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Dockyard (Tersane) Island – A Historical & Snorkeling Haven in the Gulf of Fethiye
📍 Location: Largest island in the Gulf of Fethiye, Turkey
🏝️ Best For: History lovers, snorkeling, and island explorers
Why Visit Dockyard (Tersane) Island?
🏛️ Abandoned Greek Village & Ruins
Once a Greek-populated island, abandoned after the 1923 population exchange.
Wander through deserted Greek houses and explore remnants of Ottoman & Seljuk settlements.
⚓ Former Ottoman Dockyard (WWI Naval History)
Known as Telandria in ancient times, renamed Tersane (“dockyard”) when the Ottoman Navy used it for battleship construction.
Swim over the submerged remains of Seljuk shipyards & boathouses.
🤿 Snorkeling Over Ancient Ruins
Crystal-clear waters reveal ancient tombs, churches & sunken ships beneath the surface.
One of the only submerged dockyard ruins left in Turkey!
🚤 Blue Cruise & 12 Island Day Tour Stop
Often visited on Fethiye’s famous 12 Island Boat Cruise.
Nearby highlights include Tarzan Bay, Cleopatra’s Bath & Flat Islands.
How to Get to Dockyard Island?
🚤 By Boat:
Join a 12 Island Blue Cruise or private gulet tour from Fethiye.
Things to Do at Dockyard (Tersane) Island
✅ Explore the ghostly ruins of the abandoned Greek town 🏚️
✅ Snorkel over ancient shipwrecks & Ottoman dockyard remains 🤿
✅ Swim in the calm, turquoise waters & discover hidden underwater tombs 🌊
✅ Hike around the island & enjoy panoramic coastal views 🏞️
✅ Visit other nearby 12 Island cruise stops like Cleopatra’s Bath & Tarzan Bay 🚤
🌟 For history enthusiasts, underwater explorers & nature lovers, Dockyard Island is a must-visit destination along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast! 🌟