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 fascinatingancient 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.