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 Ancient Marmaris,Phsykos,was
an important stage on the A-natola-Rhodes-Egypt trade route.In
the 16th century,Suleyma the Magnificent had a ciitadel built
on a hill just behind the harb our;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 fun-filled,self-indulgent
holiday.Those who surf and water ski wll thrill at the possibilities
in Marmaris.Energetic entertainment at a lovely bar,or dancing
until dawn at a sophisticated discotqhue can end an ideal day.
There are many good bays in Marmaris boutiques,colorful bazaars
and markets.You can find excellent leather and suede goods,copper
and brassware,jewelry,and objects carved onyx.Turkish carpets,textiles
and embrodiery make good handcrafted 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 witering and maintaining yachts,make Marmaris an excellent
starting point of Blue Voyage tour of the Aegean Coats.In May,the
Marmaris Yacht Charter Show provides an opportunity to meet the
captains and their crews. With plenty of provisions aboard,you
sad sail in the craft of your choice and languidly explore the
spectacular beauty of southern Turkey.At Ekinck,a delightful yacht-mooring,you
can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this area and the friendly
hospitality of this people.
Delikli Island lies right of the coast,southest 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-conversation
area and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and blue crabs.At
a band in the river ,high on the cliff face above the fascinating
ancient harbor-city of Caunos,magnificent tombs were carved into
rock.From Delikli Island,sailing southeast,you arrive at Sarigerme
with its pleasant holiday complexes,nestled in cozy pine forrests.Yachtsmen
will want to anchor at Baba Island,across from the pristine sandy
beaches.
The Gulf of Göcek ,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 irrestible.The ruins of Arymaxa,an
ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf,lie at the edge of
the azure waters.Oppsite on Tersane Island stand Byzantine ruins
including those of the ancient shipyards.From the Gulf of Göcek
sal on into Fethiye
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