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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 have 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 BC, most of the country was inhabited by the Hittites. In 8th century BC, the Greeks occupied Turkey. After two centuries (6th century BC), Turkey became part of the Persian Empire. Cruising a sailing yacht in Turkey means sailing [spin] the many gulfs and bays of the much indented Turkish coast. -The Lycian Coast: a wild and rugged [spin]country with an impressive display of mountains, cliffs and ravines.
-The Carian Coast: this is the most popular sailing area and includes the two largest yacht charter bases; Bodrum and Marmaris.
-The Ionian Coast: a coastline 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 Turkey’s most attractive tourist activities is sailing along its calm, relaxing, and stunning sea waters. Aside from yachting, 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, Pera Palas, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, and the Dolmabahce Palace. If you are not into prehistoric buildings, you can have a stopover to[s/pin] Istanbul’s modern shopping malls, which are among the largest shopping centers in [spin]this part ofthe world.

Find more information on sailing in Turkey and yacht charter Greece here. In this website you can find information on yacht charter from other parts of the world.