Marmaris, a bustling town with a traditional bazaar
and an idyllic backdrop of pine-covered hills is an exciting place to begin
your holiday. There is a great choice of itineraries of the Mediterranean.
You can start your holiday reaching across to the Gulf of Fethiye and discover
the allure of its islands and bays. Take time to experience the colourful
market of Fethiye Town before sailing onwards to Kalkan past Lycian rock tombs
and the golden beaches of Olu Deniz.This coast has seen little change since
ancient times. Heading west from Marmaris an exhilarating sail brings you
to the Gulf of Doris. Along the much indented coastline you will find beautiful
bays, quit covers, deserted anchorages and a few small towns. Once the home of
past civilisations, now strewn with the ruins of their ancient cities, this
southwest coast of Turkey makes every holiday a voyage of discovery. Continue
on the Gulf of Gokova stopping off at Knidos to explore its impressive ruins.
Further on the crusader castle at Bodrum still dominates a vibrant town where
cultures of east and west mingle. Wherever you go you will be overwhelmed
by the friendliness of the people. The winds can be brisk, the sun hot, the
sensations vivid making sailing in Turkey an exhilarating holiday for more
experienced sailors.
