Set sail before lunch to Boynuzbükü which will take approximately 3 hours from Karacaoren. It is a large sheltered bay just West of Küçük Yılanlı and the ideal setting to spend the second-night onboard your yacht. You can spot Protected Frankincense trees once you anchor your boat. Boynuz Buku is a preservation area due to its bio-genetic reserves. Anchoring is very easy with 8-10 meters depth in the inlet and you can enjoy very comfortable stay with very little effected by the winds.

Boynuz Buku has a popular local restaurant with a T-pier and room for around 20 boats or there are line anchorages to the side of the bay. Restaurant staff will wave you in and help you with mooring. Spring water and electricity is available at the jetty and overall depth around jetty is 3 meters. Also For the energetic sailors, there's a waterfall a short walk from the shore, and waterskiing, parasailing and other water sports are normally on offer.

Location:
36º 42.7’ N - 28º 53.7’ E
Contact: Mr. Ferhat
+90 543 790 3843

Kapi Creek is the ideal swim-stop in the morning or overnight location and one popular with private yachts and traditional gulets. Nestled between high cliff walls, it's barely noticeable but for a small restaurant at its entrance. Most choose to moor alongside the restaurants jetty and enjoy the local food and hospitality, although some do drop anchor just past the entrance to the creek.

Next to Kapi Creek, you can quickly relocate to Gobun Bay, another favourite location for sail boats. Crystal Clear water with 7-10 meters depth and protected against wind by pine and olive trees around the bay. Rock tombs and Roman ruins are the highlight of the hills of Gobun which can be reached in an hour walk via a rocky path.

For the evening meal, you can feast yourself in Gobun Restaurant which has 2 jetties with 40 moorings capacity. Toilets and Shower free of charge and water is available for restaurant guests. Power for entire site generated by solar panels. Specialities of the restaurant are lobster and crayfish among holiday makers. Sorts of lamb and chicken is available and if you would like to order special oven cooked lamb you need to pre order it.

Location:
36º 38.6’ N - 28º 53.6’ E
Contact: Mr. Muammer Önder
+90 555 357 0987

The natural beauty of Ekincik Bay is hard to beat. A safe harbour beautifully backed by pine forest with several anchorages, a wide beach and a couple of restaurants with moorings. Bay is well protected from winds. Drop anchor on the side where motorboats along the white sandy beach. If you can place yourself in the inlet where green and blue intermingled with each other, that would be a perfect safe and pleasant anchor position. Bottom is generally sand-weed with 8-15 meter depth.

Family run famous Inceler Restaurant is the favourite of many sailors which is on the western end of the new pier. Contact the number for help for mooring. Mooring, electricity and water is free of charge if you are guest of restaurant. If you prefer to anchor in the bay, just call to be collected from boat. If ordered in advance, whole lamb or goat can be cooked in open fire. Other than they all sorts of fresh fish, calamari octopus casserole can be found on menu. Turkish bath and rafting tours can be reserved from the restaurant owners swell. River Boat trips to Dalyan and Caunos where mud baths are also on offer.

Ekincik is close to the pretty town of Dalyan and ancient city of Caunos which has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires, cultures and civilisations over almost 3,000 years of history. While you enjoying solar powered river cruising, look out for Turtles that are a protected species on  Iztuzu beach at the mouth of the river. View the Lycian tombs carved into the cliffs dating back to 400 BC. Enjoy a mud bath and a chance to do some souvenir shopping in the village of Dalyan.

Location:
36°49.8' N 28°33' E
Contact: Mr. Dogan Ince
+90 533 346 0738

Leave early and enjoy a leisurely cruise towards Gocek, one of the Turkish coasts most affluent towns and synonymous with sailing in Turkey. Majority part of Gocek still look back with nostalgia to the tranquil village it was 15 years ago. Since then it has become the boutique-village of the coast. Gocek is the perfect stopover with a fine selection of restaurants, shops, bars and boutiques within easy reach of the quayside.

Take a swim-stop in one of the idyllic bays before heading through to moor at one of the central marinas. With its islands and countless bays protected from winds and waves, it makes Gocek one of the most beautiful and easy sailing experience. Close proximity bays includes like Atbuku, Boynuz Buku, Bedri Rahmi, Siralibuk, Sarsala, Manastir, Gobun Coves, Yassicalar, Tersane and Domuz Islands.

Yassicalar Island, otherwise known as "Flat Island" is one of the most Instagram worthy locations along the Turkish coast. Best for last lazy day on boat option. A group of picturesque islands joined by sandbanks with shallow channels in-between. The biggest island has a sandy beach and there is a small pool cape of the lagoon. Those shallow waters in some places makes it perfect chill day for families especially with children. You can explore the island on foot, but u will need to swim one to another. Minimum swimming distance will be12 meters. Take some sturdy shoes as grounds will be stony on island.

If you are interested, submerged buildings and remains of quays available on west of the Island of Gocek. You must be careful when you pass between the island because there are the remains of ruins Also the This is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkelling and a popular stop-off for yachts and daily boat trips and water sports.

Spend your last day enjoying a few swim-stops in local bays en-route back to Ece Saray Marina in Fethiye. The Sail Med team greet you and arrange all necessary onward transfers to your accommodation or the airport.