Turgutreis Bareboat Yacht Charter

Sail from Turgutreis to take a two country tour!

Sunsail’s base at the marina in Turgutreis, near Bodrum on Turkey’s Carian Coast is the starting point for a bareboat sailing holiday exploring the Bodrum Peninsula, which incorporates the Gulf of Gulluk to the north and the Gulf of Gokova to the south.

A Bodrum yacht charter allows you to discover the beautiful beaches, ancient forts and picturesque towns of the coast at your own pace, making the most of the excellent local restaurants serving freshly landed fish, that you will find along the way. Bodrum itself, with its open-air clubs, exclusive restaurants, excellent shopping and famous bazaar offers a more lively stop and is a town not to be missed.

A yacht charter from Turgutreis is the ideal way to make the most of the superb sailing conditions Turkey has to offer and is suitable for all levels of sailor. You can anchor off local beaches or cruise lazily along the coast, stopping at unspoilt villages or lively towns.

In summer, temperatures can reach 32 C (89 F), making the cooling sea breezes most welcome. Winds are generally calm in the mornings, getting stronger in the afternoons, in the range of 10 to 20 knots (11 – 23 Mph) and generally calm down at night.

Itinerary / Highlights

Sailing out into the Gulf of Gokova, Bodrum is one of the biggest attractions in the local area. A hive of activity all year round, this town has something for everyone and more. Buzzing nightlife, fantastic shopping, stunning scenery and historical buildings all mingle together to absorbing the unique Bodrum atmosphere. Spend the day pounding the streets and the dance the nights away under a clear starry sky.

Head southeast down to Amazon Creek, a lovely narrow bay lined with pine trees offering shelter from the Meltem winds. As you sail up the creek, picturesque bays line either side ideal for lunchtime stops. A short stroll or dinghy ride from your mooring will take you to the local campsite with freshwater pool and small provisioning store.

Sail to the south of the Gulf of Gokova around the Datca peninsular to popular, little Datca town. A small island joined to the mainland by a thin causeway splits the harbour into north and south halves and because of its popularity, in the height of summer it's a good idea to get there early. The facilities of the town are great with plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to choose from. Buses run regularly into Marmaris and for the brave bather, to the east sit hot, highly pungent sulphur springs!

At the far east of the Gulf of Hisaronu lays Orhaniye, a picturesque bay with a modern marina. The village of Orhaniye is about a mile and a half inland and well worth the walk for a view of unspoilt Turkish village life. The small island in the middle of the bay is home to a ruined fort and a climb to the summit provides a beautiful panoramic view. If you want to venture further inland, local restaurant owners can arrange a dolmus/taxi ride into the hills for a refreshing dip in a picturesque local waterfall.