With the surface of 814,578 square km, Turkey is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean; 3% of the country called Thrace partly in Europe and with another part of 97% in Asia, called Anatolia or Asia Minor. Surrounded by the Black Sea in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the south and the Aegean Sea in the west, Turkey boasts with 8333 km of wonderful coastline.
The Sea of Marmara is located between the Istanbul Bogazi - Bosphorus and the Canakkale Bogazi – Dardanelles; the straits that divide those two parts (Thrace and Anatolia).
The country is divided into seven geographical regions: Black Sea Region, Marmara Region, Aegean Region, Mediterranean Region, these were given names of the seas, then Central Anatolia Region, Eastern Anatolia Region and Southeastern Anatolia Region, named according to the location. ü
Turkey is a magnificent country with interesting past, rich heritage and culture, a country of lakes, rivers, mountains, sea and sun, an extraordinary place with much to offer to its visitors.
Set sail for turquoise waters of the four seas of Turkey. You will surely experience a sailing adventure of historical and cultural features. Turkey is a land of ancient cities, magnificent scenery, rugged coastline, grand cliffs, warm, clear waters and favorable winds.
Excellent weather conditions, warm and sunny climate of its coast allow sailing from the beginning of April till the end of October. It is one of the most popular sailing destinations in the world, due to its indisputable beauty, gentle winds and summer temperatures up to 35 degrees.
The prevailing winds in summer, known as Meltemi, make the heat bearable and provide you a pleasant vacation. Their strength increases during the day and weakens gradually before sunset.
During your sailing vacation, you can stop as many times as you like in numerous bays and coves, finding a safe anchorage and enjoying the natural landscape.
The best way to spend your vacation on board is to combine sailing activity with historical tour through the ancient cities and sites of Turkey, because its coast is rich in history. You can easily organize your sailing itinerary with tours to explore the remains of ancient civilizations; impressive medieval castle built by the Knights of St. John at the entrance to the blue bay of Bodrum, marble palaces and stone fortresses up the Bosphorus, Marmaris, one of the most beautiful maritime parklands, ideal for water sports and sailing, mosques and parks of Antalya, museums and historical sites of Izmir and more.
Turkey is surrounded by turquoise waters of the four seas, the Mediterranean, the Aegean, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Its indented coastline provides splendid bays, coves, inlets and different anchorages for yachtsmen where they can enjoy various water sport activities; swimming, diving, waterskiing, fishing, or simply experience cultural heritage of the ancient cities and beauty of the surroundings.
The coast of Turkey is one of the most beautiful and attractive sailing and cruising destinations. It can be divided into four charter areas. The Ionian coast (from Izmir to Bodrum) boasts one of the best climate conditions in Turkey. This area is ideal for bareboat and gulet charters. Though it is beautiful and charming there, you may run into few yachts and it won’t be too crowded. Attractive anchorages and ports may be found in Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Sigacik, Bodrum and other places. One can easily approach the Eastern Sporades as well as the Dodecanese Islands starting from one of the bases on the Ionian coast.
Another attractive sailing area is the mountainous and green Carian coast. The coastline abounds in bays, sandy beaches, rock tombs, many historical sites, anchorages and ports such as Gokova, Cokertme, Sehir Adalari, Sogut, Mersinçik, Datca, Bençik, Marmaris and other ports. Greek waters are easy to cross from here.
The west Lycian coast comprises the stretch from Marmaris to Göcek and Fethiye, while the east Lycian coast extends further east, from Fethiye towards Antalya. The whole Lycian coastline is mountainous and rugged with impressive cliffs and ravines. One can find safe and beautiful green anchorages on the west coast, and a few secluded coves and bays between Kalkan and Finike. Ports, cultural and historical sites can be found in Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Antalya and other places.
The Turkish coastline abounds in marvellous bays and coves offering safe anchorages and splendid surroundings. The southwest coast is an ideal cruising ground.
Vacation on board is fun for all, it is an ideal way to enjoy the freedom of sailing and explore marvelous landscape.
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