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Sailing in Turkey

The Aegean shores of Turkey are among the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods.

                                                                                   

Whether you prefer idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages or the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to more than  5, 000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archeologists .


                                                           


The pine-clad Toros (Taurus) Mountains sweep down to the sparkling clear sea forming an irregular coastline of rocky headlands and secluded coves. The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise of sunbathing, swimming, and sporting activities like windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing, ’mountain climbing and caving. Important historical sites await your discovery, amid a landscape of pine forests, olive and citrus groves and palm, avocado and banana plantations. The Turkish Riviera is Turkey’s tourism capital and the hospitable people of Turkey will make your holiday comfortable and enjoyable.


                                                


The town of Koycegiz lies at the northern end of a lake of the same name and is joined to the Mediterranean by a natural channel. This unique environment is being preserved as a nature and wildlife sanctuary. A road shaded with aromatic frankincense trees eads to the tiny village of Dalyan on the inland waterway. The maze of channels is easily exploret by boat as you immerse yourself in this tranquil dream world. The restaurants which line tne waterways specialize in delicious meals of fresh fish. High on the cliff face, at a bend in the river,above the fascinating ancient harbor city of Caunos, magnificent tombs were carved into the rock. The Dalyan Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach at its mouth,is a nature conservation area and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and blue crabs.

Sailing in Greece

Greece occupies the Southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cradle of civilization and birthplace of the gods, land of legend and beauty which has inspired centuries of art and the essence of philosophy, Greece welcomes the world.                  

                                                           


Since Greeks are naturally unselfish and friendly, they give visitors a warm welcome. They offer a sunny country of great natural beauty and magnificent monuments.

                                                          


Apart from its world-famed historical and archaeological relics, modern Greece provides many attractions to the traveller. The many islands and indented coastline, so characteristic of Greece, provide ideal beaches, yachting harbours and fishing places.

 

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