Turkey offers so much for sailing enthusiasts, nature and culture lovers, no matter whether they rent a sailing yacht or charter a motor yacht or a catamaran. The hospitable country is an excellent sailing area with its many beach areas and numerous islands, great natural beauty and many different villages and towns. Meet the magic of the Orient with the feeling of the Arabian Nights!
In Turkey a sailor is never getting bored and there’s a lot to discover and explore. The many bays, stretching down to the coast of Turkey, the delicious Turkish cuisine with a glass of Raki or wine, the bazaars with lots of bright colors and impressions, and the archaeological excavations.
The Turkish Aegean Coast stretches from Fethiye in the south to the Greek border. Sailors will experience a delightful blend of unique rock formations and wooded coves. A cruise, between the nearby Greek islands, is highly recommended.
In the eastern Mediterranean Sea, you find the Lycian coast, known for its pine-covered shores, steep cliffs and interesting ancient ruins.
The ports of Bodrum, Fethiye, Göcek, Marmaris, Turgutreis and Yalikavak are very popular amongst yacht charters.
Bodrum is considered to be the most attractive coastal city in Turkey, with one of the most beautiful marinas in the eastern Mediterranean. Here sailors should make a stop. You can´t overlooked the Crusader Castle. In the city you have a wide range of restaurants and cafes, as well as a bazaar with about 1,000 booths, where you can find everything imaginable.
Sailors should not miss the Datca Peninsula. At it´s tip you can find the ancient port city of Knidos. Being a sailor, you clearly have an advantage here if you want to explore the city and moore your boat at the old trading port, because Knidos is difficult to reach by car.
Make a special and unique experience and charter a Gulet, a traditional Turkish wooden yacht, and go on a “Blue Voyage”, which will be long remembered.
With its beautiful bays and harbors, Turkey is definitely a paradise for boat lovers, and a unique sailing paradise, with the oriental charm of the Mediterranean.
Sailing Yacht Charter Turkey:
At yachtcharternet.com we offer a huge selection of sailing yachts and motor boats for charter and luxury catamarans and gulets for rent in the sailing area Turkey. Yacht rental and sailing boat hire with crew and skipper or bareboat yacht charter offers for your next sailing holidays in Turkey.