| Turkey, which approximately has 71,000,000 inhabitants, | | | | - The Carian Coast: this is the most popular cruising |
| is located both in Asia and Europe. The country is | | | | area and includes the two largest yacht charter bases; |
| bordered by Bulgaria and Greece in the northwest | | | | Bodrum and Marmaris. |
| region, Iraq in the southeast, Iran and Armenia in the | | | | - The Ionian Coast: a coastline starting in Izmir in the |
| east, and Syria in the south. Its capital city is Ankara | | | | north and reach all the way to Bodrum in the south. |
| but the largest is Istanbul. You can enjoy the best | | | | Here you will find the best climate in the whole of |
| sailing charter Turkey in the south and west of the | | | | Turkey and a lot of culture. |
| country's 80 provinces. | | | | The beautiful coast of the Ionian has been a favorite |
| Turkey is full of culture and tradition. Its history is very | | | | cruising ground by many avid sailors. The reason for |
| eventful and dynamic, but full of rage, conflict, and | | | | this distinction is that the area has the best sailing |
| wars. It was handled by many empires. During the | | | | condition in the whole country. Its shoreline covers Izmir |
| ancient times, particularly in 1800 BC, most of the | | | | up to Bodrum. The Ionian coast is an ideal yachting |
| country was inhabited by the Hittites. In 8th century BC, | | | | spot especially for bareboats and gullets. In the ancient |
| the Greeks occupied the country. After two centuries | | | | times, Greek and Turkish sailors were amazed of the |
| (6th century BC), Turkey became part of the Persian | | | | coast's gentle winds and very favorable climate. |
| Empire. However, the Persians did not last long. Soon | | | | One of the country's most attractive tourist activities is |
| after, it was invaded by Rome in 395 AD and was | | | | sailing along its calm, relaxing, and stunning sea waters. |
| administered as a province. Still, the country was | | | | In particular, most tourist sailors go to the coasts of the |
| invaded by the Ottoman Turks in the 13th century AD. | | | | Mediterranean and the Aegean. Aside from yachting, |
| Cruising a sailing yacht in Turkey means sailing along | | | | Turkey can also offer its historical and archaeological |
| the many gulfs and bays of the much indented Turkish | | | | sites. You can find a some of the country's ancient |
| coast. It is also a journey back in time, with an | | | | architectures in Istanbul (the largest and the former |
| abundance of archaeological sites, castles and temples | | | | capital city). You can visit the world-famous Hagia |
| that catches its importance in ancient and medieval | | | | Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Pera Palas, Grand |
| times. | | | | Bazaar, Galata Tower, and the Dolmabahce Palace. If |
| The Turkish coastline is usually separated into three | | | | you are not into prehistoric buildings, you can have a |
| different cruising areas: | | | | stopover to Istanbul's modern shopping malls, which are |
| - The Lycian Coast: a wild and rugged landscape with | | | | among the largest shopping centers in the world. |
| an impressive display of mountains, cliffs and ravines. | | | | |