Sailing Vacation in Marmaris

Cennet Adasi

Paradise Island or Cennet Adasi is situated across the Marmaris Bay. It is an area of unspoilt natural beauty where pine forests abound. The island is a quiet refuge away from the hustle of the large resort of Marmaris. This area is perfect for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing, but also provide wonderful walking opportunities by lovely footpaths dotted around the island. There are a range of restaurants, most of which can be found on the seafront or harbour. The island also has exquisite caves. The Blue Cave got its name because of the phosphorescent rock which reflects the blue from the sea. If you make a wish and throw a coin into the waters here, according to legend, it will come true.

Cleopatra Island

Only 12 km from Marmaris lies secluded Cleopatra Island. Its characteristic is a beach made of silky smooth white sand all over, that have taken millions of years to accumulate. Because the formation of the sand takes such a long time, the beach is under protection of the government. It is not allowed to take towels and bags on the beach since the sand sticks to it, or take the sand itself with you. Sailing is the perfect way to visit this island, to jump in the crystal clear water and swim to the beach to feel this heavenly sand barefoot. This popular destination steeped in urban legend of romance and passion. According to history, this was ones the meeting place of Queen Cleopatra and her lover Mark Anthony.