So we headed off to explore new grounds - and found some truly lovely and uncrowded spots. Ancient cities such as Knidos; small modern-day towns like Datca, where one can dance the night away! The fun-filled atmosphere of "Ogun's Place", where the young proprietor takes great delight in after-dinner games and even the occasional wedding ceremony! - Bozburun and own belly-dancing parties on the waterfront; a pine-forested National Park anchorage - and several others, before ending in the stunning little bay of Keci Buku.

This is the coastline we explore on our Greece-and-Turkey "combo" trips.

For our all-Turkey trips, we cover this area - and more. We also sail to the Bay of Fethiye - a cruising sailors' paradise ! A huge, pine-forested bay, indented with tiny anchorages and swimming holes; the upmarket little town of Gocek for a contrast and the main town of Fethiye for lots of bargain-hunting in the bazaar and soaking in Turkish baths! This is a perfect area for those a little uncertain of their sealegs, or families with kids.