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The coast between Izmir in the west and Finike in the southeast is one of the top sailing areas for yacht charter in the Mediterranean. Quiet anchorages, spectacular landscapes, ancient sights, plenty of sun and the warm welcome are just a few of the reasons for the great attractiveness that a yacht charter in Turkey radiates for sailors.

During a trip with the sailing yacht in Turkey you will find steep rock and cliff formations, which alternate with deeply cutting, quiet bays and also lively cities, which are teeming with life. You can almost always plan your sailing trip according to the mood of the crew. Galley or restaurant, bathing bay or bazaar. In addition, air and water temperatures promise a dream sailing holiday until late October.

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The area consists of the northern part (Aegean Sea) and the southern part of the coast of the area called the Lycian coast. Warm, consistent meltemi from May to October. During the day with pleasant breezes, which often increase in the afternoon and usually subside completely in the evening. Prevailing winds from west and northwest with 3-5 Beaufort.

The Lycian coast with the best yacht charter in Turkey can be reached ideally by direct flight (eg with CONDOR) from Germany via Dalaman Airport. It is also common to arrive via Istanbul with TURKISH AIRLINES. When arriving via Istanbul, you can also do a free stop-over and spend a night or two in the fascinating city on the Bosporus.

The coastline is characterized by pine-covered slopes, original, cozy anchor bays with small fish restaurants and idyllic harbor towns. The short distances between the anchor bays, especially in the very sheltered Gulf of Fethiye, are also ideal for families with a younger crew or newcomers to sailing. One encounters culture that is thousands of years old at every turn: the Lycian rock tombs on the Dalyan River or the sunken port facilities in Kekova. There is a lot to see on land, on and under water.

The Aegean coast with the charter bases Alacati in the north and Turgutreis or Bordrum further south is just as varied as the Lycian coast, but the sailing conditions are a bit sportier. The area is on the edge of the Aegean Sea, which is one of the windiest areas in the Mediterranean. If the winds tend to be northerly or north-westerly, depending on the trip, you can have a robust cross. As on the south coast, there are a large number of anchor bays, in which simple wooden piers for the charter yachts are mounted in front of rustic restaurants, where you can moor for the night. No demurrage is required for this, but it goes without saying that you can also eat there in the evening ;-)

Due to the southern location, the season on the Turkish south coast starts quite early: Already in March almost 20 degrees can be reached and in May at the latest the temperatures climb to almost 30 degrees with an average of 12 hours of sunshine. For that, July and August with temperatures around 35 degrees are almost too hot for some, although of course the air circulation on the water makes the conditions very bearable. May / June and September / October are ideal. Because the pleasantly warm climate generally prevails until the end of October. The daily average temperatures in the months of November to February rarely drop below 10 ° C and even in the winter months the average duration of sunshine is around 7 hours.

The Meltemi that predominates in the Aegean from the north and north-west mainly affects the coastline from Izmir to Knidos. On the Turkish south coast, the Meltemi is losing its power and more thermal winds prevail. From May to October there are pleasant breezes during the day, which often increase in the afternoon and usually subside completely in the evening. It is therefore generally quiet in the anchor bays, but gusts of wind from land can occasionally occur in the evening. Therefore, in narrower or somewhat fuller bays, the typical national anchor variant with bow anchor and a long land fortress to the aft is optimal. Very early in the year or in late autumn, there may be short, but sometimes quite strong, southerly winds. With these winds, called Lodos, all bays open to the south are to be avoided.