Turquoise Coast Sailing Travel Guide

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Aerial view of an islet, Olu Deniz, Turquoise Coast, Turkey
Olu Deniz, Turquoise Coast, Turkey (Travel Ink/Gallo Images ROOTS/Getty)
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Turquoise Coast Sailing Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • You'll hear a lot about taking a "blue cruise" or "blue voyage" along the Turquoise Coast. Although the term can mean a few different routes, it usually refers to a sailing tour starting in Didim, Kusadasi, or Bodrum and terminating in the port of Antalya.
  • Most yacht charters along the Turquoise Coast are on gulets, traditional and handsome wooden Turkish sailing vessels. They typically come with motors, crews, and meals. Cabin charters mean you just rent out a cabin on a yacht with other paying passengers.
  • The low-key village of Göcek is the yachting center of the Turquoise Coast, with a handful of marinas, several charter companies, and a large gulf with many bays and coves to explore.
  • The meltemi refers to strong and dry north winds that blow along southwest Turkey from mid-May to mid-September. Although they can make for consistent sailing breezes, at times they can come out of nowhere quickly and fiercely and present a hazard.

Beach Overview: Turquoise Coast, Turkey

By Matt Link
Slightly more untamed than other Mediterranean resort areas, the Turquoise Coast's mountains and limestone cliffs create a jagged region that is accessible only by boat in some parts. Not surprisingly, the Turquoise Coast is a major yachting destination, with many tourists taking a "blue cruise" or "blue voyage" on a traditional wooden gulet sailboat for a few days to a few weeks. No matter where you go, there will be beaches, nestled between rolling hills, in small coves lined by pine forests. And underwater enthusiasts will find themselves in heaven on the Turquoise Coast, with World War II wrecks in The Gulf of Antalya and submerged caves in The Gulf of Fethiye. Read More

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Hotels

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay

Kizilagac Koyu
Bodrum 48400 Map

Distance: 3.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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5.0

Marmara Antalya

Sirinyali Mah, Lara, Antalya
Turquoise Coast Map

Distance: 183.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Sailing
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5.0

Patara Prince Resort

PK 10 Kalkan, Antalya
Turquoise Coast Map

Distance: 181.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Mandraki Harbor

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Old Town
Rhodes, Greece

Distance: 60.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Mandraki Harbor was the main harbor of Rhodes for almost 2,500 years. Today it is the home to many... Read More
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3_0

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

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Mugla
Bodrum, Turkey

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A fascinating selection of ruins and relics pulled up from beneath the Mediterranean, mostly from... Read More
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Iztuzu Beach

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south of Dalyan
Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Distance: 68.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Iztuzu Beach is a large beach known as one of the rare breeding grounds for loggerhead sea turtles. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Turquoise Coast

Distance (mi.)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 87.5 map
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport 202.0 map
Istanbul Ataturk Airport 282.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Turquoise Coast

Distance (mi.)
Rhodes Diagoras Airport 59.0 map
Naxos Airport 113.1 map
Denizli Cardak Airport 135.3 map

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