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Marmaris Region

Marmaris Sailing Holidays

One of the largest and busiest ports, situated on Turkey’s southwest Turquoise Coast, Marmaris offers a luxurious marina, beautiful beaches, ancient sites and spectacular nightlife. It is a perfect choice for the start of your sailing holiday. Aboard your sailing yacht, you can explore mesmerizing beaches and moor in calm bays. Sail to Sedir Island, known as Cleopatra Island, which is famous for its white sand that was allegedly brought from Egypt for Cleopatra’s visit. Stop at the popular beach resort, Icmeler, covered in pine trees.

Yacht Charter in Marmaris

Charter a yacht in Marmaris and be sure to visit the Ottoman castle and other attractions in the old town of Marmaris. Stroll around the popular shopping areas and famous Turkish bazaars and relax in one of the Hamams - Turkish baths. During the day, enjoy water sports and dine fine restaurants. When the night arrives, go to the popular Bar Street for some exciting nightlife. Yacht charter in Marmaris has so much to offer and can satisfy everyone’s taste.

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Sailing routes - Marmaris

Marmaris route

7 days
Day 1
Saturday
Marmaris – Ekincik (20 NM )
Day 2
Sunday
Ekincik – Göcek (34 NM )
Day 3
Monday
Göcek - Fethiye (12 NM )
Day 4
Tuesday
Fethiye – Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island) (16 NM )
Day 5
Wednesday
Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island) – Sarigerme (24 NM )
Day 6
Thursday
Sarigerme – Marmaris (26 NM )
Day 7
Friday
Marmaris
Day 1 - Saturday
Marmaris – Ekincik
Day 1
Saturday
Marmaris – Ekincik (20 NM )
Arrive to Dalaman Airport and take a bus, taxi or rent-a-car to Marmaris where you will board your yacht. After check-in, sail east along the coast and you will find yourself in the relatively secluded, quiet and unspoilt Kurkculer Bay. You will be able to see a lot of gulets that often travel here and choose this bay as a safe spot for anchoring. A small village, Ekincik, has a beautiful stretch of beach where you can relax. Pine forest and mountains are ideal for trekking. Make sure to visit nearby caverns and caves, ancient ruins of Kaunos that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or go rafting on the Dalaman River. Since there is no nightlife here, you can recharge in the peaceful atmosphere.
Day 2
Day 2 - Sunday
Ekincik – Göcek
Day 2
Sunday
Ekincik – Göcek (34 NM )
Continue sailing east to the large bay of Göcek with the town of the same name. While you approach the town, you will pass a group of 12 islands that you can take a tour around. The bay has many sheltered anchorages, protected coves, and calm waters, as well as several marinas where you can moor. Since Göcek enjoys hot days and nights, and around 300 days of sunny days annualy, you can carelessly enjoy on both private and public beaches (D-Resort, Sarigerme, Izluzu), swim in crystal-clear turquoise sea, eat in fine restaurants and have a drink with a sea view. Do some shopping on Çarşı Yolu Caddesi, take a walk on the waterfront promenade, or visit many historical sites in the vicinity of Göcek.
Day 3
Day 3 - Monday
Göcek - Fethiye
Day 3
Monday
Göcek - Fethiye (12 NM )
Fethiye is located in a natural sheltered bay further to the east popular with gullet sailors. It is a growing port city with rich history – sightseeing includes Paspatur, the old town of Fethiye, a sarcophagus in the streets, an amphitheater, a ruined Byzantine fortress on the nearby hill, and an ancient city of Kadyanda near Fethiye. Çarşı 95 Caddesi is the famous Umbrella Street you have to see. Enjoy warm and romantic summer days and nights on the beaches, try Döner and fresh fish from the fish market, and engage in numerous adventure sports – paragliding is especially popular since Fethiye is ideal to try it. Vibrant nightlife can be experienced in meyhanes (taverns), bars and clubs on Barlar Sokak. Fun fact: James Bond series film, Skyfall, was partially shot in Fethiye.
Day 4
Day 4 - Tuesday
Fethiye – Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island)
Day 4
Tuesday
Fethiye – Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island) (16 NM )
Also located in a protected lagoon and surrounded by a lush national park, Ölüdeniz is a perfect sailing destination. Officially translated as Blue Lagoons, but literally means “dead sea” because of its calm waters even during storms. Main pebbled Blue Flag-certified beach is one of the most beautiful in the world and Turkey’s finest beach. Paragliding is, again, a must. Make sure to visit the Butterfly Valley (Faralya), a canyon with rare butterflies and beautiful waterfalls, a few nautical miles south of Ölüdeniz. You can stay in top-notch hotels, or opt for mid-range and budget accommodation. You will not stay hungry in friendly and welcoming restaurants with both Turkish and international cuisine.
Day 5
Day 5 - Wednesday
Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island) – Sarigerme
Day 5
Wednesday
Ölüdeniz (and Gemiler Island) – Sarigerme (24 NM )
Start sailing east and you will reach Sarigerme, a small family-friendly holiday destination surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. You can sunbathe on long pristine sandy beach, swim in clean warm sea, and refresh yourself with a cold drink or an ice cream. The views are breathtaking, especially during sunsets. Choose anything from souvenir shopping, visiting mud or Turkish baths, quad biking, paragliding, to swimming with dolphins. Dine in restaurants and drink fine wines.
Day 6
Day 6 - Thursday
Sarigerme – Marmaris
Day 6
Thursday
Sarigerme – Marmaris (26 NM )
Sail towards your starting destination, Marmaris, a very popular resort city with narrow pebbled beaches (Uzunyali or Long Beach, Marmaris Urban Beach). Marmaris can be loud and in-your-face, but offers plenty of harbor-side restaurants and cafes, bars and shops on beautiful promenades. One of must-see locations is the Marmaris Castle from 11th century. You can opt for adventure sports and water parks (Aqua Dream and Atlantis), visit hamam (Turkish baths), or pay a visit to a forest park reserve near Marmaris. Nightlife can be quite hectic – there are over a hundred bars and clubs on the Bar Street with different kinds of music to suit everyone’s needs. Make sure to try local beer, Efes, and a cooling yogurt-based drink, Ayran.
Day 7
Day 7 - Friday
Marmaris
Day 7
Friday
Marmaris
Spend the morning having breakfast on your yacht or continue exploring Marmaris right after you check-out. If you have not already during your trip, try Turkish delicacies: baklava, kanafeh, dolma, börek, lavash… Then make your way to the airport and travel safe.

Best time to sail

April - October

Number of boat bases

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Closest airports

Dalaman (DLM), Milas-Bodrum (BJV)

Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY)

Languages spoken

Turkish

Tips

Long Beach, Marmaris Dolphin Park, Icmeler, Cleopatra Island, Dalyan

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