Yachting remains a popular activity for residents as well as visitors to Turkey. Over the past 40 years the industry has grown, and today a large number of marinas dot the coastline between Istanbul and Antalya. These provide supplies, easy access to the shore at major resorts, and safe harbors as well as often becoming local entertainment venues in themselves. Dat a, Bozburun, Marmaris, G cek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. In these well equipped harbours, yachters can find the services and provisions they require.
Shopping is is terrific in Turkey with a rich variety of Turkish crafts available at bargain prices.
Together with the most modem objects, traditional handicrafts from villages and provinces are easy to find. Most visitors to Turkey cannot resist buying at least one or two things. Turkish suede and leather are particularly important, along with all kinds of fabrics, clothes and other goods such as handbags, belts, shoes, etc., at prices which surprise and please the visitor. Turkish food is known throughout the world. The preparation is simple, but fresh ingredients brings out the richness of their flavors in a way that never fails to delight.