Marmaris - Kiriacoulis Mediterranean

TURKEY
Marmaris
T
urkey occupies a geological and cultural bridge, between Europe and Asia, where East meets the West You will be truly surprised
by the warm welcome and friendship shown by the local people.§
Wherever you sail in Turkey, particularly along the Southern coast, you will always find exciting places to explore. The Turkish coast is
ideal for cruising and it stretches from the Peninsula of Callipolis down to Antalya. Due to the formation of the coast line, with a large
number of bays, peninsulas and inlets, it is actually
1,000 miles long.§
Starting from our main base in Marmaris, you will
discover and enjoy the charm of beautiful bays, and
quiet coves and sheltered anchorages. Along the coast,
there are literally acres of ancient ruins from the
proto-Greek period to the Byzantine period.
Do not miss some historical tours ashore, visiting
Caunus, Ephesus, Pergamos, Kas. The ancient ruins of
Asia are amongst the most picturesque in the
Mediterranean.
Bodroum
Keramos
KALIMNOS
Marmaris
KOS
Mersinlik
Datca
Bozburun
Knidos
Fethiye
SIMI
TILOS
Kalkan
RHODES
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Turkey:
7 days itinerary
Departure: Marmaris
Total distance: 123 nautical miles approximately
1st day: Embarkation
2nd day: Marmaris - Paradise Island - Semizce (18 nm)
3rd day: Semizce (Dalyan/Caunos) - Asi Limani (11 nm)
4th day: Asi Limani -Fethiye Bay (Olu Deniz) (24 nm)
5th day: Fethiye Bay - Göcek Bay (Manastir - Sarsala) Aga (26 nm)
6th day: Aga Limani - Kadirga (35 nm)
7th day: Kadirga-Marmaris (9 nm)
8th day: Disembarkation
14 days itinerary
Departure: Marmaris
Total distance: 263 nautical miles approximately
1st day: Embarkation
2nd day: Marmaris - Ekincik (19 nm)
3rd day: Ekincik - Batikhamam (29 nm)
4th day: Batikhamam-Fethiye (13 nm)
5th day: Fethiye - Kas (50 nm)
6th day: Kas - Finike (33 nm)
7th day: Finike - Myra - Kekova (16 nm)
8th day: Kekova - Ucagiz (5 nm)
9th day: Ucagiz - Kalkan (27 nm)
10th day: Kalkan - Gemiler Island (20 nm)
11th day: Gemiler Island - Manastir (10 nm)
12th day: Manastir - Bedri Rahmi Bay (4 nm)
13th day: Bedri Rahmi Bay - Kadirga (37 nm)
14th day: Kadirga - Marmaris (9 nm)
15th day: Disembarkation
Weather & Wind
The Meltemi, is the wind that blows during the
summer. It begins to blow in May-June at force 3-4,
reaches full strength in July-August at force 6-7, and
dies off in September-October. Between Kos and
Bodrum it blows from the North, but in the Southern
coast it usually blows from the West.
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TURKEY
Bodrum
B
odrum, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, was the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of King Mausolus's Tomb 4th
century B.C., one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the harbour, the Bodrum Castle, or the medieval castle of St. Peter,
is a fine example of 15th-century crusader architecture, and has been converted into the Museum of Underwater Archeology, with
remains dating as far back as the Bronze Age. The stunning panoramic view from Göktepe, nearby, is much photographed by visitors
to the Museums' second-century theater.
Bodrum has gained the reputation as the center of the
Turkish art community with its lively, friendly and
Bohemian atmosphere and many small galleries. This
community has encouraged an informal day-time life style
and a night-time of excitement. The evenings in Bodrum
are for sitting idly in one of the many restaurants, dining
on fresh seafood and other Aegean specialties.
Afterwards night clubs some with cabaret and superb
discos keep you going until dawn.
The yearly throng of visitors has encouraged small
entrepreneurs to make shopping in Bodrum a delight.
Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges and the local
blue glass beads are among the bargains to be found in
the friendly little shops along the narrow, white-walled
streets. Charming boutiques offer kilims, carpets, sandals
and embroidery as well as original fashions in soft cotton.
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Bodroum
Keramos
KALIMNOS
Marmaris
KOS
Mersinlik
Datca
Bozburun
Knidos
Fethiye
SIMI
TILOS
Kalkan
RHODES
Turkey:
7 days itinerary
Every year the Bodrum Cup Regatta for traditional wooden boats is held around
the second and third week of October. Up to 80 boats take part, and it is a
spectacular sight to see all those Gulets sailing.
Departure: Bodrum
Total distance: 121 nautical miles approximately
1st day: Embarkation
2nd day: Bodrum Turgutreis - Black Island Orak Island - Kisebuk (23 nm)
3rd day: Kisebuk - Seven Islands (21 nm)
4th day: Seven Islands - Langoz - English Harbour
(14 nm)
5th day: English Harbour - Cleopatra Island Karacasogut (11 nm)
6th day: Karacasogut - Cokertme (20 nm)
7th day: Cokertme - Yaliciftlik - Bodrum Turgutreis
(32 nm)
8th day: Disembarkation
Weather & Wind
The Meltemi, is the wind that blows during the
summer. It begins to blow in May-June at force 3-4,
reaches full strength in July-August at force 6-7, and
dies off in September-October. Between Kos and
Bodrum it blows from the North, but in the Southern
coast it usually blows from the West.
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