Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
Stretching east from Bodrum along the shores of the Mediterranean is Turkey’s fabled Turquoise Coast, whose waters take on a luminous blue found almost nowhere else in Europe.
Stretching between Bodrum and Antalya, the Turquoise Coast follows an indented shoreline where mountains meet clear, sheltered seas.
Ancient Lycia sits close to the water here, with tombs, theatres and ruins appearing quietly between beaches and small harbours.
Life along the coast is tied to the sea, from early morning swims to lazy lunches at dockside cafes and evenings framed by returning fishing boats.
A trip on a fully crewed wooden gullet – a two-masted boat of traditional design – is the perfect way to explore this sinuous stretch of shoreline.
Come in September and October to escape the crowds, when it’s still warm enough for beach days but cool enough for exploring ancient sites.
The luxurious resort D Maris Bay sits at the gateway to the long and mountainous Datça Peninsula, home to sleepy fishing villages, isolated mountain hamlets and hundreds of secluded coves. Further east is Göcek village with its yacht-filled marinas and quaysides lined with smart international restaurants and traditional Turkish eateries.
East of Göcek lies Fethiye, a port city known for its natural harbour and numerous rock tombs, including the Tomb of Amyntas, an Ionic temple façade carved into the sheer rock wall behind the town in the 4th century BC. Fethiye’s offshore islands are wonderful to explore by boat. In fact, the whole region is a seafarer’s dream, offering countless opportunities to swim in sapphire waters beneath cloudless blue skies.
Located on Turkey’s iridescent Turquoise Coast, along the undeveloped and protected Datça Peninsula, D Maris Bay is the perfect spot for sun, sea and serenity, boasting white-sand beaches, a waterski school, indoor and outdoor pools, fun activities and an expansive spa.
A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, D-Resort Göcek is an elegant, boutique-style hotel set against a backdrop of forest-clad mountains, picturesque islands, beautiful beaches and quiet, natural coves. It’s set just on the edge of trendy Göcek village, with its yacht-filled marinas and quaysides lined with smart international restaurants and traditional Turkish eateries.