Located off the coast of Turkey and approximately 9 km from the city of Fethiye, Gemiler Island is known for its ancient ruins and remains of churches dating back to the 4-5 centuries AD. According to the archeologists, this is also the location of the original tomb of St. Nicholas. In the middle ages, the island was abuzz with trading ships and boats from the eastern, European and Eastern Mediterranean countries. St. Nicholas being the patron saint of sailors, this island was also known as St. Nicholas Islands in the medieval period.
Also the Byzantine ruins can be seen from the sea with a charter gulet. Other attractions of interest include over 40 ecclesiastical buildings, Christian tombs and a church that was cut out directly from a rock located at the highest point on the island. The island has a bay that is shaped like a crescent and thus provides great anchorage. There is a makeshift restaurant that caters to sailors, boatmen and yachtsmen during summers.
Then we well sail to Cold Water Bay. The name may sound dark and cold, but Kayakoy and its surroundings are a must-see in the Fethiye region! Enjoy gulet charter Fethiye with Turkyacht.
