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Sailing from Marmaris to Fethiye
in the Steps of St. Paul
 Marmaris
Bay resembles a calm lake and offers ideal mooring for yachts.
Ancient Marmaris, Physkos, was an important stage on the
AnatoliasRhodessEgypt trade route. In the 16th century,
Suleyman the Magnificent had a citadel built on a hill just
beyond the harbor; today, its remains house the Marmaris
Museum. Pine forests cover the mountains which surround
Marmaris; on shore a white line of sand and rock separates
green from blue. The beach areas sparkle, and provide visitors
with a perfect opportunity to dive, snorkel and swim in
relaxing conditions.
Yachts and boats decorate the coast of this lovely tourist
center where thousands converge to enjoy a funfilled, self-indulgent
holiday. Those who surf and water ski will thrill at the
conditions in Marmaris. Energetic entertainment at a lively
bar, or dancing untill dawn at a sophisticated discotheque
can end an ideal day.
There are many good buys in Marmaris' boutiques, colorful
bazaars and markets. You can find excellent leather and
suede goods, copper and brass wares, jewellery and objects
carved of onyx. Turkish carpets, textiles and embroidery
make good handscrafted souvenirs, and the locally produced
pine-scented honey called "cam bali" is superb.
The Marmaris Netsel Marina, one of the largest and best-equipped
marinas in Turkey and the Marmaris Albatros Marina, one
of the best for winteringand maintaining yachts, make Marmaris
an excellent starting point for the Blue Voyage tour of
the Aegean Coast. In May, the Marmaris Yacht Charter Show
provides an opportunity to meet the captains and their crews.
With plenty of provisions aboard, you set sail in the craft
of your choice and languidly explore the spectacular beauty
of southern Turkey.
At Ekincik, a delightful yacht-mooring you can enjoy the
breathtaking beauty of this area and the friendly hospitality
of its people.
Delikli Island lies right off the coast, southeast of Ekincik.
Yachtsmen enjoy a change of pace when they anchor at the
island and take a smaller craft excursion into the Dalyan
Delta. The Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach at its
mouth, is a nature-conservation area and a refuge for sea
turtles (caretta caretta) and blue crabs. At a bend in the
river, high on the cliff face above the fascinating ancient
harbor city of Caunos, magnificent tombs were carved into
the rock. From Delikli Island, sailing southeast, you arrive
at Sarigerme with its pleasent holiday complexes, nestled
in cozy pine forests. Yachtsmen will want to anchor at Baba
Island, across from the pristine sandy beaches.
The Gulf of Gocek, with the friendly Club Marina set in
a beautiful pine forest, is one of the Mediterranean's best
sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with many
coves, its land and seascapes are irresistable. The ruins
of Arymaxa, an ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf,
lie at the edge of the azure waters. Opposite on Tersane
Island, stand Byzantine ruins,including those of the ancient
shipyards. From the Gulf of Gocek sail on into Fethiye.
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