| Turkey is the only country in the world
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| | largest yacht charter bases; Bodrum and
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| that can be found in two continents. 97
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| | Marmaris.
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| percent of it is in Asia and the
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| | -The Ionian Coast: a coastline starting
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| remaining 3 percent is in Europe. The
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| | in Izmir in the north and streches all
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| Asian part of the country is consists of
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| | the way to Bodrum in the south. Here you
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| of Asia Minor and European region
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| | will find the best climate in the whole
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| comprises the eastern portion of Thrace.
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| | of Turkey and a lot of rich culture.
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| The two areas are bordered and separated
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| | The coast of Lycia is an ideal place for
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| by Dardanelles, Sea of Marmara, and
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| | sailing. This place has many ports and
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| Bosporus. Through this distinctive
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| | harbors. The waters of Lycia can reach as
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| division, a yacht charter Turkey is easy
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| | far as Gocek. The portion of the
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| to find.
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| | so-called "East Lycian Coast" covers
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| Turkey is full of culture and tradition.
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| | Antalya, Kas, and Fethiye. These places
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| Its history is very colorful and
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| | are ideal for cruising because of its
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| energetic, but full of rage, conflict,
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| | several attractions such as its coves,
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| and wars. It was managed by many empires.
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| | beaches, cliffs, and mountains. However,
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| During the ancient times, particularly in
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| | these areas are sometimes regarded by
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| 1800 BC, most of the country was
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| | many ancient sailors as a dangerous
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| inhabited by the Hittites. In 8th century
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| | sailing ground because of its tempered
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| BC, the Greeks occupied the country.
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| | waters. Nevertheless, all its harbors are
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| After two centuries (6th century BC),
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| | safe and protected.
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| Turkey became part of the Persian Empire.
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| | One of Turkeys most attractive tourist
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| However, the Persians did not last long.
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| | activities is cruising along its calm,
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| Soon after, it was invaded by Rome in 395
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| | relaxing, and stunning sea waters. In
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| AD and was managed as a province. Still,
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| | particular, most tourist yachties go to
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| the country was invaded by the Ottoman
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| | the coasts of the Mediterranean and the
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| Turks in the 13th century AD.
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| | Aegean. Aside from yachting, Turkey can
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| Cruising a sailing yacht in Turkey means
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| | also show its historical and
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| sailing along the many gulfs and bays of
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| | archaeological sites. You can find a
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| the much indented Turkish coast. It is
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| | handful of the country's ancient
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| also a journey back in time, with an
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| | architectures in Istanbul (the largest
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| abundance of archaeological sites,
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| | and the former capital city). You can
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| castles and temples that reflects its
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| | visit the world-famous Hagia Sophia,
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| importance in ancient and medieval times.
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| | Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Pera Palas, Grand
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| The Turkish waters is usually separated
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| | Bazaar, Galata Tower, and the Dolmabahce
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| into three different cruising areas:
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| | Palace. If you are not into prehistoric
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| -The Lycian Coast: a wild and rugged
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| | buildings, you can have a stay at
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| landscape with an impressive display of
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| | Istanbul's modern shopping malls, which
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| mountains, cliffs and ravines.
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| | are among the largest shopping centers in
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| -The Carian Coast: this is the most
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| | the world.
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| popular sailing area and includes the two
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