Just 7 NM west-north-west of Göcek, Sarsala reveals itself like an inland lake. Steep, pine-covered slopes fall straight into glass-still water. Holding is excellent in 20 m of mud-sand. Sheltered from the meltemi, it's a perfect stop.

Named after poet-painter Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu, who etched his famous "Fish" motif here. This cove blends art, history and nature with fragrant paths leading to Lycian rock tombs, magical at dusk.

Legend says Mark Antony built this thermal bath for Queen Cleopatra. The ruined walls still sit half-submerged, allowing snorkellers to trace Roman masonry in emerald water.

The region's one-stop logistics hub. Ece Marina's 460 berths handle yachts up to 60 m and offer full services. The waterfront buzzes with meze bars, rooftop lounges, and live-music venues.

This 350 m-deep canyon shelters thousands of Jersey tiger moths from June to October. A scramble leads to a clear waterfall. Campfires and brilliant star-gazing make overnight stops unforgettable.

Turkey's picture-postcard icon: a turquoise pool protected by a snow-white sand spit. Above you, paragliders drift down from Babadağ, providing a live aerial show.

A cluster of five uninhabited isles in Göcek Bay, famed for paddle-board-friendly shallows and electric-blue coves. A paradise for picnics and snorkelling.

Two narrow inlets form a wishbone shape; the western arm provides the better overnight spot. A fine-sand beach sits at the head, utterly silent before 09:00.