Turkey forms a bridge between Europe and Asia, with the division between the two running from the Black Sea (Karadeniz) to the north down along the Bosporus (Istanbul Boğazı) strait through the Sea of Marmara (Marmara Denizi) and the Dardanelles (Çanakkale Boğazı) strait to the Aegean Sea (Ege Denizi) and the larger Mediterranean Sea (Akdeniz) to the south.

The coast between Bodrum and Kemer in Western Turkey, has become a must stop in the Mediterranean yacht chartering world. Those wishing to sail the beautiful coast stretch between spring and autumn, will find along antique historical traces, the traditional hospitality of its inhabitants and the result will be a cruise in one of the most rewarding areas in the West Mediterranean. In fact, it is in these parts of the year that this area will yield the very best of weather and the use of the yachting facilities, with moderate occupancy will be best enjoyed. If times is not a constrain the entire area can be comfortably sailed throughout.

We give you a suggestion: You should start sailing from Bodrum with a stop over at Knidos, reaching Cati with its beautiful coasts. The next lay over will be at the English Harbour where passing the night at anchor is safe and tasting the typical seafood.

The most called for port however, is Marmaris, a real Turkish Saint Tropez, a place that notwithstanding its mundane attraction, has preserved its oriental glamour with an intricate web of alley within the fortified citadel.

Those seeking swimming round the clock, should select the hotter months of July and August although May and October should not be discounted due to the favorable climate. As far as the type of boat to charter, this will certainly depend on the personal tastes bearing in mind that in addition to the normal availability of both motor and sail powered crafts, the local caiques, wonderful boats with ample inner space, should provide for fast power navigation or relaxing sails.