Christmas, not to mention Lycian rock tombs, ancient Byzantine walkways, churches, and cisterns explorers and history lovers will be in their element on Gemiler. Charter guests will also adore being in striking distance of Turkey's famed Blue Lagoon.
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.
The Butterfly Valley on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is every inch as idyllic as it sounds. Situated in the southwest of the country, this area is already a vision of golden beaches, woven blues, sunlight, and bleached rock, but the Butterfly Valley is stand out bliss. Fertile, lush, and draped in greenery, charter guests can enter a world of tumbling waterfalls, dark shady forest, pure white sands, and over a hundred different species of bright butterflies. In homage to the heavenly sense of natural wonder abundantly found in the valley, the area is beautifully preserved with starlight and sunsets lighting the way - there’s little electricity or lavish tourist comforts.
The dazzling beauty of Oludeniz will take your breath away as soon as you glimpse the turquoise lagoon shimmering flanked by rolling emerald cliffs. The crescent of soft sand, the bright paragliders circling overhead, and the scent of fresh pine rolling down the mountain make Oludeniz and the Blue Lagoon one of the most spectacular places in Turkey. There’s no better way to spend the day than diving off the superyacht and sipping chilled drinks in the shade. With five-star amenities on your doorstep in Oludeniz, you can also opt to indulge in spas and starlit suppers along the stretch of the sugary coast.
Kas is a beautiful, relatively unspoilt resort town lying west of the city of Antalya. You'll be enchanted by the white stone houses, adorned with bougainvilliers and jasmine. Watch fisherman unload their catch and take advantage of the harbourside restaurants' menus which include these wonderful local ingredients. From here you can also trek along the famous Lycian Way, or for thrillseekers, paragliding is a favourite here. Kas is also a renowned SCUBA diving area with numerous wreck sites creating wonderful artificial reefs in these turquoise waters.
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.
The enchanting fishing village of Kalkan, inhabited by Greeks until the 1920's, boasts quaint white washed houses with colourful bougainvilliers. It is the perfect stop from where you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Turkish Mediterranean coast, including the renowned Kaputas and Patara beaches, and for visiting amazing historical ruins, such as the Lycian citadel of Tlos or Kekova.