Ancient Lycia Coast

Great, diverse, and multicultural, Turkey is a spectacular place full of surprises. I have so much to tell. But since it's summer and the only thing I can think about is the sea, I'll start with the fascinating Lycian Coast, a stretch of the Aegean ranging from Antalya to Fethiye. The best part was embarking on a 'gulet' in the port of Kas and navigating it through the maze of uninhabited islands. There are sunken Lycian treasures, clear water, and huge sarcophagi over 3000 years old left on the tops of the islands. And in this paradise was Kekova, an island that's out of this world. It has a small port, fig trees, timid women selling bouquets of lavender, and men napping under leafy vines.