Forbidden zones
for mooring between Kusadasi and Antalya
* The bay of Karaagac (NATO base, entrance strickly forbidden!!)
* Ölüdeniz
Underwater diving
Underwaterdiving in Turkish waters, with amateur equipments, is permitted in certain areas for leisure purposes under the guidance of local authorities. Detailed information can be obtained from your nearest Turkish information office board.
Foreign language broadcast in Turkey
The voice of Turkey (VOT-TRT) gives some practical information which may be of use during the stay in Turkey. It also broadcasts popular music. The main studio of VOT-TRT is in Lara/Antalya and broadcasts daily from 07.30 to 22.00.
English is the main language but the news is also presented in French and German everyday at 08.30, 10.30, 12.30, 18.30 and 21.30.
Postal system and phone calls
Turkish post offices are easily recognizable by their yellow “PTT” signs. Major post offices are open 08.00-24.00 hrs. Monday to Saturday and 09.00-19.00 Sunday.
Some useful numbers are as follows:
110 – Fire prevention
118 – Unknown numbers
155 – Police emergency
Time differences
between Turkey and some other countries
Austria -1 England -2 France -1
Australia +8 Netherlands -1 Italy -1
Germany -1 USA -7 Denmark -1
Monetary system
Since the 1. of January 2005 national monetary unit is the New Turkish Lira (YTL). The coinage is in 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 Kurus.
Banknotes are of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 YTL. The exchange rates for foreign currencies are published daily.

Eurocheques can be cashed immediately, as can traveller’s cheques upon producing identification.
Political structure
The Turkish Republic is a parliamentary democracy. Turkey is also a founding member of OECD; a member of NATO and Council of Europe; and an associate member of the EU.
The Turquoise Coast
Few countries in the world have such a cultural diversity as Turkey. Spanning over two continents combining the East, the West and the Orient of today with the ancient Byzantine, Ottoman, Roman and Persian empires. Turkey stands in a class of its own.
The turquoise coast called “Akdeniz”, is now developing as a major sun and sailing paradise. For that special experience, the pure and untouched areas are best reached by boat.

We advise you to take advantage of the ancient sites and the natural beautiful scenery scattered around the south of Turkey when approaching or leaving one of the bases of Bodrum Yachting or pulling into an harbour nearby the ancient grounds.

Below we will give you selective suggestions for nice harbours to visit and places to see.