`The cure for anything
is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.`
Isak Dinesen
Our home port of Bodrum
is at the meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean
Seas. Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus,
is one of the oldest and most attractive coastal towns
of Turkey. It takes about 35-45 minutes to get from
Bodrum-Milas airport to the harbor, and from Izmir airport
or Dalaman airport it takes approximately 2.5 hours.
The Turkish people love to call Bodrum the St.Tropez
of Turkey, as in the high season
Bodrum
is the spot where local as well as foreign socialites
relax and entertain.
Bodrum’s landmark is the Castle
of Saint Peter, a true Crusader Castle
castle built by the Knights of Saint John in the 15th
century. Today, the castle is home to the Museum
of Underwater Archaeology
and contains the world's most impressive collection
of artifacts excavated from the many shipwrecks along
the Turkish coastline, including several complete restorations
of ancient ships from antiquity.
We guarantee that you will be enthralled with Bodrum.
You will find a variety of nightlife to choose from,
including Europe's largest open air discotheque, Halikarnas.
Adjacent to first class restaurants and quaint boutiques
are typical local Turkish tea houses as well as many
pubs, bars and cafés.
Let's explore some of the possible sailing
routes:
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East of Bodrum, the Gulf
of Gökova cuts deeply into the interior
of the country from west to east. The pine forest covered
shores contain numerous bays, some with family owned
taverns yet others completely unpopulated. Being well
protected, despite all weather conditions, crystal-clear
waters invite you to take a sea bath or to enjoy some
snorkeling. Steady winds and moderate swells guarantee
a true sailing pleasure. The Roman theater and silky
beach of Cedreae
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North-west of Bodrum, the Gulf
of Güllük offers a completely different
sailing area, very little traffic, fewer bays, but many small
villages with little typical fishing ports and wind forces
of 5 Bft. and more nearly throughout the year. Cutting approximately
25 nautical miles towards the east into Turkey's
interior, the gulf offers many well protected anchoring bays,
as well as the primary port
of Güllük, which is mainly an industrial
port and a port of entry.
Forever associated with the story of the boy
and dolphin who played together in these beautiful bays, Iassos
is an undisovered treasure in a protected little
harbor with Carian extensive ruins. Also now called
Kiyikislak,
Iassos has always been very important for its fishing, and
there are two excellent restaurants offering good value.
Once the refuge for Saint Paul en route from
Macedonia to Jerusalem, this anchorage and delightful swim
stop also provides access to Miletus
and Priene.
Kusadasi
is usually the northerern most port for the Blue
Cruise, and is an official point of entry and
exit for Greece.
The Roman excavations at Ephesus
are easily accessible as is what remains of the Temple
of Artemis, one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World.
Heading west, you’ll find yourself
right in the midst of the Dodecanese
Greek islands. Only 10 nautical miles from
Bodrum is Kos, the nearest Greek port of entry. The
islands of Rhodes,
Symi,
Nysiros,
Tilos,
Astipalaya, Kalymnos,
Leros
and Patmos.are
all possible destinations with a plethora of culinary
and historical highlights.
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The charming picturesque village of Göcek
is situated in a most lovely way in front of the mountainous
scenery comprising the Gulf
of Fethiye. Wharfs have been established and
the promenade is very neat and well-kept. Laid-back cafes
and restaurants gracefully integrate behind the harbor in
beautiful surroundings and an unforgettable atmosphere. Göcek
is the ideal starting point for a Blue Cruise as the transfer
from Dalaman Airport is only 20 minutes.
To the south lies the Gulf of Fethiye - innumerable
bays, tiny islands in the midst of lush surroundings. The
Gulf
of Fethiye is a sailing territory with crystal-clear
waters and safe bays,with excellent weather conditions to
rely on. After leaving the Gulf of Fethiye you’ll discover
the sandy paradise of Ölüdeniz,
probably the most famous and most photographed bay in Turkey.
Bypassing Seven Capes along
the sandy beach of Patara
with an impressive length of about 15 km, you’ll reach
Kalkan
and Kas,
two charming, small ports. Both towns are perfect spots to
start your sightseeing trip to the monuments of the ancient
Lycian capital of Xanthos,
the historical temple grounds of Letoon.
Further to the east is Kekova.
Attractions at this ancient shipyard of the same name are
the historical castle, the sunken city which you can sail
directly over and Kale-Ücagiz, a small
and romantic village with excellent fish restaurants. From
here you can visit the birthplace and church St.Nicholas in
Demre
and Myra.
Even further east, visit the eternal flame of
Chimaerea
near the Lycian city of Olympos,
and continue onwards to the typically Mediterranean town of
Kemer
from which you can visit ancient Phaselis.
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Sailing north out of Fethiye or Göcek
and heading northwest you’ll arrive at Ekincik
bay. There you’ll have the possibility to take an
enjoyable river boat excursion through a maze of reeds
to reach the ancient Lycian
tombs of Kaunos. Further up the delta you
can indulge in a mineral mud bath, and on Iztusu Beach
you can view the breeding grounds of the
Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles.
Following Caunos, another destination of your journey
can be the bustling Mediterranean
port of Marmaris with its entire range of
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The joy of chartering your own private
gulet in Turkey is the complete freedom to
do and see exactly what you wish to. From the moment
of your first enquiry, our staff and crew ensure that
from the time of your arrival in Turkey
you will be well looked after. We take pride
in implementing the holiday that you want, down to ensuring
that the food and drinks you prefer are all stocked
on board for you in advance. |
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