At the northern end of the Turkish sailing area, Bodrum is a historic and lively town with plentiful facilities for starting your charter. The bustling market is a great opportunity to test your haggling skills and pick up a bargain. Bodrum’s position between the Gulfs of Gulluk and Gokova opens up a wealth of cruising with the reliable Meltem wind to carry you between destinations.

Heading north, the idyllic harbour of Gumusluk is renowned for its restaurants and sheltered anchorage. Moving on, you can visit the Bronze Age city at Iassos, feel royal sand between you toes at Cleopatra’s Beach and enjoy the tranquillity of the many pine fringed bays within Amazon Creek.

A one way trip to Marmaris is worth considering to take in more of the coastline without retracing your steps.