Bareboat yacht charter · Datça peninsula, Turkey
Your Orhaniye yacht charter starts at Martı Marina, at the head of Hisarönü bay about 30 km from Marmaris, ready for the Datça peninsula, Knidos and the Gulf of Gökova.
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The village of Orhaniye, at the head of Hisarönü bay about 30 km south-west of Marmaris, sits among pine trees where locals keep beehives for the famous pine honey. It also has the Kızkumu sand bank, and just north of the village centre is Martı Marina, with modern facilities including a spa, swimming pool, beach area and a well-stocked supermarket.
Orhaniye is a perfect spot from which to explore the Datça peninsula as far as Knidos to the west, and east towards Marmaris. A mixture of small towns, quiet restaurant quays and busier harbours makes this an excellent cruising area for a yacht charter in Turkey, with great summer breezes boosted by the Meltemi in high summer.
Expect offshore north-westerly winds of 15 to 20 knots, with the afternoon Meltemi reaching Force 3 to 5, occasionally Force 6 to 7, alongside local and katabatic winds. We rate the area experience level 2.
Where you start
A modern marina in the Hisarönü district, about 30 km from Marmaris.
Just north of Orhaniye village centre, with village buses to Marmaris passing the entrance.
Facilities
There are direct Saturday flights from many UK airports to Dalaman or Bodrum. The base is a 1 hour 40 minute transfer from Dalaman and 2 hours 15 minutes from Bodrum.
Village buses run to and from Marmaris about five times a day, passing in front of the marina; taxis and private transfers can also be arranged.
Stay in Orhaniye before or after your charter for horse riding, PADI diving, cycling or the beach, with the ancient Carian city of Knidos on the nearby Datça peninsula.
Sample itinerary
A suggested two-week route around the Datça peninsula, the Gulf of Gökova and the Bozburun coast, with a hop across to the Greek island of Symi.
Day1
Fly from the UK to Dalaman and transfer to Orhaniye for embarkation.
Day2
Traditional Turkish food in a delightful family-run restaurant.
Day3
A vibrant little town with a traditional feel, a bustling bazaar and an atmospheric waterfront.
Day4
The ruins of ancient Knidos surround the scenic, sheltered bay, giving a unique view of this coast’s long history.
Day5
An evening at the pirate-themed Mary Rose restaurant, tucked into this scenic bay.
Day6
Explore further into the gulf, with places such as Cleopatra’s Island and Amazon Creek.
Day7
Named after the wartime British torpedo boats based here, with a warm welcome at the Captain’s restaurant.
Day8
Lively nightlife and great shopping.
Day9
An attractive small harbour with a good fish restaurant right on the quay.
Day10
Excellent swimming from the sandy beach and a fun evening at Ogun’s Place.
Day11
The home of traditional wooden gulet building, and a fascinating town to explore.
Day12
Cross to the Greek island of Symi, with its magnificent harbour and amphitheatre-shaped town.
Day13
A night under the stars in this beautiful bay.
Day14
Return to base for a last evening meal.
Day15
Disembark and transfer to Dalaman for your flight home.
To book a yacht or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will help you choose the right yacht and dates for your Turkish charter.
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