Yacht Charters in Marmaris, Ekincik
MARMARIS: Stroll and explore the bustling Marmaris bazaar, getting the feeling of being in Asia Minor. Marmaris in recent years has spread out with new hotels and apartments but the old center still retains its village atmosphere. Marmaris has a great choice of shops and restaurants many with an international flavor. Visit the Ottoman castle of Suleyman the Magnificent, built in 1522 as a base for his assault of Rhodes against the Knights of St. John. Anchor on the south side of Marmaris Bay, about 2 miles from the town, enjoying the first of many swims.
EKINCIK: Arrive at Ekincik Bay, about 18 miles east of Marmaris. This bay, surrounded by pine trees and spectacular sheer cliffs, is excellent for windsurfing. A good restaurant to visit, which is popular with the yachting community, is M/Y Marina. After dinner be entertained by a belly dancer. The small village if Ekincik is a short walk from the bay.
From the bay you can board a local river boat and be taken up the Dalyan river to the ancient city of Caunos, passing the famous turtle breeding beach. Dalyan literally means ‘fish trap’. Mullet and bass swim up the river to spawn and on their return are caught in a trap stretched across the river. In Dalyan Village there are several restaurants that specialize in mullet and bass dishes. The first known reference to Caunos was as far back as 1000 BC. Caunos is a most attractive site with mainly Roman ruins, though there is clear evidence of the former Greek presence.
BABA ADASI (Father Island): From Ekincik and Dalyan there are several rocky capes before the slab sided island of Baba Adasi can be seen close off a long sandy beach. On the summit of the island there is a remarkable pyramidal structure built in brick. There is a fair weather anchorage behind the island from where you can visit the ruins of a sizable town near the shore. Most of the ruins to be seen are of a medieval town.
GULF OF FETHIYE: Sail to the quiet bays of the gulf and spend a few days relaxing and visiting some of the beautiful anchorages.
Ruin Bay – Where you can swim in the clear waters inside the ancient bath house of Cleopatra.
Wall Bay – A cove with several places to anchor around its perimeter. A remarkable square rock sits in the water near the head of the cove. Like Ruin Bay, thick pine forest overhangs the water except on the northern side, which is planted with olives. At the southern end of Wall Bay a solid stone wall can be seen, from which the bay takes its name.
Sarsala – A large bay. The best anchorage here is not in the large bay itself but in a cove on the south side where the slopes plummet dramatically down to the sea. As you enter the cove you will see an old marble column on the point.
Deep Bay – Set amidst the pine trees it is a tiny bay with a unique taverna, with wonderful food cooked in clay ovens. Fish is caught out in the bay and guests are able to swim in the clear waters or snorkel around the rocks.
Tomb Bay – This bay is a delightful anchorage under the wooded slopes with a small restaurant ashore. Explore the ancient tombs high up in the rocks.
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