Hamam Bay
A secluded bay with the sunken ruins of an ancient Roman bath, reachable only by boat. Clear turquoise water and pine-clad hills make it a favourite swimming stop.
Hamam Bay sits between Fethiye and Göcek, named after the partially submerged stone ruins of an old bath complex at the water’s edge. It’s a classic Blue Cruise anchor point – day boats and gulets drop anchor here so people can swim over the ancient walls and warm spring water that seeps up through the sea floor.
Apart from the ruins, the bay itself is the draw. The water is strikingly clear, backed by steep hills covered in pine and olive trees. There are no roads, no cafes, and no sunbeds – just a natural shoreline with pebbles and rocks. Most visitors stay for an hour or two, eating lunch on deck and exploring the ruins with a snorkel.
Because it’s only accessible by water, the bay never feels overrun with day-trippers, though in high summer a handful of boats may share the anchorage. Spring and autumn bring quieter waters and the same warm sea temperatures that originally fed the Roman baths.
“Swim above 2000-year-old Roman bath ruins in warm, glass-clear water.”
Anchor on the northern side of the bay early in the morning – fewer boats and the warm spring water is more noticeable there.
Not wheelchair accessible: reachable only by boat, with rocky shore entry and no ramps.
Good to know
- Is Hamam Bay free to visit?
- Free. Boat trip from Göcek or Fethiye; some gulet cruises include a stop.
- How long should you spend at Hamam Bay?
- ~1h 30m
- When is the best time to visit Hamam Bay?
- Morning
- Is Hamam Bay wheelchair accessible?
- Not wheelchair accessible: reachable only by boat, with rocky shore entry and no ramps.
