Sunny skies, warm turquoise waters, cooling breezes, deserted anchorages and tranquil bays. This is what you will find as you sail in the waters in and around our cruising area of Gocek, on the southern coast of Turkey.

The Mediterranean climate of southern Turkey offers visitors sunshine and clear, blue skies almost every day from April to November. The coastline is a mixture of wide gulfs, peaceful coves, shady beaches, uninhabited islands, small villages and bustling towns. Many of these locations are still only accessible by boat - truly a yachtsman's paradise with constant and predictable winds offering ideal sailing conditions for both the novice and the experienced sailor alike. You will be welcomed wherever you go and shown genuine, traditional hospitality. Turkish people adore young children and go out of their way to give them special attention. Communication is not a problem as most people speak adequate English.

Turkish food is reputedly one of the great cuisines of the world. Restaurants offer amazing selections of delicious starters, known as mezes. Main dishes include freshly caught seafood, shish kebabs, köfte (spicy meatballs) as well as vegetarian dishes. Shopping is an interesting and enjoyable experience, especially in the bazaars and markets. The variety of crafts, ranging from carpets, jewellery, leather goods to ceramics is immense and prices are reasonable. You may be invited to drink tea as you discuss purchases. If prices are not displayed feel free to bargain! Although in recent years Turkey has become a very popular tourist destination, development has been confined to larger, purpose built resorts. The majority of the country remains unspoilt.