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.
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 with spas and starlit suppers along the stretch of sugary coast.
Marmaris, like so many other places in Turkey, was once a lovely little fishing port, but in the past 20 years, it has grown in to a thriving resort town popular with luxury yachts and is now home to Turkey's largest marina. The busy promenade offers local restaurants and bars, with a lively atmosphere to relax in, on warm summer evenings, and the bustling bazaars in the old quarter of town are great for exploring. Being at the heart of the Turquoise Coast, Marmaris is of course popular for its numerous beautiful beaches, including the famous Icmeler beach which is ideal for watersports. Further along the coast you will be able to explore smaller bays and coves off which you can anchor and enjoy diving and snorkeling or basking on a deserted beach.
A regular spot for those on a blue cruise, Serce Bay has a wild wonder about it with endless romantic charm. A deep, linear bay of brooding blue that slices into the high hillside, the bay provides ideal protection from the elements and is only 24 miles west of Marmaris. With restricted road access and a lack of amenities, this sequestered, almost secret spot is the perfect place for an idyllic escape. Charter guests can start the day with a refreshing dip in the aquamarine Aegean, before climbing back on board for breakfast. The surrounding slopes of the hillside can be climbed at a leisurely pace, should guests desire to take in the postcard-perfect panorama and enchanting Adalan islets laid out before them. By night, they can drink in the starry sky and listen for the occasional bleat of wandering goats.
The Datça peninsula is a gem along Turkey's coastline - scattered with the ruins of ancient empires, with emerald green hills that mirror the blue of the Aegean. This unspoilt stretch of coastline was, according to legend, created by Zeus, the God of the Sky and Light. With its vast number of natural bays, olive groves, and deserted beaches this unspoilt area is a treat for chartering. Another highlight of this stunning region, and well worth an excursion, are the ancient Greek ruins of Knidos. Once you have trekked the local ruins, Datca town itself is the place to enjoy fabulous seafood and meze dishes along with local wines.
With its rich history and culture, Bodrum manages to blend old charm with modern essentials allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds. Known as Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - The Tomb of Mausolus which was built around 350 BC. There are plenty of fascinating historical sites to explore, including the Ancient Roman Theatre which is still in use today, or stroll through Bodrum Castle with views over the two bays around which Bodrum lies, and is home to the fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Just behind the castle you will find Bodrum's beautiful pedestrian alleyed Old Town, with its whitewashed stone houses, boutiques and cafés it is postcard perfect! When not exploring Bodrum's ancient sites, the coastline is of course where you'll want to be - the entire peninsula is lined with pristine, blue-flagged beaches. You can choose from beaches with high end beach clubs, for which Bodrum is so well known, or explore a little further along the coast to find more secluded, bays where you can experience these famous turquoise waters.