Oct 24th-30th

Our last trip of the season, and - as would seem appropriate, we're ending in our favourite spot, where we started out in April ! Back to the Bay of Fethiye, one of the most beautiful cruising areas along this Turquoise coast of Turkey. A wonderfully sheltered bay, indented all around with picture-perfect anchorages, some with tiny family tavernas, some where we can just drop an anchor and enjoy a dinner under the stars. For a livlier night out, there are the two towns of Gocek and Fethiye - Gocek a small, very well-kept little place which shuns mass "package" tourism, preferring to keep it's more "yachtie" image; and Fethiye, the biggest port around here, with labyrinthe bazaars to lose yourself in, and a myriad tavernas/bars along the waterfront to hang out and watch the passing parade.

The weather is mellow, late summer sunshine. Temperatures around 75F; certainly good sunbathing weather still, and the water is still lovely n' warm ! As with late April/May, this is a perfect time of year for those who don't like it TOO hot, and enjoy hiking and exploring the many fascinating ruins in the area.