Yachting in Bodrum, Turkey

Yachting in Bodrum, Turkey

Turkey’s response to St Tropez, famous for its contrast between the bustling nightlife, the rustic infrastructure and its historical monuments, Bodrum has been increasingly attracting models, actors and the elite. Make sure to lounge at the Four Seasons, party at Nikki Beach and Billionaire Club, and dine at Orfoz.

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Why Charter a Yacht in Bodrum, Turkey

Often called the St Tropez of Turkey, Bodrum, has been increasingly attracting models, actors, and the world’s jet set as a must-visit summer destination. The seaside city is famous for its contrast between its bustling nightlife and restaurant and its rustic infrastructure. Once in Bodrum, make sure to lounge at the Four Seasons, party at Nikki Beach and Billionaire Club, and dine at Orfoz. Bodrum is a city located on the Bodrum Peninsula, on Turkey's southwest coast in the Aegean Sea. Over the past decade, it’s popularity has been steadily increasing attracting the attention of global hospitality brands and tourists alike.

Bodrum Castle (Castle of St Peter)

Bodrum’s appeal as a sailing destination has been growing in the past couple of decades. Its warm but not humid climate combined with its astoundingly crystal clear blue seas and stunning landscapes have inspired a whole generation to come to explore this part of the world. Bodrum has become a top destination for those who enjoy the combination of modern luxury with the ancient past. Bodrum’s most iconic sight stands on a promontory east of the city’s harbor. Over the past 3,000 years, this location has played host to several magnificent structures, including the famed 4th-century BCE palace of Mausolus. Unfortunately, the building has been lost to history, but in its place stands the iconic Bodrum Castle (Castle of St. Peter). Apart from its turbulent history, the most intriguing aspects of the castle lie in its architecture. There is evidence that some of the building materials were reused and recycled from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Today, the fort is home to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology.

Yalikavak Marina

Bodrum’s most luxurious marina, Yalikavak, is home to some of the best restaurants from around the world, including Novikov, Bagatelle, Zuma and Nusr Et steakhouse. This multibillion dollar project is also home to some of the largest and most impressive yachts moored in Bodrum. Whether you embark or disembark from Yalikavak, it’s worth a visit simply for shopping or dining.

Bodrum Beaches

Bodrum’s charm also extends itself to its sea; not far from the coast, you can swim in absolutely clear and tideless warm seas to explore the numerous reefs, caves, stunning rock formations, and astounding variety of aquatic life. When not exploring the historical treasures of Bodrum, visitors charter a yacht and flock to the waterfront to spend a lazy morning, afternoon, or even an entire day on one of the peninsula’s beaches. This is especially the case in the height of summer (June to August) when Bodrum’s beaches become one of the most visited places in Turkey. There are different beaches to choose from spread out through different towns. Some of the most popular spots are Bitez, Turgutreis, Ortakent, and Gumbet towns. Bodrum city also has two beaches not far from the town center. Bodrum’s appeal as a sailing destination has been growing in the past couple of decades. Its warm but not humid climate combined with its astoundingly crystal clear blue seas and stunning landscapes have inspired a whole generation to come to explore this part of the world. Bodrum has become a top destination for those who enjoy the combination of modern luxury with the ancient past. Tourists rent a boat and sail to Orak Island, an uninhabited stretch of land in the middle of the sea east of the peninsula. The island is best experienced on a week-long private gulet trip from Bodrum or as part of a longer cruise exploring this side of the coast. The trip starts early in the morning from Bodrum harbor, taking you through red bay before dropping anchor at the turquoise waters of Oak Island Bay. Here, spend the day swimming and snorkeling in the clear, blue waters or lazy sunbathing on the white sandy beach. Take your yacht to explore the Bodrum Peninsula and all it has to offer, from several sun-kissed beaches to the stunning scenery of the turquoise sea against the rocky coast dotted with tiny islets and coves. Spend the day lounging in the sun and swimming in the warm Aegean Sea. Or, yacht to one of the numerous options of beach clubs, such as Xuma Beach which boast beautiful natural settings and impeccable services. Furthermore, Bodrum is also extremely close to Greece; take a day to yacht over to Kos or even Mykonos itself. If you are still looking for further inspiration on possible tours, you can check out: - Click & Boat - YACHTICO.com - Barbaros Yachting Yachting in and around Bodrum will prove to be an experience not to be missed and will make for lifelong memories for you and your guests. Enjoy this stunning part of the world as it was meant to be seen - by the water. For a luxury yacht charter, if you are looking for convenience, check out YachtLife’s app, the best boat rental app available on ios and android. Download the app and book your yacht now. You deserve it! For more rental locations, check out all our yacht charter locations.

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