The Turkish coastline is synonymous of turquoise sea, sun and blue sky: a land rich in culture and archaeological finds. You will have the possibility to visit this wonderful region, originally colonized by the Greeks and later on controlled by the Romans, full of well-preserved classical ruins. The coasts offer glimpses of poetic beauty and one of the ways to fully enjoy them is to travel on a sailboat or a gulet, which will allow you to visit the most beautiful and evocative sites from the sea.
The activities that the country offers are countless: water sports, hiking, archaeological visits, rafting… there is also a lively nightlife and you can find many events, conferences, cultural festivals, concerts with international artists, sport events. Turkey, also known as “the land where the sun rises", is considered to be the bridge between Europe and Asia.
Turkey has also a strong cultural identity, having been a crossroad of populations where history and nature come together to create a unique place. Turkish cuisine takes up the legacy of Ottoman cuisine and represents the perfect fusion between the Mediterranean and Asia, with a mix of balance and originality. Come and discover the magnificent city of Istanbul with its history, archaeological remains and engineering masterpieces: Byzantine mosaics and mosques, Orthodox churches and colorful bazaars and, last but not least, its shopping venues. Also worth discovering are Turkey's beautiful coasts, bathed by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea.
The most beautiful beaches are located along the Turquoise Coast, which stretches from the Aegean to the Mediterranean to the south west of the country and characterized by unforgettable beaches and waters, unspoiled nature, historical ruins and beautiful caves. Before returning home, don’t forget to find some special souvenirs, such as an amulet or a beautiful carpet.
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Marmaris, the biggest harbour of Turkey, is a small town with a crowded city and a quiet and undiscovered zone, surrounded by mountains, jagged bays and turquoise water.
Fethiye is a touristic centre, its bays are connected to a legendary romantic affair. It is divided between the ancient and classic city, with restaurants, typical houses, little shops and a touristic harbour.
The city suites with the needs of tranquillity but also for a holiday full of comfort on board a selected sailing catamaran.
Caunus, during the past was between two civilizations, is a fundamental destination for the ones who want to discover the ancient Turkish culture, guaranteeing a visit to the ancient acropolis, the theatre, the rupestrian tombs and other ruins all around the city. Famous also for the fishermen’s houses along the coastline.
The Knidos Peninsula was an important commercial centre, and now it is possible to visit some well-kept archaeological sites, for example the acropolis, the theatre, religious temples, like the Aphrodite temple.
Gocek is a green island surrounded by some minor islets, well-known for the little harbour along the coastline, for the marvellous beach in Oludeniz and for the touristic hinterland. Not so far away, there is the Gulf of Fethiye, an old and quiet town, where it is possible to walk around, totally immersed in the tranquillity.
Ince Burun is the lighthouse, that rises over the promontory, a typical tourist attraction. From here it is possible to enjoy the view over the Black Sea, unforgettable sunsets and landscapes immersed in silence.
Datca, a little fishermen’s hamlet, faces out to the coast between Aegean and Mediterranean Sea, full of luxuriant vegetation and as always archaeological sites and a little welcoming main square.
Bodrum is divided between tradition and modernity: white houses, the castle of the Cavalieri di San Giovanni over the coast, the crowded old town characterized by artisan’s shops, the old harbour full of typical houses, the ancient theatre and some old archaeological sites. Bodrum is also the ideal spot where to experience an amazing view over the turquoise water and uncontaminated beaches: wild bays, desert little beaches, colourful sea surrounded by rocks.
Another touristic harbour, full of luxuriant vegetation, is Antalya, with the unmissable excursion to the Düden waterfalls, the rocky beaches where you could find some ancient ruins and natural parks where it is possible to venture along excursions, also to the Natural Reservation of Koprulu Canyon. Beaches, rocks and Caretta-Caretta turtles are the ingredients that give origin to one of the most marvellous beaches in the world, the Patara’s one.
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Bodrum is an Aegean Sea town, set in the south-western Turkey, very close to the Greek islands, surrounded by an intense-blue sea.
REGION |
Bodrum |
HIGHLIGHTS |
San Pietro Castle, Kara Ada, Camel Beach, Mor Plaj. |
CLIMATE |
The weather in Bodrum is hot and temperate, while winters are rainier then summers. The average temperature in July, the hottest month of the year, is around 28.0 °C, while 11.1 °C is the average temperature in January. |
HOW TO ARRIVE |
The main airport is Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV). |
This is an example itinerary suggested by the BeBlue skippers who are experts in the navigation area. The route can be planned on the needs of the group before departure or during navigation.
Check-in available in the afternoon at the Charter offices in the Embarkation Marina. After finishing the quick procedures of taking over the boat (technical check-in) and boarding the galley, you can enjoy an aperitif and dinner near the Marina or alternatively set sail immediately and enjoy the first sailing.
A dive into crystal clear waters and a great breakfast will let you enjoy the trip along the Datça Peninsula, which is a true natural connection between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean where you can swim during a stop in one of its various bays. In Datça, white buildings decorated with flowers embellish the town, which preserves the classic Turkish cuisine with great fresh fish dishes in the enchanting meeting point between Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. You can choose whether to have dinner aboard or to go ashore to discover ancient flavors handed down by the wives of Turkish fishermen.
We leave in the morning after breakfast, which will be served aboard in the beautiful scenery of the bay of Datça. Carried by the breeze, we will reach the precious bay of Orhaniye, admiring the medieval fortress on a rocky island while entering it. During the trip, we can make a stop to relax or you can use the sport equipment available on board. This natural port will give you a memorable night sleep under a magnificent starry sky.
After we have woken up and had our breakfast aboard, we set the sails towards the bay of Selimiye. There, behind a village, you will find an ancient acropolis with a medieval castle on top. We proceed to reach the uncontaminated island of DeÄŸirmen, with coasts full of a rich vegetation touching a transparent water. Another evening with a special dinner into a natural environment of total peace.
In the morning, the natural landscape will invite us to take a bath, and during breakfast you can decide whether to set the sails towards Ince Burum, where you can admire a wonderful view from the coast at sunset.
In the morning, travelling along the coast of the Datça Peninsula, we will stop in one of the many beautiful bays to discover their diversity into the water and outside. We continue our trip around the peninsula in the afternoon, reaching the bay of Mersincick in the evening, characterized by steep slopes and unique pebble beaches.
The sail back to the Marina begins, during which you can enjoy the sunshine and relaxation on board or even alongside the crew's sailing maneuvers-even for the little ones, fun is guaranteed! Return to port is scheduled for late afternoon.
Disembarkation is scheduled in the early morning after breakfast.
The itinerary may be subject to variations based on weather conditions, safety conditions and the technical assessments of the captain of the boat. This program is intended as indicative and not binding.
REGION |
Bodrum |
HIGHLIGHTS |
San Pietro Castle, Kara Ada, Camel Beach, Mor Plaj. |
CLIMATE |
The weather in Bodrum is hot and temperate, while winters are rainier then summers. The average temperature in July, the hottest month of the year, is around 28.0 °C, while 11.1 °C is the average temperature in January. |
HOW TO ARRIVE |
The main airport is Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV). |
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