Sailing Holidays in Turkey

Turkey is a beautiful country for bareboat and crewed yacht charter. Many people who like the magic of a vacation with nature, sport and relax, choose this cruising destination. The country is surrounded by seas: Mediterranean sea in the South, Aegean sea in the West and Black sea in the North. Its climate, its geological and geomorphic character and structure, as well as its topography are important elements that make Turkey so popular. Those who love the charm of an exotic sailing holiday visit this country. Every year Yacht Charter in Turkey attracts more people. During the summer period, especially from May to the end of September many individual motor boats and flotilla sailing yachts "weave" the Turkish coast. Some people choose skippered luxury gulet charter, others prefer the adventure of a bareboat charter. Whatever type you are, your unforgettable sailing experience is guaranteed.

There are great many itineraries for your Turkish Yacht Charter Holiday. Here are some cruising tours selected by Absolute Yachting:

Gocek Sailing Itinerary

Bodrum and Greek Islands Itinerary

Bodrum and Gokova Gulf Itinerary

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Here are the most popular ports of call for elegant boat charter vacations. Many of them also offer inland tours to interesting archeological sites.

Bodrum. Everyone is impressed by the little medieval castle when entering Bodrum from the sea, on board of a luxury gulet or a sailing yacht. The charm of this town is touching. The little shops, the restaurants and the clubs are fascinating. Not far from the city you can swim in the beautiful clear, turquoise warm waters and spend a wonderful day relaxing and enjoying the sun and the water sports! Bodrum is popular for its boat yards where luxury gulets are built. Turkish people know the tradition of gulet building and they are excellent carpenters. The gulets are used for charters, daily excursions on the water and for pleasant sailing trips. Bodrum is also known for its lively life style and its bohemian atmosphere. There are many nearby sandy beaches: Bardakci, Bitez, Bagla, Gumbert.

Kusadasi means "bird island" in the Turkish language. It is very popular for its turquoise warm waters, for its nice beaches and its marina with large charter yacht capacity. Behind Kusadasi is located Ephesus where thousands of tourists come every year and make land tours in the area to visit the archeological sites. One can enjoy the fine dining in the town of Kusadasi, taste the delicious cuisine and find very reasonable priced restaurants. The Turkish cuisine is distinguished and very famous around the world. The beaches around the area are very busy in the summertime. There is a great escape, the Dilek Peninsula National Park or otherwise called Milli Park, it is situated 17 miles away from Kusadasi and is worth visiting. There you can enjoy serenity, spend peaceful quality time and simply enjoy the sea and the sun.

Marmaris. It is located in the south west of Turkey. Its natural beauty stands out and its picturesque marina is surrounded by pine-clad hills. If you choose to spend your sailing holidays in Turkey, you must make a stop here. Marmaris is a popular and famous charter holiday destination and the jewel of Turkey in the Aegean Sea. It offers many pleasures, such as fine dining, clubbing, inland tours and shopping. The port of Marmaris has great restaurants, cafes, and it is a very nice place to walk during your evening, while your luxury gulet is docked at the marina. The local people are very hospitable and friendly.

Cnidos. The famous art and culture center during the ancient times, it has Greek character. Cnidos welcomes hundreds of sailing yachts, bareboat charters and crewed luxury yachts every year. There are two large theaters, an odeon and three temples that are all worth visiting. Many tourists take inland tours in Cnidos during their flotilla sailing.

Antalya. A top holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Its marina has won a prize for her facilities and the city has attractive boulevards and interesting architecture. In Antalya one can get to know the Turkish History, the culture and easily get the touch of the local lifestyle. The beauty of the city is stunning. Duben Waterfalls on the way to Lara Beach is a great stop during your Turkish sailing holiday. The waterfalls plunge straight to the ocean and it is a great scene! There are many nice beaches to visit on board of your yacht charter: Konyaalti Beach, Bey Dagi and Topcam Beach. The Guver Canyon, a 115 meter deep canyon is also very interesting and it would be a good idea to make a tour there.

Turkey is on the top of the list among all cruising destinations. A great vacation, a relaxing sailing experience! Its history, its culture, its cuisine, the tradition of luxury gulets and fine gold jewelry, carpets making and the hamams are all great Turkish attractions. Make this beautiful country your next sailing charter destination! Book today your sailing holidays in Turkey with Absolute Yachting.

Sailing Holidays in Turkey