Marmaris is a
picturesque city that sits on the southwest corner of
Turkey. It is one of
the oldest cities in the region, and easily, one of the
most beautiful.
The sandy
beaches of the region are something to see. They dazzle
the eye and the cool winds that come off the Mediterranean Sea are a welcome relief from the heat.
There is a great
deal to do in Marmaris. It is a city of history and
culture, but by far, one of the most popular activities
in sailing and yachting.
Many people from
northern Europe
will come with their boats down to Marmaris during the
winter to enjoy the warm weather and yachting
opportunities that the amazing area offers.
Near Rhodes, The
bay near Marmaris makes it a perfect place to take the
boat out.
Not
surprisingly, the city has many organizations and rental
boat shops to appeal to the tourist who comes to the
area. Many of the yachts offered come with a skipper and
crew,
The beauty of
yachting in the Marmaris area, is that you can often
stay on the yacht, meaning you don’t need to find a
place to stay in the city. Nothing beats falling asleep
as the yacht slowly rocks in the
Mediterranean Sea.
One place to
check out is the Marmaris International Yachting Club,
which is world-renown for hosting one of the biggest
yacht races in the Eastern
Mediterranean, the Marmaris International
Race Week, which sees 100 yachts and 1,000 racers from
around the world. The event usually runs at the end of
October and beginning of November every year and is
something every single yachter who comes to the area
needs to check out at least once in their life.
Yachting is a
big deal in Marmaris, and it is not hard to see why. The
sea offers an amazing opportunity to yacht around some
of the most beautiful scenery in the area, while
experience a yachting experience in one of the best
places to do it.
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