Our Destinations in Turkey
General information
Situated at the eastern Mediterranean, at the point where Europe meets Asia, it has been an important crossroad for trade, culture and civilization. Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans are some of the main nations that left behind important monuments.
The Mediterranean coast is a developed touristic area with high level of yachting facilities and service
A coast line of 8.000 km full of bays, capes, coves and anchorages, shapes a unique area to cruise. The main land is often covered by pines which form in combination with the blue transparent waters an amazing landscape.
The summer is hot and the sailing periods starts in April and ends in November.
Surface: 780.575 sq. Km
Population: 67.500.000 habitants
Capital: Ankara
Time: UTC+2
Money: Turkish Lira
Visa: Not required for EU citizens for a stay up to 3 months
Requirements to charter: sailing license or skipper’s certificate
The Ionian coast
The coast of Turkey at the east of the Aegean Sea, is the most popular cruising area. It is worthwhile to visit Ephesus, Pergamum and other archeological places to taste the spirit of its ancient habitants, the Ionians and their great philosophers.
Meltemi, the famous NE Aegean wind, influence the coast. Winds of force 2-4 blow during spring and autumn but can be up to force 6 during July and August.
Main bases: Izmir, Kusadasi, Bodrum
The Carian Cost
The Lycian coast
The part of the Turkish coast at the east , south east of Marmaris. A cruising zone of a special profile was once the pirates’ coast with rocky shores and hidden bays.
Gentle breezes and good weather until November help for a long charter season
Bases: Marmaris, Fethiye, Kas, Finike, Antalya
