Yacht Charters in Turkey

In mid-July to mid September are the busiest and most expensive month to a boat tour of the Turkish coast. The temperature is 40 ° C in May and late September, more than a little cooler and are cheaper. April and October to see some rain, but it is still pleasantly warm. From May to October this area experiences the Meltemi. It blows from the N and NW and make sailing in that direction hard work. Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye are the main yacht charter ports. The following terms are arranged from north to south. Iskele is a lovely little village on the northern Aegean coast opposite the Greek island of Lesbos. Many of the old stone houses in the village now serve as inns, guesthouses and restaurants. A few meters away Behramkale stands, even though most people still call the city by its ancient name of Assos. It was founded around 700 BC by colonists from the island of Lesbos. On a hill in the vicinity are the ruins of the Doric Temple of Athena (530 BC), surrounded by crumbling walls and an ancient cemetery. Nearby is the 14th Murad Hüdavendigar century Ottoman mosque. The hill offers a spectacular view from the island of Lesvos and the Aegean Sea. Ayvalik is a coastal town in the northern Aegean Sea. It is surrounded by olive groves that produce much of Turkey’s best olive oil. Ayvalik has an interesting history, moved to the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Greeks of Ayvalik to Greece, and Turkish citizens in Greece moved to Ayvalik. The city has converted many old Ottoman Greek houses and Orthodox churches, which were now in mosques. The port has many good restaurants. Ferries operate daily in summer between Ayvalik and the Greek island of Lesbos (Mytilenians), but the price is unusually high for 2 hours ride. Alibey island lies off the coast from Ayvalik. It has good restaurants and tavernas on the shore. Izmir, formerly Smyrna, is an important port and commercial center sits on a large bay. The town was rebuilt after a fire again destroyed in 1922 during the Revolutionary War, much of the ancient Smyrna. Therefore, the city is modern, with little in the way of archaeological interest. Perhaps there are other worthwhile places to visit if your time in Turkey on a 2-week yacht charter is limited. Kusadasi is a major Aegean resort and cruise ship port. It also has a full-service marina. From here it is possible to visit Ephesus, just 11 miles away, one of the best preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Other ancient cities such as Aphrodisias, Euromos and the Temple of Zeus, Priene, Miletus and Didyma can also be seen. Kusadasi is popular with tourists from Western Europe to expect, then, to serve in the search for “Red Lion”, the “all day English breakfast” and several outlets for Guinness. Gumusluk has a beautiful little harbor with good protection, there are several good restaurants around the harbor. Turgutreis is situated at the end of the Bodrum peninsula and yachts can berths in the full-service harbor, not far from the city to find. There are good beaches Aspat, Akyarlar and Huseyin FeneriAmazon Creek is a narrow cove with pine trees. Nearby is a campsite with swimming pool and small provisioning store. Bodrum is one of the main centers for yacht charters along the Aegean coast of Turkey. Here are the ruins of the ancient mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. And one of the most important museums in the world for underwater archeology, the castle of St. Peter, a Crusader fortress. The beaches in the town of Bodrum are to be small and crowded, the water is not particularly clean. There are better beaches along the Bodrum Peninsula. Bodrum is passed for its night life with lots of loud discos and clubs, known until the early morning hours. From here you can take the ferry and visit the Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes. Datca harbor is in two halves by a narrow causeway, he divided a small island with the mainland. During the summer months, the port is always very full and a berth can be difficult to find. The city is good for the deployment and has many restaurants to choose from. Nearby are hot, very hot sulfur springs. Orhaniye lies at the eastern end of the Gulf of Hisaronu. A modern marina is located about 1. 5 miles from the relatively unspoiled village Orhaniye. EKINCIK can be identified light tower on the western headland. For a day trip, take on the local boats for a tour of the Dalyan River. Look for loggerhead turtles, which can be seen on the long sandy beach at the mouth of the River. The beach is one of only two Mediterranean breeding grounds for these species. The first stop is usually the caves on the outskirts of Dalyan. Once you travel upriver in the estuary and marsh reeds, before the ruins of ancient Kaunos. These include the Roman Baths, an amphitheater, a library, temple and a medieval fortress. Exercise river to Dalyan village you will find the Lycian rock tombs layer high in the wall and eventually you reach the Lake of Koycegiz Golu. Marmaris is probably the premier location for sailing on the Aegean coast. It is a full-service marina, or yacht to try for a place in the busy harbor. Take a stroll one honeycomb in the old town streets. Ferry cruises to and from the Greek island of Rhodes several times a day during the summer months. It is the natural port of Marmaris that Nelson’s fleet in 1798, ready to see before the battle of Aboukir, that the English victory over the French. There is a museum in his little castle. Make a stop at kumlu Buku and explore the ancient ruins of Amos in the hills to the north. The stiff climb will be rewarded with a beautiful view. Ciftlik sits in a beautiful bay and is a good place for basic care. Gocek is situated in a wooded bay at the northern end of the Skopea Liman. It is protected from all but the strongest south and west winds. Skopea Marina is located in Göcek town, and a second facility, the Marina Club is located just across the water. There is a regular ferry service, between the Club and Marina Skopea Marina. Club Marina is one of landscaped gardens and pine; facilities include bars, restaurants and playgrounds for children. Gocek has good shopping and many of the shops in the city will deliver to the boat. Restaurants offer a good selection of local cuisineFethiye is close to a large inlet on the Mediterranean with some of the best beaches in Turkey. The Fethiye and Calis beaches are just a few miles. The bay itself is very good for sailing. At the approach of Fethiye, passing through the navigable channel to the west of Fethiye Adasi. From here it is possible to see the prominent rock tombs visible in the cliffs above the town. A good day trip inland is a visit to Saklikent canyon, high in the mountains above Fethiye. Over the millennia, swift water, a constricted channel has cut through the mountains. This gorge is 300 meters deep and 10 miles long. Since the walls of the gorge Saklikent are so high, they cut most of the sun and it is a beautiful resort on hot summer days. Take a picnic or visit one of the rustic restaurants on the river and try a delicious fresh trout. During the summer months there is a ferry from Fethiye to the Greek island of Rhodes. Gemile Iceland, Fethiye Bay and has many Byzantine ruins. Sail south and pass the Seven Capes. Gusts from the tip of the cape which can be quite strong, and yachts are advised to remain good two miles off the coast when passing. Kalkan is a lovely quiet anchorage. This town is attractive and a good base for heading out to explore the ruins of Letoon, Xanthos and Patara. Kekova Roads is the channel of water between the Kekova Island and the mainland. The roads are 6 miles long and offers many attractive anchorages and interesting ruins to explore.