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Our next overnight stop, chosen as a suitable waypoint before Ephesus, was Fethiye, another yachty hangout.

After a good fast expressway the traffic in Fethiye itself came to a standstill. We could have walked the last four kilometres to the 'Alesta Yacht Hotel' more quickly.

Wendy was more enamoured of the town than I was. It's quite modern and the town centre is more like a giant shopping mall than a village. But the hotel, adjacent to and overlooking the Marina, is excellent and a good choice for an overnight stop with a good breakfast.

The restaurant balcony at the 4-star Alesta Yacht Hotel - Fethiye

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