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Marmaris & Içmeler
Situated
on a bay, backed by rugged pine-clad mountains, Marmaris is one
of the most attractive maritime parklands, ideal for water
sports and sailing. It makes an excellent starting point for the
"Blue Voyage" tour of the Aegean coastline. In May,
the Marmaris Yacht Charter Show provides an opportunity to meet
the yachts' captains and crews. With plenty of provisions
aboard, you set sail in the craft of your choice and languidly
explore the spectacular beauty of southern Turkey.
There
are many good buys in Marmaris' boutiques, colorful bazaars and
markets. You can find excellent leather and suede goods, copper
and brassware, jewellery and objects carved of onyx. Turkish
carpets, textiles and embroidery make good handcrafted
souvenirs, and the locally produced pine -scented honey called
çambalı is superb.
Near
Marmaris at Içmeler, the hazy mountains of the interior slope
down to sandy beaches. Under blue skies, the clear sea is ideal
for all types of water sports. Many find this area so
irresistible that they stay longer than originally planned. And
there are some excellent accommodations here, in which you can
prolong your contact with nature. As you drive down from the
high mountains into the village of Turunç, the scene opens out
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