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FETHIYE TO KAS: A LYCIAN DREAM
 The
resort town of Fethiye has an important marina and overlooks a beautiful
bay strewn with islands.
The secrets of the
ancient gods of mythology still lie hidden in the secluded coves and
bays around the Gulf of Fethiye. This is truly paradise for those who
want to sail through history. Above the town, called Tennessee in antiquity,
numerous Lycian rock tombs
reproducing the facades of ancient buildings were cut into the cliff
face. Explore the Belcegiz Bay and the beautiful Blue Lagoon (Olüdeniz),
where the calm, crystal clear Water is ideal for swimming and other
water sports. On Gemiler Island, Byzantine ruins lie tucked among the
pines.Go ashore at Kinik (65 km from Fethiye) where the ruins of Xanthos,
the ancient Lycian capital, lie in a splendid natural setting.  At
the holy Lycian center of Letoon, three temples dedicated to Letoon,
ApolloAnd Artemis, familiar gods of mythology, awaits the intrepid
tourist. Mythology records that Apollo was born at Patara, a principal
harbor of ancient Lycia, south of Letoon and Xanthos. The ruins are, of
course, numerous and fascinating. Its 22 kilometers of pure white sand
stretch as far as the eye can see, making it a natural choice for all
types of beach sports.
A short sail to the east brings you to
Kalkan, a small, lovely hilltop town that overlo oks
a tiny bay. Narrow, winding streets lined with souvenir shops lead down to the
charming marina. Every morning, boats busily take tourists to one of the
nearby beaches or small bays. As the sun sets, it is Kalkan style to meet on
the roof terraces for a drink before dinner, and enjoy the comings and goings
of the yachts, the business of the marina and the panoramic view.
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