Eastern Mediterranean marinas
The Eastern Mediterranean brings together Greek islands, Turkish coastal bays, Cyprus and the open shores of the eastern basin.
Eastern Mediterranean
In the Ionian and Aegean seas, voyages often connect islands with neighbouring mainland coasts. Southwestern Türkiye has many bays and peninsulas. Cyprus and more distant eastern shores involve a different scale, with more open water and international passages.
Summer is usually hot and dry, but weather is not uniform across the region. The northerly meltemi is particularly important in the Aegean. Warm conditions last longer in the south, although mild winters do not rule out storms.
Island settlements, old port towns and ancient monuments allow sailing to be combined with time ashore. A single island group or stretch of coast is often enough for one trip. Crossing between countries changes not only the scenery but also the clearance rules for the yacht and crew.
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Sailing character
Island hopping · 2
- Türkiye
- Greece
Long passages · 1
- Cyprus
Open coast · 3
- Türkiye
- Greece
- Cyprus
What to explore ashore
Coastal nature · 3
- Türkiye
- Greece
- Cyprus
Historic towns · 3
- Türkiye
- Greece
- Cyprus
Watch out
Currents in straits · 1
- Türkiye — Sea of Marmara, Istanbul and the straitsThe Bosphorus and Dardanelles: currents and large-vessel traffic require separate passage planning.
Local wind acceleration · 2
- Türkiye — Northern Aegean coast and İzmir, Bodrum and the Datça PeninsulaThe meltemi is the Aegean’s summer northerly wind; strong gusts can occur around islands and headlands.
- Greece — Cyclades, Sporades and the northern Aegean, Eastern Aegean islands and the Dodecanese, Crete and the southern open-water passagesThe meltemi is the Aegean’s summer northerly wind; strong gusts can occur around islands and headlands.
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Countries in Eastern Mediterranean
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