Sailing Region of Bodrum

Bodrum

View of Bodrum

Port of departure is Bodrum, ancient Halikarnassos. Travel time from Bodrum airport to Bodrum takes between 30 and 45 min depending on traffic, and about 2.5 hours from Izmir airport. Bodrum is one of the oldest and most attractive Turkish coastal cities. Even the Turks themselves call it the Saint Tropez of Turkey as it's a meeting point for natives as well as high flyers from afar.

Approach to Bodrum

Bodrum is dominated by Saint Peter's Castle, which was handed over without resistance when the Ottomans captured Rhodes, so it's almost intact. The castle is home to the highly interesting Museum of Underwater Archaeology, containing artefacts dating as far back as 3000 years. Boredom is certainly not on the menu in this city. There's something for everyone, from the noble Disco Halikarnas to simple Turkish tea houses, as well as countless fine restaurants, bars and cafés. Furthermore, the old bazaar in the town centre has more than 1,200 dealers, offering souvenirs, clothes, gold, carpets and much more. If you fancy a bit of shopping, then bartering is obligatory, as any dealer would be offended if you were to pay the initial asking price.

Milta Marina

Our yachts are berthed in the Milta-Marina. It was privatised in 1997 and fully renovated in 2000. Since then, it has been the most modern and most beautiful marina of its kind in Turkey. Even the most sophisticated marinas of the western Mediterranean have absolutely nothing on ours.

Turkish, German, English and French are all spoken at the reception. Facilities such as toilets, showers and jetties are cleaned on a daily basis and staff keep a close eye on them 24 hours a day. A service boat will greet you on your arrival at the marina, advise you of your berth and assist you with mooring and tying of your stern lines.

Just 5 nm from Bodrum lie countless bays, which are ideal for snorkelling and swimming, while friends of the underwater world can enjoy the diving-rich diversity of the region. It's worth a quick sail in the afternoon for the crystal clear water and peaceful anchorages which await you.

Entrance to the Yacht Club

Shopping Arcade at Milta Marina

View of the harbour

Pool at the yacht club

Cruise tips from the base at Bodrum

We have a few trip suggestions for you here, however, Bodrum as a base offers so much more. The suggestions are by Pepi Valenta. I've been on the move in this region nearly 20 years now, so I know the region like the back of my hand. Of course we're available to assist you during your trip with requests and information besides sailing.

Sailing from Bodrum, Milta Marina - our tips:

Cruise tip Bodrum - Gökova, Akyaka
Cruise tip Bodrum - Akbük Liman
Cruise tip Bodrum - Greek Islands
Cruise tip Bodrum - Santorini - Bodrum

General information: Sailing Region Bodrum
Map of Milta Marina: Bodrum harbour

Please note that our regional information here is just a taster of what's on offer. On board our yachts is a host of further information on one of the most delightful and versatile sailing regions in the Mediterranean.