Both Greece and Turkey are
premier Mediterranean sailing destinations, both countries offer
excellent sailing conditions, and both Greece and Turkey have rich
cultural heritage ready to be explored.
Sail in Greece and discover over
2000 islands, each with its own unique character. The
islands make up 20% of the total area of Greece. This is
an ideal yachting area with more than 15.000 kilometers, so there
is plenty of adventure waiting for you if you decide on yacht
charter in Greece. The climate is Mediterranean with mild moist
winters and dry hot summers. Compared to Turkey, sailing
conditions in Greece are slightly better. The winds are stronger
than in Turkey, especially during late July and August.
Most of famous Greek monuments
are located on shore. However, there is lots to be seen since the
islands still feature lot's of cultural and natural
heritage. Patmos in particular is famous for the Cave of
St John.
Yacht charter in Turkey is perfect
if you want a relaxed sailing experience especially early or late
in the season. Then the winds are not as strong as in midsummer.
Turkey is a favorite charter gulet destination being
the homeland of that type of vessels.
To sail in Turkey means to
cruise along the much indented Turkish coastline. Sailing in Turkey
takes you back in time since the country is rich in archaeological
sites, castles and temples. Especially the south-west coast, from
Izmir via Kusadaşi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Kaş to
Antalya, makes an ideal sailing ground.
Turkey is much greener than
Greece, and the water is warmer. In springtime, the temperatures in
Turkey are warmer than in Greece, where it's still rather chilly at
night. However, in midsummer, it gets quite hot in
Turkey.
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