Demre was formerly known as Myra and was a well-known political and cultural center of the ancient world, a historical city with a well-preserved theatre and impressive rock-hewn tombs The Myra Demre ruins (ancient city of Myra Turkey) lie within 2 km north of the center of Demre and can be seen from the waters on the gulet cruises and private yacht charters that sail here. Yacht rental is a fantastic way to see this region. Most of the ancient city is under the layers of the earth still awaiting exploration while the theatre is the principal building available to visit.

So you could rent a yacht or Gulet charter Demre and hop onshore to see this fantastic city as part of an amazing holiday cruise.

Demre gulets and yacht charter Demre, are available throughout most of the year for details of sailing times please don't hesitate to contact us.

However, Demre is most famously known for its connections to the modern-day Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) Born in 270AD in Patara, going on to serve as a Christian bishop in Myra. (Demre) Both his parents died when he was young and he used his inheritance to help the poor. He was the son of a sailor and that is why he is the patron saint of sailors. people from all over the world come to Demre for the annual memorial service in his honor. (December 6) and many sail to the island of St Nicholas by yacht hire to visit the birthplace of this incredible man.

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