Even in ancient times Bodrum was famous for its sea berths. Today they enjoy even more popularity and attract lovers of nautical tourism from all over Europe.

Skilled local craftsmen still build the traditional Turkish "tihandily" and broad "gulets". Tihandily are the oldest boats on the shore overlooking the Aegean Sea. They are considered to be the birthplace of the vicinity of Bodrum. In these days they are used very rarely due to the small number of cabins, although the deck is quite spacious. On tihandilah generally triangular sail, they have a sharp bow and stern.

Gulet is always considered to be maneuverable and operated a small number of people. They used both in military and civil fleets. This lightweight two-masted sailboat round shape has a length of 18-20 meters. Bodrum these types of vessels are used now. They give tours, boat trips, and in October they participate in the annual Bodrum Cup Regatta.

All these water craft are at berth in any of the three beautiful Marina neighborhood. The most famous of them, the city marina, directly opposite the castle of St. Peter and is designed for 275 yachts. Twelve piers of the marina are used for the inspection and repair of yachts. There is also a possibility to wintering yachts.

The second marina was built in the village of Turgutreis in the south-west of Bodrum and has a capacity of 500 yachts. It is very well-developed infrastructure and a large list of services. The yacht marina can be charged with fuel, laundry, dry cleaning, shower and toilet, a supermarket, a taxi. You will be offered services such as water supply and electricity, phone, fax, internet access, medical attention. In general, in the marina has everything that you may need a tourist on holiday.

The newest marina is located in the village of Yalikavak, which is located in the north-west of Bodrum. It is very spacious, with a large distance between the piers and easy to maneuver. The capacity of the marina - 450 places for mooring in the water and 100 places for storage of boats on land. Here you can place even yachts up to 65 meters. Marina is well positioned to technical services, including self-repair yard, which allows to repair the boat on the spot.

Sea berths Bodrum are comfortable and well equipped technically, that contributes to the promotion of marine tourism. It should be noted that the picturesque coast, a favorable geographical position and rich experience of navigation, too, speak of Turkey as a country dedicated to sea travel. Turkish marina create a comfortable work environment and attract significant foreign investment.