Fethiye : Profile

Location

The town of Fethiye is situated on the southern shore of the bay of Fethiye Adasi and is reasonably sheltered from the prevailing winds.

Once a very small, pretty fishing village, Fethiye has grown considerably over the last 10 years but still boasts a "small town" aura. The winding hillside streets, the teeming farmer’s market, the lovely little tea shops (filled with old men playing backgammon and smoking their hookahs) all add to its charm.

Clearance

All authorities are close to the ECE marina.

Docking

There is a marina by the town (Ece Marina) and three mini-marinas further around the bay. All are listed below.

Anchoring
It is possible to anchor for free in the huge bay which offers good protection from the prevailing winds, but take care that your anchor penetrates the weed. In some areas of the bay the quality of the holding is patchy.

There is a good, quiet, pretty anchorage in the NW corner of the bay, behind the wreck, although it is some way from the town. There is a water tap on the beach here.

The harbour office is opposite the pier used by the gulets. Well over 100 of these go out full everyday in the high season to the nearby islands.

The nearby islands are a delightful cruising ground to simply island-crawl up the coast. Watch out for the waterborne Turkish pancake makers who slide up alongside your boat and cook up delicious pancakes on the spot!

Last updated April 2011.

Ece Saray Marina
1 Karagozler,, Yat Limani, 48300 Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey
Tel:+90 252 612 50 05, Fax:+90 252 612 50 08, VHF Channel 73
marina@ecesaray.net
Opening Hours: 24/ hours a day all year.
The marina in front of the town. Berths for 400 yachts. Berth where directed however quite expensive and visitors may be berthed out on the wave breaker which is a long way from both town and facilities. These include laundry, WiFi, first aid post, ATM, supermarket, small chandlery, restauant and bar. The marina can arrange clearance (fee charged). No haul out facilities, but chandlery can arrange limited repairs. No major repair or maintenance work such as sanding, painting etc. is permitted on boats berthed at the marina.

Harbour Master's Office
Tel:+90 252 612 50 05

Parkmarina Hotel
Head of the Bay, next to the Boatyards
Tel:0252 614 54 43, Fax:0252 614 54 47
info@parkmarinahotel.com
New 2010. Water, electricity, showers, sauna, pool, bar and restaurant. Two mile walk into town, regular local minibuses.

Yacht Classic Hotel
Karagozler 1, Fethiye 48300, Turkey, (next to Ece Marina)
Tel:+90 252 612 50 67 , Fax:+90 252 612 50 68
info@yachtclassichotel.com
Very nicely situated, yachtsmen made as welcome as hotel guests. Town is just a few minutes further than from Ece Marna. 25 berths. Water, electricity, showers, toilets, laundry, pool, WiFi, bar and restaurant (berthing rates reduced if you eat here). Hotel turkish bath and massage facilities.

Yes Marina
Fethiye
Tel:+90 252 614 2258, Fax:+90 252 614 39 65
yesmarina@yesmarina.com
A small (up to 30 yachts) friendly marina, one mile SW of the town. Moor stern-to. Water, electricity, toilets and showers, plus mini-market opposite. Frequent minibuses (Dolmus) into town. The smart Yengeç Restaurant is attached to the marina with a small bar. Rates reduced if empty.

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