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Cold Spring Bay – A Hidden Gem Near Fethiye
📍 Location: Near Fethiye, Turkey
🏝️ Best For: Swimming, snorkeling, hiking, & history lovers
Why Visit Cold Spring Bay?
💦 Twin Ice-Cold Freshwater Springs
Unique bay where freshwater springs flow directly into the sea!
Ancient sailors used to dive for the freshwater source to refill their supplies.
🌊 Perfect for Swimming & Snorkeling
Crystal-clear, cold waters – a refreshing escape from the Mediterranean heat.
Brave enough to take the plunge? The contrast between warm and icy currents is surreal!
🚤 A Must-Stop on the 12 Island Boat Tour
Often visited on Fethiye’s 12 Island Day Cruise, along with Cleopatra’s Bath & Samanlik Bay.
Enjoy lunch onboard a traditional Turkish gulet or hike to a seaside fish restaurant.
🏞️ Hike to Kayakoy Ghost Town (Optional Adventure)
Follow a scenic trail through pine forests for breathtaking views of the Turquoise Coast.
Reach Kayakoy, an abandoned Greek ghost town with eerie ruins & Lycian tombs.
Catch a local bus from Kayakoy back to Fethiye.
How to Get to Cold Spring Bay?
🚤 By Boat:
Join a 12 Island Blue Cruise from Fethiye.
Private Gulet tours also stop here.
🚶 By Hiking: (Adventure Route)
Hike from Kayakoy to Cold Spring Bay for a panoramic coastal trek.
Things to Do at Cold Spring Bay
✅ Swim in the icy-cold freshwater springs 🏊♂️
✅ Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters 🤿
✅ Sunbathe on the shore & soak in the views 🌅
✅ Hike to Kayakoy Ghost Town for a historical adventure 🏚️
✅ Enjoy fresh seafood at a local fish restaurant 🍽️
🌟 Cold Spring Bay is a rare natural wonder – the perfect blend of adventure, history, and relaxation along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast! 🌟