The sailing areas along the Turkish coast are: Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kas and Antalya. Bodrum, Marmaris and Göcek are the largest marinas. The sailing season in Turkey lasts from May to October.
Advantages:
Suitable for sailing beginners and families
Moderate distances
Mostly calm sea in summer
Clean and modern marinas
Impressive nature experiences
What to expect when sailing in Turkey:
30°C air temperature
24 to 25°C water temperature
Winds: Meltemi and Lodos
In smaller villages restaurants often offer moorings with electricity and water supply
Motor yacht charter in Turkey
To charter a bareboat motor yacht in Turkey, please go to this page.
BOATICO tip:
The best time to travel is in June or September, when sailing conditions are at their best. In August there are more summer thunderstorms due to the heat. Our insider tip is the Gulf of Fethiye.