From Coast to Coast » Turkish Coast http://www.coastalrivers.org An Unique Travel & Vacation Tips Blog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:08:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ancient History of Turkish Coast http://www.coastalrivers.org/2008/03/ancient-history-of-turkish-coast/ http://www.coastalrivers.org/2008/03/ancient-history-of-turkish-coast/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:23:48 +0000 Traveller http://www.coastalrivers.org/?p=34 There are a lot of remote parts of the coast that can exclusive be passed by sea. By mixing a gulet cruise with your Turkey walk, you are able to see the stunning Turkish coastline through as is eyes as the ancient civilisations thousands of years before you. A gulet cruise is an experience in itself and, as you sail the gentle waters where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, you will be transported back in time.
Your Turkey walking vacation starts shortly as you board your gulet in Marmaris and start the easy navigate up the Fethiye Gulf. The region comprises steeped in history and there are a lot of leftovers of the past civilisations that lived the region. You are able to leave the gulet and inspect quaint coastal towns on foot or take a canoe and paddle to secluded coves for a relaxing evening beach walk. Turkey is the perfect place to unwind and the warm waters that lap the coast are ideal for a sunset swim.
After a peaceful night in your idyllic anchorage you can head ashore to the bustling market town of Fethiye. The town is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Telmessos and much of the original medieval city is now buried the result of two major earthquakes. There are however, still some relics from the past in the form of the most incredible rock tombs in Turkey. Walk through the vibrant and buzzing Bazaar around the site and you will find the most prominent monument in Fethiye, the Amyntas tomb. The wonderfully detailed inscriptions and carvings on the tomb are not the only thing that makes it so impressive. Cut entirely out of the sheer rock face, the immense size of the tomb is an awesome achievement.
Your next port, the Gocek Islands, have the reputation as one of the best sailing destinations in the Mediterranean. With a backdrop of verdant, pine-forest mountains spilling down to an almost perfectly circular bay, Gocek is home to some of the best coastal and mountain walks in Turkey. However if you want to spend a more leisurely day, you can remain close to the gulet - snorkeling, diving or simply swimming lazily around the crystal clear turquoise sea.
As you continue your journey you will see much more of the stunning Turkish coast. Combining a gulet cruise with a Turkey walking holiday will satisfy both the keen rambler and the sailing enthusiast. You will spend an equal amount of time on land as on the water and you can choose from a diverse range of activities. You will walk in the footsteps of ancient civilisations, unearthing in just eight days what took thousands of years to build.

turkish coastYou can find a lot of remote parts of the turkish coast. You are able to see the stunning Turkish coastline and the ancient civilisations thousands of years before you by mixing a gulet cruise with your Turkey walk,. A gulet cruise is an experience in itself and, as you sail the gentle waters where the Aegean meets the

Mediterranean, you will be transported back in ancient time.

Your Turkey walking vacation starts shortly as you board your gulet in Marmaris and start the easy navigate up the Fethiye Gulf. The region comprises steeped in history and there are a lot of leftovers of the past civilisations that lived the region. You are able to leave the gulet and inspect quaint coastal towns on foot or take a canoe and paddle to secluded coves for a relaxing evening beach walk. Turkey is the perfect place to unwind and the warm waters that lap the coast are ideal for a sunset swim.

After a peaceful night in your idyllic anchorage you can head ashore to the bustling market town of Fethiye. The town is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Telmessos and much of the original medieval city is now buried the result of two major earthquakes. There are however, still some relics from the past in the form of the most incredible rock tombs in Turkey. Walk through the vibrant and buzzing Bazaar around the site and you will find the most prominent monument in Fethiye, the Amyntas tomb. The wonderfully detailed inscriptions and carvings on the tomb are not the only thing that makes it so impressive. Cut entirely out of the sheer rock face, the immense size of the tomb is an awesome achievement.

Your next port, the Gocek Islands, have the reputation as one of the best sailing destinations in the Mediterranean. With a backdrop of verdant, pine-forest mountains spilling down to an almost perfectly circular bay, Gocek is home to some of the best coastal and mountain walks in Turkey. However if you want to spend a more leisurely day, you can remain close to the gulet - snorkeling, diving or simply swimming lazily around the crystal clear turquoise sea.

As you continue your journey you will see much more of the stunning Turkish coast. Combining a gulet cruise with a Turkey walking holiday will satisfy both the keen rambler and the sailing enthusiast. You will spend an equal amount of time on land as on the water and you can choose from a diverse range of activities. You will walk in the footsteps of ancient civilisations, unearthing in just eight days what took thousands of years to build.

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