Turkey emerging as new yachting destination
31 October 2008
As part of its effort to boost tourism, the Turkish government is pushing the country forward as the latest cruise and yachting destination.
Tourism expert Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide, has described the country as "one of the premier yachting destinations in Europe", adding that a combination of reliable weather, low fees and "dramatic, unspoilt scenery" made it an ideal spot for cruise and yacht lovers.
Istanbul, Bodrum, Marmaris and Antalya are just some of the resorts that boast modern marinas, while four more marinas are being constructed or planned.
The Buying in Turkey guide also points to the rapid expansion of the cruise industry, with a record four million Europeans going on cruise holidays last year.
It adds that boat ownership has risen quickly in European in recent years, and up to one million pleasure boats cruised the Turkish Mediterranean in 2007.
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