Turkey · Aegean Sea
Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast
Göcek, Fethiye and Bodrum—pine-fringed coves, ruins and hospitality.
Fethiye an der türkischen Mittelmeerküste · Photo: Alexander Annenkov · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The sailing area
Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Turkey’s southwest coast is a paradise for anchoring. Around Göcek, twelve islands lie in an almost entirely wind-sheltered gulf, while Fethiye beckons with the Ölüdeniz lagoon and the island of Gemiler with its Byzantine ruins.
Many coves have restaurant jetties where you can moor for free if you eat there. Further west, Bodrum and the Gulf of Gökova offer longer passages and stronger winds.
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Anchorages in Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast
Bays, harbours and mooring fields in Turkey. Coordinates are approximate and not for navigation. Google Maps shows a place search, not a verified anchoring position.
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Bedri Rahmi Koyu
Bay · 36.641° N, 28.901° E
With a rock painting and a restaurant jetty.
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Tomb Bay (Kapı Creek)
Bay · 36.667° N, 28.889° E
Lycian rock tombs along the shore.
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Sarsala Koyu
Bay · 36.662° N, 28.814° E
Deep bay with a shore line secured to pine trees.
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Boynuz Bükü
Bay · 36.700° N, 28.856° E
Sheltered from almost all directions, restaurant jetties.
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Ölüdeniz – Lagoon Approach
Bay · 36.549° N, 29.108° E
Anchor outside the famous lagoon.
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Sedir Adası (Cleopatra Island)
Bay · 36.982° N, 28.206° E
Legendary sandy beach in the Gulf of Gökova.
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Suggested itineraries
Twelve-island sailing trip from Göcek
7 days · approx. 80 sm
A relaxed cruise with very short legs, perfect for catamarans.
- Göcek
- Sarsala
- Boynuz Bükü
- Tomb Bay
- Fethiye
- Gemiler
- Ölüdeniz
- Göcek
Coordinates are approximate and do not replace an official nautical chart or an up-to-date harbour guide.
Passage planning for Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast
If you're planning a sailing trip in Turkish Aegean & Lycian Coast you should familiarise yourself with the wind, weather and local conditions beforehand. The best time to visit is usually during the season April to November. The difficulty level for this sailing area is “Beginner” – so plan your daily legs to leave enough time for changes in the weather, breaks and relaxed anchoring.
Wind and weather
Typical conditions in this sailing area: Meltemi from W–NW, more moderate in the Gulf of Fethiye. Check the latest weather report and the forecast for the next few days every morning. Many bays only offer shelter from certain directions. Having an alternative anchorage up your sleeve makes any sailing trip much more relaxed.
Anchoring with a catamaran
A catamaran like our Lagoon 42 can reach shallower bays thanks to its shallow draught. Still, pay attention to the seabed: seagrass meadows are protected and provide poor holding. Sandy patches are the better choice. Let out enough chain, rig an anchor bridle and check that the anchor is holding securely after setting it.
Before casting off
For Turkey get up-to-date nautical charts and a harbour guide, and find out about local fees, protected areas and regulations. The map and coordinates on this page are planning aids, but do not replace navigation on board.