The success story of Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum shows no sign of finishing. This tiny peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea of Turkey has gone from a collection of sleepy fishing villages to one of the Mediterranean's foremost sailing destinations. Yalikavak marina now attracts the world's biggest movers and shakers, including Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich, Jagger, Rothschild, Windsor, and many Saudi Princes.
This blog is a complete guide to Marinas in Turkey - including everything you would need to know about some of the best sailing routes in Europe. As more and more yachters and sailors anchor up and make Turkey home, expect the marina life to develop into one of the top marina locations in the world.
Surrounded by four seas and thousands of kilometres of coastline, Turkey is a ocean-goer’s dream. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely exploration of hidden coves, an idyllic island-hunting expedition or a more challenging voyage to the Black Sea, there are enough excursions to keep even the most seasoned sailor happy. Owning a property near a marina or even with its own jetty means you’ll have the ideal base from which to explore the coastline - as well as having the trappings of a Turkish Mediterranean lifestyle on tap.
The stunning Bodrum coastline is the ideal weekend getaway, and Cameron Deggin and his son Arden love exploring the calm Mediterranean waters. Last week, they spotted the luxury vessel the Adastra. It's far from the only superyacht to make its way to the peninsula, Deggin says.
When Bodrum Cup time came around, Marie Coggin decided to seize the day, joining in the peninsula’s classic gulet sailing race. However, as she has come to learn, the best made Turkish plans often go awry, and she found herself on an unexpected adventure.
The future of land for sale in Yalikavak, Bodrum has just been cleared with the re-introduction of zoning regulations applicable to residential and commercial property development in Yalikavak. Zoning was suspended over 18 months ago. With the zoning, planners aim luxury villas and 5 star hotel grades for Yalikavak in an attempt to help boost the area's profile as a high end Turkish resort. There will be much lower build density going forward and more allowance for green areas. Yalikavak is going more exclusive - expect property prices to increase within...
We take a look at the Little family, who have completed their move to Bodrum and are looking to stay indefinitely upon retirement since falling in love with the area on arrival. According to the Little's - they have a holiday home, a retirement home, and an investment nest egg all rolled into one. Have a read of their story.
Turkey has 567 Blue Flag beaches for foreign tourists and locals, ranging from major cities like Antalya to smaller towns like Fethiye. This impressive result ranks third in the world. Spain has the most, with 628, followed closely by Greece with 596, but Turkey has more Blue Flag awards than Italy, France, and Portugal, all global beach destinations.