Sailing Turkey Coast
Sailing holidays offer something different; a
chance to relax and watch the world go by. If you take a blue cruise on a traditional
gulet you will be able to put down your anchor wherever you choose; in secluded bays, close to ancient
ruins, rock tombs from the times of the Lycian civilization, and the sunken city at
Kekova which is easily seen through the crystal clear waters.
When it comes to taking a
Mediterranean holiday Turkey makes a
compelling case. History and culture, cuisine and climate; whichever of these
is your priority you will find that you will leave to return home completely
satisfied. In terms of sailing Turkey has
a vast coastline and the Greek islands on
its west coast allow holidaymakers on a blue voyage to compare the similarities
and the differences between the two countries. They may not be the best of
friends at the international level but that is not the case in the localities;
everyone will find a warm welcome in whichever national waters they are in. A Turkish gulet will simply hoist a Greek
flag when it sails to a Greek island. The Aegean
is dotted with islands of varying sizes and even if you just stop for lunch you
will be very welcome.
For sailing holidays Turkey and the Eastern
Mediterranean needs close examination. The waters are inevitably calm and warm
as soon as the relatively mild winter is over. Rain is an extreme rarity from
May onwards, often until October so that covers the main annual holiday period
for a whole host of nationalities. When it comes to the coast Turkey has many secluded bays, some with lovely stretches of
sand, beautiful secure places where you can drop anchor, relax and eat dinner,
perhaps of fish you have caught yourself, sleep and refresh yourself early in
the morning by diving into the sea.
There is plenty of choice for
those who want to sail Turkey waters. The Bodrum Marmaris trip
in the extreme southwest of the Turkish Riviera heads
south around the Datca Peninsula with Datca a potential port of call as you head
east to Marmaris. A gulet cruise continuing
eastwards, Marmaris Fethiye passes many a secluded bay. This region has been inhabited for
centuries before Christ with Lycian rock tombs
evidence of their former civilization.
Traditional Turkish
hospitality is available wherever you drop anchor. There are regular stops to
pick up the fresh fruit and vegetables that form part of any Turkey sailing holiday. When you board traditional gulets and yachts you will be in the
hands of an experienced captain familiar with the beautiful blue water you are sailing and the
host of tourist attractions as you sail along. If you are heading east from
Fethiye your first stop may be the Blue Lagoon, the
famous beach at Oludeniz, and the paragliders coming off the mountain above.
Gemiler (Nicholas Island) Island is another
local treat. It is thought to be the original burial site of St.Nicholas and
there are several fascinating Byzantine ruins (4th – 6th Centuries), primarily
churches. The Fethiye area is known for much more; the 12 Island Tour is a day
trip out of Fethiye while Butterfly Valley is another popular trip where in the
height of summer there are many species of butterflies and moths in a quiet
canyon leading down to the sea; the easiest way to access it is actually from
the sea.
Perhaps this has started to get
you thinking? Land at Dalaman Airport in South West Turkey sail its seas and enjoy the warmest of welcomes.A Turkey offer
needs serious consideration and it is likely if you accept you will
return home determined to get a Turkey yacht next
year to explore a different part of this remarkable coastline.
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You may never have considered sailing holidays; a yacht charter may seem a bit adventurous, yet you can book a sailing tour on a Turkey yacht complete with an experienced captain and crew and enjoy the guaranteed calm, warm seas. Traditional Turkish cuisine, fresh fruit, vegetables, and perhaps even fish you catch will ensure you will never go hungry.