Turkey - Great For A Sailing Charter
Turkey is bordered by Bulgaria and Greece in the northwest region, Iraq in the southeast, Iran and Armenia in the east, and Syria in the south. You can enjoy the best [spin]yacht charter in the south and west of the country’s 80 provinces.
Turkey has a lot of culture and tradition. During the ancient times, particularly in 1800 century, most of the country was populated by the Hittites. In 8th century BC, the Greeks occupied the country. After two centuries (6th century BC), Turkey became part of the Persian Empire. Cruising a sailing yacht in Turkey means sailing along with an impressive display of mountains, cliffs and ravines.
-The Carian Coast: this is the most renowned cruising area and includes the two largest yacht charter bases; Bodrum and Marmaris.
-The Ionian Coast: a coast starting in Izmir in the north and reach all the way to Bodrum in the south. The stunning coast of the Ionian has been a favorite cruising ground by many avid sailors. The Ionian coast is a great yachting spot especially for bareboats and gulets. In the ancient times, Greek and Turkish sailors were amazed of the coast’s gentle winds and very favorable climate.
One of the country’s most attractive tourist activities is cruising along its calm, relaxing, and stunning sea waters. Besides sailing, Turkey can also offer its historical and archaeological sites. You can find some of the country’s ancient architectures in Istanbul (the largest and the former capital city). You can visit the world-famous Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, and the Dolmabahce Palace. If you are not into prehistoric buildings, you can have a stopover the world.
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