The Mediterranean, Aegean
and the Black Seas, as well
as the Sea of Marmara,
surround Turkey to the
north, west and south. With
over 8333 kilometers of
coastline and four seas,
Turkey is a treasure chest
of coves, inlets, bays and
beaches from which yachtsmen
can choose a different and
always private anchorage
each night.
The sailing paradise of
Turkey is home to the Blue
Cruise. This idyllic cruise
means sailing with the
winds, into coves and over
the seas and becoming one
with nature. It is also an
experience of the history of
man from the perspective of
the sea rather than from the
land, a journey which
carries you to the private
beach of Cleopatra, the
eternal fires of Mt. Olympos
and the myriad
archaeological remains of
ancient civilizations. For
lovers of the active life,
sailing in the clear waters
provides great opportunities
for swimming, fishing,
skiing, surfing and diving.
Sailing in Turkey also
allows you to experience a
truly enriching cultural
exchange with the hospitable
and gracious people of the
coastal villages and towns.
The tempered winds which
generally blow from the west
and northwest make the long
summers ideal for yachting,
and seem to encourage an
appreciation of nature. From
some of the turquoise
coast's unspoiled and
sheltered bays you can see
mountain peaks rising to
almost 3000 meters above sea
level.
Fortunately, Turkey's
modern facilities and
comfort have not
overshadowed her ancient
hospitality and slower pace
of life. The pleasure of
yachting in Turkey will
tempt you back again and
again, to explore yet
another stretch of coast and
to relive the luxurious ease
of life on the sea.
