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

Skilled local craftsmen still build the traditional Turkish "thandile, and the "gulets". Thandile are the oldest form of the boats on the Aegean sea. They are considered to be the birthplace of the surroundings of Bodrum. In our days they are used rarely due to the small number of cabins, although the deck is quite spacious. On thangiah usually triangular sail, they have a sharp nose and stern.

Gulets were always considered to be maneuverable and controlled by a small number of people. Used in both military and civilian fleets. This lightweight two-masted sailboat rounded shape has a length of 18-20 meters. In Bodrum these types of boats are used now. They give tours, water tours, and in October they participate in the annual regatta for the Cup of Bodrum.

All of these water vehicles standing on the dock in any of the three beautiful Marin city. The most famous of them, city Marina, located directly opposite the castle of St. Peter and is designed for 275 yachts. Twelve berths this Marina are used for inspection and repair of yachts. There is also the possibility of wintering yachts.

The second Marina was built in the village of Turgutreis on the South-West of Bodrum and has a capacity of 500 yachts. Here is a very well-developed infrastructure and a wide range of services. In the Marina you can fill the boat with fuel, Laundry, cleaning, shower and toilet, a supermarket, a taxi. You will be offered services such as water supply and electricity, telephone, Fax, Internet, doctor care. In General, in the Marina has everything that may need a tourist on vacation.

The new Marina is located in the town 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 manoeuvre. The Marina capacity - 450 berths on the water and 100 places to store boats on land. Here you can accommodate yachts up to 65 meters. Marina offers good opportunities for technical service, including repair shipyard that allows you to repair the boat right on the spot.

Marina of Bodrum are comfortable and well equipped technically that contributes to the promotion of marine tourism. It should be noted that the picturesque coast, the advantageous geographical position and rich experience of navigation, also talk about Turkey as a country designed for sea travel. Turkish Marina create a comfortable environment for work and attract significant foreign investment.