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Marmaris - Fethiye Destination |
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Our Turkish cruising area stretches from Bodrum in the west along the Lycian coast Antalya in the east.
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 MARMARIS | Marmaris Bay resembles a calm lake and offers ideal mooring for yachts The center of yachting on the Lycian coast and our magnificent yachting base, Marmaris, sits at the head of an almost landlocked bay surrounded by high, pine-clad hills. The shopping bazaars and restaurants form the backbone of this traditional Turkish seaside town, while yachts of all shapes and sizes adorn the marina, said to be the best in the eastern Mediterranean. The calm waters of Marmaris Bay are an ideal start or end to your cruising holiday, from our base in the harbor Ancient Marmaris, Physkos, was an important stage on the Anatolia-Rhodes-Egypt trade route. In the l6th century, Süleyman the Magnificent had a citadel built on a hill just behind the harbour; today, its remains house the Marmaris Museum.
| | EKINCIK | A delightful yacht-mooring stop, you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this area and the friendly hospitality of its people. The inlet of ekincik is a tranquil paradise of lush green forests where you lose all sense of time . Among the most beautiful spots along the coast this is a favourite stop for seafarers.
| | DALYAN / CAUNOS | Delikli Island lies right off the coast, south-east of Ekincik. Yachtsmen enjoy a change of pace when they anchor at the island and the riverboats here will take you from your sailboat right 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 harbour-city of Caunos, magnificent tombs were carved into the rock.
| | GULF OF FETHIYE | When you turn around Cape Kurtoglu you enter into the Gulf of Fethiye which is one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world. The Gulf of Fethiye is surrounded by the lower slopes of the Taurus Mountains, pine-clad to the crystal clear water’s edge. It is an area of flat-water sailing easy on those not accustomed to open sea, and is rimmed with innumerable coves and anchorages. The secrets of the ancient gods of mythology still lie hidden in the secluded coves and bays around the Gulf of Fethiye. This is truly paradise for those who want to sail through history.
| | AGA LIMANI & LYDEA | When we enter the Fethiye Gulf our next stop will be Aga Limanı. From here a 30-minute hike takes you to ancient Lydea. Off the beaten path and rarely visited, Lydea features sarcophagi, temple walls, cisterns, Corinthian columns and inscribed tablets from the Roman and Byzantine periods.
| | CLEOPATRA'S BAY | Two miles from Deep Bay is another exquisite setting with thick pine right down to the water's edge. Monastery ruins half submerged in the water attract the curious. Also called Ruin Bay, Cleopatra was here twice, once with Julius Caesar and once with Marc Antony.
| | TERSANE ISLAND | The largest island in the Gulf of Fethiye is the Island of Tersane. A deep channel provides entry to the inlet of Tersane island which was formerly called Telandria, Once inhabited, now all that remains is the ruined houses of the island.
| | BEDRI RAHMI COVE | One of the most important inlets of the gulf is the inlet of Bedri Rahmi. Bedri Rahmi Eyupoglu ,who was the one of the first blue voyagers, painted a fish on a rock behind a fountain here, in the year 1973. There after the inlet has been called by his name. You can see the painted fish right behind the fountain and behind it, there are many Lycian rock tombs hidden at the back of the trees. | | YASSICA ISLANDS | The islands called Yassica Adaları arouse interest because of their mysterious appearance and are favoured by yachts. | | GOCEK | Gocek, which recently became the meeting point of yachtsmen and lovers of the sea, has attained a justified fame with its natural position. In addition to being a perfect place from the standpoint of wind, sea and air temperature, it is only 22 km from the international Dalaman Airport. The coves house colorful yachts ranging from the latest models to small vessels. The Club Marina at Gocek is set in a beautiful pine forest and is considered one of the Mediterranean's best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with many coves, its land and seascapes are irresistible.
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