Traditional Gulet Sailing @ Aegean & Mediterranean Sea

Anchoring & Sunrise at Yassica Islands

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:09:00 +0300

The group of islands called Yassica Islands (Jessica Islands in some of the sources), which probably give the best picture to your cameras at sunrise and sunset, are the nearest Islands to Göcek. It is a great pleasure to discover the tones of blue from the sea and green from the pine and olive trees when you anchor in the shallow waters close to one of the islands. Haci Halil, and Seytanli Island are two hereby Islands providing good alternative anchorage spots of Yassica Islands.

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KAS - ANTIPHELLOS

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:39:00 +0300

KAS - ANTIPHELLOS 15 miles from Kalkan, Kas is another sheltered harbour where you can stay overnight. Kas has also became a popular touristic centre with its historical and natural ambiance, small hotels and bars. The modern town of Kas has many remains from the Lycian period when the town was named Antiphellos. The rock-cut tombs on the slopes of the surrounding hills date to the 4th century BC. On a rise between the sea and the hill which was probably the acropolis of Antiphellos, you can see a rock tomb decorated with a Doric style façade and dancing female figures inside. To the west of the modern town following the road to Çukurbag Peninsula, the ancient theatre of Antiphellos appears. The Cavea of the theatre was made with 26 seating rows for a 4.000 people capacity. This faces Meis (Kastellerizon) Greek Island 5 miles away.

Among thousands of sarcophagi in the whole Lycia, one is used as the modern symbol of Kas town. It stands at the upper end of Uzun Çarsi Street 5 min. walking distance from your boat in the harbour, and its excellent preservation and elegant form is impressive.

The Hyposorium of the sarcophagus has Lycian epigraphs, which explains the importance of the person who was buried there and the rules on how to protect this monumental tomb.

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Kalkan, Kalamaki

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:35:00 +0300

The small town of Kalkan was an old Greek village called Kalamaki untill 1922. This perfect Mediterranean village boasts a pretty yacht harbour, seafront restaurantsand charming hotels and pensions, making it a popular place preferred by thgose in search of a more laid-back stay in Turkey. From Kalkan there is an opportunity to visit important Lycian cities such as Patara, Xanthos, Letoon and Tlos by bus and return to the boat the same day. The harbour is a good place for overnight stays. According to ancient sources, the mosque in the harbour was build after the 14th century on the site of a destroyed Roman Temple, and had also been a Byzantian Church during bygone ages. Now, the mosque, the winding cobbled streets lined with well preserved Greek houses and an abundance of red and pink bougaivillea makes Kalkan a storehouse of beautiful photographs as well as living evidence of the continuity of life and the colourful fusion of different cultures.

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Myra & Santa: St. Nicholas of Myra

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:09:00 +0300

MYRA The ruins of Myra are situated 5 km from the shore. On reaching the city, the first thing you see is the acropolis on top of the hill, which is literally covered with Lycian rock tombs. The city walls dating to Hellenistic and Roman periods can still be seen. Most of pigeon hole type tombs (called simple niches) and house type tombs are damaged, but some epigraphs and reliefs are still visible.

The theatre - The cavea of which is half Greek and half Roman in style - is situated near the necropolis, and is in better condition than the other theatres in Lycia. Vaulted passage entrances and the stage building are also in good condition.

St. Nicolas was born in Patara and lived in Myra. In the 4th century he was the Bishop of Myra until the end of his life, and was buried in his church. The church of St. Nicholas in Kale (Myra) was collapsed in an earthquake in 529; a larger church, perhaps a larger basilica-type structure was built in its place. The Church of St Nicholas was razed to the ground during a naval assault conducted by the Arabs in 1034. An epigraph reads that it was restored under Constantine IX in 1043. Some additions were made during renovations in the 12th century, and the church was finally renovated in its present position during the 19th century and again after Atatürk leaving an excellent example of Anatolian - Byzantine architecture. In the 11th century Italian pirates broke open the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas and took his bones to Bari, in Italy. St. Nicholas's Roman style decorated sarcophagus still stands in the church.

