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YASSICA ISLANDS
The islands named “Yassıca Islands” don’t have individual names. They are so small that no-one has named them. They are named as the Yassıca islands as a group. There are no establishments on the islands. The biggest one has a sandy beach and there is a small pool cape off the lagoon. It looks purpose built for children to play in. You can swim here without fear of danger from anything between the islands. The minimum distance is 12m between two islands. If you have half an hour you can swim to and from four islands. You can explore the islands by walking if you wish but don’t forget to take sturdy shoes or boots with you as the ground can be very stony. Despite their small size these islands have a good variety of different plant and foliage.
ZEYTİNLİ ISLAND (Olive Grove Island)
The island located south of Yassıca Island. As you will understand from the island name the island covered with olive trees. This is the only island that has a private owner. There is an olive oil workshop on the island remaining from ottoman times.
TERSANE ISLAND
Tersane Island is the biggest island in gulf of Fethiye. The island was deserted after the population exchange took place which left many ruins from the Greek occupation. You will notice a watch tower and shipyard as soon as you arrive from which the island was named. There are two bays on the island named by sailors as winter and summer harbours. Many blue voyage yachts or daily tripper boats anchor in these two bays during their voyage. After entering a narrow channel you will be in calm waters. Due to this feature many sailors use this bay as a shelter to escape from unexpected winds.
Some people name this island as Prince Island. Once upon a time there were a lot of wild pigs here; therefore the island was named Pork Island. Many yachts can be found anchoring in protected areas of the island.
HAMAM BAY
This is the bay that no blue voyage yachts or daily tripper boats will pass without anchoring. The sailors like to spend their nights here. Daily tripper boats prefer to serve lunch to their customers in this bay. You will see a monastery next to the pontoon some of which is under water. You can walk in the pine forest along the shore. There are several restaurants with wooden pergolas on the shore serving the yachts.
If you feel up to it you can take a half an hour walk from Hamam bay to the hill where you will see the ancient city of Lydae. You can also reach here from Yavansu bay.
TAŞYAKA BAY
Taşyaka bay located northwest of the Tersane bay is known for the famous painter Bedri Rahmi Eyyüpoğlu and his friends who visited during the 1970’s and felt such admiration for the beauty of the bay they also called it Bedri Rahmi Bay. There is a drawing on the rock at the entrance of the bay painted by Bedri Rahmi Eyyüpoğlu this is the reason that the bay called Bedri Rahmi bay. There are some old restaurants in the bay and also a pontoon for yachts. Points of attraction around the bay are cold fresh water, a pebble beach decorated with oleanders, a fish drawing painted by Bedri Rahmi and a kite mosaic made by artist Azra Erhat. You will also notice rock cut tombs on the north side. There is also a fresh cold spring running into the bay which is covered by a concrete like pool figure. The pool calls you in the hot days. The people who find the path to climb up the mountain will reach within half an hour the Kilisebelen village. There are several houses in this village and the magnificent views make the walk well worthwhile. You can see Dalaman plain, Dalaman airport, Kocagöl and Baba island.
The bay located south of the Domuz bay. The entrance of the bay is very narrow but once inside you will find a long bay surrounded by olive and pine trees. At the far end of the bay you will find some rock cut tombs and ruins. The bay is visited by blue voyagers but not by the daily tripper boats.
AYTEN BAY
When you drive towards the Dalaman direction from the highway you will notice the club marina sign on the left. Once you have taken this turn keep going along the narrow twisty road and you will see the club marina on the left hand side. If you continue further along the road you will take a sharp left hand turn which will take you down to sea level and to the bay name Ayten bay. Ayten bay is a lovely place with green pine forest. There are no buildings in this bay but you will find a stony beach that has warm calm waters throughout the year.
SARSALA BAY
Sarsala bay is another preferred bay by sailors with a natural bay ideal for swimming or spending the night in. It is an attractive bay with a long stony beach, a wooded valley which runs inland, surrounded by pine Forestry Mountain. There is a restaurant and pontoon at the small Sarsala bay where many yachts moor. You can explore Lycian ruins if you walk towards Taşyaka bay.
YAVANSU AND GÖBÜN BAYS
These bays offer a magnificent underwater view where you can see a tropical underwater vista. There is a restaurant within each bay offering differing tastes and atmospheres. The quiet and calm nature of the bays makes them an ideal place for the sailors who are looking for a safe anchorage. You can relax and enjoy the beauty of these bays under the pine forest. Should you wish to go ashore, take a walk and explore the bay this can easily be done.
It includes small and big Hurmalı (date palm) bays. This is another sheltered area for the sailors.
OSMAN AĞA BAY (Spring)
This is a bay that many local people prefer to visit at weekends to rest with their families and have a picnic. There is a spring in the bay which is available all year round. Wild animals also visit this bay when it is quiet to drink water and also to eat the food that has been left from the picnics.
AT BÜKÜ
BAY
There are a lot of reeds in the bay. One side of the bay is a bit muddy therefore after sunset the mosquitoes invade the bay. The calm water within the bay makes it a good choice for those families with children.
GÜNLÜKLÜ BAY
Günlüklü bay has a lot of Günlük trees so naturally this is how the bay was named. This is another bay preferred by many local people who will visit during the weekend. This bay also has a spring which can be reached by road from the Göcek and Dalaman direction. Inlets can be found around the bay for those who don’t like crowded places and are looking for peace and quiet.
BOYNUZ BÜKÜ BAY
There is a wooden pontoon in the bay for yachts who wish to moor. This bay is also covered with Günlük trees and if you take a walk around to explore the area you will find many types of plants, birds and wildlife.
KİLLE BÜKÜ BAY
This is another bay with a lovely beach and pine forest where you could easily get lost if you don’t take note of the direction you are walking. Also with the bay you will find church ruins and decorated stones.
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