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fluttering lovelies, as well as several yoga retreats,
while Cold Water Bay offers the chance to swim in
mineral water gushing straight from the rocks into
the sea. But be warned, it’s mighty chilly.
Sea Kayaking, Kas
This paddling trip is not only the ultimate family
adventure, it’s also the only way to see some of
Turkey’s most remarkable submerged Roman ruins.
After a 9am start from Kas and a short safety
briefing, kayakers paddle out from the nearby
village of Ucagiz. A safety boat brings up
the rear along with your luggage, small children
and any landlubbers. The flotilla stops for swims
on the uninhabited Kekova, paddles past the stone
churches and harbour walls of a sunken Roman
city, then crosses back to the mainland to take in
a Byzantine castle and carved rock tombs peeping
out of the water. Bougainville Travel (+90 242
836 3737, bt-turkey.com) is the best bet of the
firms offering this service.
12-Island Tour, Fethiye
And Olu Deniz
All the resorts around Fethiye and Olu Deniz do
this blissfully laidback tour: a watery day out where
getting wet is strictly optional. Cruises depart each
morning and take in the bay’s prettiest islands, with
half-hour stops at five fantastic swimming spots. In
Tershane Bay, the ruins of a former shipyard can be
explored by keen snorkellers, while Cleopatra’s
Island has mineral-rich spring water seeping into the
sea: stay in long enough and you’ll look five years
younger, honest. Also on the itinerary are the Flat
Islands. These mini atolls can be hopped across,
while banana boats and rubber ring rides wait
offshore should you desire an even bigger thrill.
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