12 Island Boat Trip :
The only way to enjoy the Twelve Islands (Oniki Adalari) is to cruise in the Turkish gullet or take a daily boat trip. Gullet cruises provide access to tourist free secluded bays wher you can snorkel, swim and climb the cliffs or just relax. The trip includes visiting Afodit Koya (Cleopatra's Bath) an ancient ruined abth where Cleopatra supposedly bathed when she was travelling en route from Egypt to Rome. It is said that swimming here will give you true beauty!! You will also visit Merdivenli (Step Ladder Bay) which has an ancient cave cut into the side of the rock. Another island Tersane Adasi (Shipyard Island) has ruins of an ancient shipyard and one island that will get the children excited is St Nicholas Island after the famous man who wears the red suit, this island is full of 4th century ruins from the days when St Nicholas used to worship here. However it is uo to the parents to explain to the puzzled kids how he travelled from here to Lapland!!!!
Fethiye:
Fethiye which has stunning marina also fabulous restaurants to suit all, Olundeniz well known for its famous blue lagoon and white sandy beaches and offers a huge variety of water sports. The beach itself stretches for miles with a stunning backdrop of mountains and pine forest. You can watch the para-gliders descend from Mount Babadog to the local islands and beach.
If you are wanting more excursions please ask. Say you are staying at Villa Maria in Calis and ask for Yavuz Yildoz he will be more than happy to advice and help you.
Sakilkent Gorge:
High in the mountains above Fethiye, rushing torrents of icy cold water have cut a narrow gorge through the mountains over thousands of years creating Saklikent Gorge. A natural wonder, the resulting Canyon is 300 metres deep 18 kilometres long and a breathtaking sight. Saklikent in Turkish means 'Hidden City'. A cool refuge in long hot summer days provides a favorite picnic spot where rustic restaurants overhanging the river serve delicious fresh trout and other local delicacies. During winter the gorge is a popular resort for winter sports. In March and April you can ski in the morning and swim in the warm water of the Mediterranean in the afternoon!!!
Other Activities:
boat hire, historic sites, museum, shopping areas and 12 island boat trips.