Kekova: Sunken City

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:46:00 +0300

KEKOVA with its incredible beauties is one of the best-loved anchorages of blue voyagers, where history and nature come together. After departing Kas, first you pass Uluburun opposite Meis (Kastellerizon) Island and Sicak Peninsula where the ancient city of Aperlae was found. Name of Kekova is taken from the Island, which is covered with ancient ruins. The lake like sheltered sea between the Island and the main land is also called Dead Sea.

Tersane Bay is located at the southwest of the Island where you find the remains of an ancient dockyard. At the southeast of the Island there is another beautiful anchorage, is called Karaloz. Following shore, you can see many houses submerged in the water as the result of various earthquakes, which gives another name to the area - "sunken city".

In Kekova region the safest place for anchor is the village of Üçagiz, which was called Theimussa in the Lycian period. The Lycian text engraved on the tomb shows that its history goes back to the 4th century BC in Theimussa town. Ruins of necropol give a very interesting picture resembling a field of sarcophagi.

The ancient city of Simena can be seen on the island and where the village Kale is located. Kale is full of ancient structures, which are historical emblems of the village's natural beauty. At top of the village a well-preserved castle stands which was reconstructed by crusaders upon Lycian structure. Inside the castle, there is a very small theatre or Odeon, worth seeing.

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Beauty and Mistery of Ancient Aegean Sea

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:39:00 +0300

AG LIMANI At the West end of the gulf, close Kurtoglu Cape you reach Ag Limani (double bays), which is another secluded bay where you can swim, fish, sunbathe or rest. A Lycian city, ancient Lydae, is easy to reach by a path, taking about an hour.

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Sailing at Misterious Gocek Bays and Islands

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:02:00 +0300

GÖCEK is located 22 km from Dalaman International Airport and 35 km from Fethiye. Positioned at the furthest north end of Fethiye bay. Göcek was relatively small village until 1990's and is known as Turkey's greatest chromium reserve. The recent development of several yacht marinas in Göcek bay and the town's proximity to the pretty islands and bays in the Fethiye Gulf, has made it a popular harbour town offering every kinds of service to yachtsmen, a laid-back nightlife and quaint streets lined with pretty buildings. Göcek Bay makes an excellent overnight stop on any cruise.

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Bedri Rahmi Bay

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:56:00 +0300

BEDRI RAHMI BAY is one of the most popular bays in the Fethiye Gulf, which is located opposite Tersane Island (Dockyard) and known as Tasyaka Bay. Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu was a great writer and painter of Turkey. He and his close friends were the first blue voyagers of the country who discovered the beautiful Lycian coast and informed people about these beauties. On one of his cruises, he painted a fish on a rock behind a fountain of the bay in 1973, and ever since the bay has been called by his name.

The bay is well protected against the wind and suitable for anchoring. Pine, olive trees and oleander flowers on the surrounding slopes, small beach and crystal - clear water complement the historical remains on the hill and create an idyllic setting. There are many Lycian rock tombs hidden behind the trees, as well as ones shaped like pigeonholes on a great rock. You can also see a rock tomb with an ornamented door and a triple tomb on the slope. According to the ancient historians, the city that is located behind of the hill was the Lycian town Crya.

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Traditional Gulet Sailing at Aegean & Mediterranean Sea

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:39:00 +0300

A gulet is a traditional Turkish motor sailing yacht built for leisure cruising off shore in the calm warm waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean. Over the years goulets have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing and transportation into their present profile with a broad beam and wide deck. Gulets are ideally designed for comfort and leisure with spacious decks and a large aft area used for dining and relaxing.

Today's goulets are comfortably equipped with all of the amenities of home and encourage an environment in which you are expected to do nothing but lie back enjoy yourself.

Goulets are 14 - 32 metre boats and have 3 - 10 cabins, with berths for up to 20 people. The crew sleep and use the facilities in their separate quarters. Goulets have bar, lounge, music system, fishing lines, sun beds and canoes. Cabins have electricity and wc/shower.

Goulets are available with, or without air-conditioning. The crew of 3 - 4, the skipper, cook and seamen serve you on board as and are true experts in extending to you the great Turkish tradition of hospitality...

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