The Turquoise Coast, a more fascinating nautical experience

The Turquoise Coast is a destination that offers a unique experience; sailing along the southwest of Turkey, one understands why this stretch of sea is called that way. Today, many destinations suffer from over-tourism, and some summer spots are truly overcrowded. The Turkish Riviera confirms itself as a paradise still little frequented, even though the good weather lasts from April to November.

Sailing in the Gulf of Göcek, we can choose from 12 nearby islands: long sails in open sea are not needed; with just a few miles, we can reach dreamlike places. Pushing a little further east towards Kekova, the Turquoise Coast offers us a truly unique scenery; we sail above a real submerged city from the Lycian era, visible directly from the water’s surface.

Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus, combines worldly charm with the tradition of the master shipbuilders who still today construct gulets (the historic wooden boats). This route is most affected by the Meltemi, offering a more active and sporty sailing experience. The deep Gulf of Gökova is wild, with very few settlements and spectacular bays like Cleopatra’s Bay, famous for its fine sand.

Marmaris is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Sailing from here to the Datça Peninsula means moving on the border between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The Hisarönü Gulf, located along this route, is the new frontier of “luxury of silence”: unspoiled bays, small fishing villages like Bozburun, and zero crowding.