A Lycian Dream (Sailing Etap B: Coast of Light)
Kekova,
"home of the sun", is an island an hour from Dalyanağzı by sea, as well as the
name of a whole ensemble of picturesque islands, numerous bays and ancient
cities. These bays provide natural harbours in all seasons, and yachtsmen
particularly enjoy exploring the unspoilt landscapes. Along the northern shore
of Kekova Island, at Apollonia, earthquakes have disturbed the land causing
some of the ancient houses to sink under the clear water, creating a sunken
city. Kaleköy Castle (ancient Simena) offers a
bird's-eye view of the bays, inlets, islands and colourful yachts sailing
peacefully on the glassy water. The colours in a Van Gogh painting, blue
skies, orange sunsets, starry, starry nights, peace and tranquillity, playful
dolphins, mythological mysteries, and the sparkling sea - Kekova provides all
this and more.
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At Demre (Kale), the ancient
Myra, (25 km west of Finike), many splendidly carved rock tombs
overlook the magnificent Roman theatre. St. Nicholas (Santa
Claus) was the bishop of this Mediterranean city during the fourth
century and died here in 342. An official entry-port, Finike is surrounded by
citrus trees and gardens. Thirty-two kilometres from the Finike Marina lie the
remains of the beautiful and ancient Lycian city of Arikanda. This excursion
inland, a mountain trek, rewards you with superb views, fabulous ruins and
fresh mountain air.
Slipping around the Kırlangıç Peninsula
brings you into the Gulf of Antalya. The first sight you come to
is the ancient city of Olympos, on the southern side of Mt.
Tahtalı (Mt. Olympos). Oleander and laurel bushes shade the
Olympos Valley, which you can approach by land as well as by sea. Nearby at
Yanartaş (at a height of 300 meters), according to mythology, the
Lycian hero Bellerophon, mounted on his winged horse Pegasus slew the
fire-breathing monster, Chimaera. Gas which seeps from the earth burns
brightly at night. The Byzantines also considered this place a religious area.
Alexander the Great's favourite winter resort was at
Phaselis, the famous ancient commercial harbour north of Olympos.
South of the harbour, look up at Mt. Tahtalı for a spectacular view. Sail on
to Kemer, a resort town carefully designed to blend in with the
surrounding scenery, that offers an ideal environment for a wonderful holiday.
The fully equipped Kemer Turban Marina has facilities for all
activities so that yachtsmen can enjoy the unspoilt bays and beaches south of
the town. Shoppers will delight at the wonderful range of high quality
souvenirs. April is the month of the colourful Kemer Carnival.
Also in the spring are the yacht races between Kemer and Girne in the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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Sailing around this coast towards Antalya
will give you a glimpse of some of Turkeys most modern and luxurious holiday
villages. Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort city on the
Mediterranean, embodies the contrast between the majestic coastline of beaches
and rocky coves, and the towering Taurus Mountains. The ancient Attaleia,
named after King Attalus II of Pergamon, Antalya was founded in the 2nd
century B.C. Today palm-lined boulevards, beautiful parks, historical
buildings, monuments, museums and the picturesque old quarter Kaleiçi, (with
the Kaleiçi Turban Marina) blend together to create an ideal
holiday atmosphere. The Antalya Marina and Leisure Centre, which
has won several awards, is considered one of the most beautiful marinas in
Turkey; Setur Marina, the other marina in Antalya, is, on the
other hand, quiet and peaceful; but both welcome you after your unforgettable
voyage in the turquoise paradise of Turkey's water.
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