This is an example of a typical itinerary that we often follow around the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. However, no two trips are ever exactly the same; one of the greatest things about being on a sailboat is the flexibility to change our minds and our route to suit personal preferences, prevailing wind conditions, etc. The start and finish points are fixed, of course - but all else is changeable according to the whims of the wind gods and those on board!

Day 1 Embark 9am in Kos harbour (in the main town of Kos island). Kos is where we officially clear out of Greece, which - Greek bureaucracy being as it is, can take a while. So whilst the skipper(s) deal with paperwork, there is plenty of time to go see the castle and the famous plane tree where Hippocrates supposedly taught (for the more culturally-inclined); or enjoy a great chocolate milkshake on the busy waterfront for others!

Passports duly stamped, we will set sail for to Ova Buku. This tiny, out-of-the-way spot is often voted the "Top Turkey favourite!" It's not even big enough to rate the title of "village" ! - what it does have is a lovely little sandy beach, perfect for diving straight off the boat to cool off; or for those looking for a little more privacy, a short hike away is a lovely long and isolated beach.

But what defines Ova Buku most of all is "Ogun's Place". "Ogun's" is our home-from-home in Turkey; a wonderfully welcoming family who have looked after our SeaScape sailors for many years now. Their taverna is right on the beachfront, a perfect spot for afternoon beers or milkshakes ….or chilling out in their hammock hangouts! Semra's home-cooked Turkish food is not the usual "tourist fare" at all; perhaps being married to a French guy had added a little cultural variety to the menu ! The evenings here are always entertaining - the seemingly inexhaustible Ogun often comes up with fun after-dinner games to catch out the unwary. Grab a ticket on "Ogun's Airways" and enjoy the ride !

Day 2 Sail to Datca - a very lively little town. The waterfront is lined little bars and tavernas; one street behind are several interesting craft & jewellery shops. Walking towards the beach, there is a tiny lake, with a surprisingly powerful "mini-waterfall" as it runs into the ocean; a great and very cooling massage experience !! For those wanting to dance the night away, Datca has several lively bars and nightspots - and a "hamam" (Turkish baths) , to ease any aching muscles the next morning !

There's also a couple of other interesting inland trips we can organize for those interested; visiting a local olive farm (taste-testing included !) , a chance to see the very pretty old Greek town which was abandoned when the Greeks and Turks did their "swap" post WW2. We'll usually do these in the morning, before setting sail for -

Day 3 Bozuk Buku - a dramatic little bay, and the site of the ancient city of Lorimer. The walls of the old town still guard the entrance to the bay, and make a great hike! There are just 3 tavernas in the bay, very traditional and simple food; a very mellow and relaxed ambiance. That's until the daughter of our family here gets into a dancing mood later at night; and it can be belly-dancing for everyone in this tiny little outback spot !

Day 4 Bozburun - back to the less developed, more traditional Turkey! This little village is home to a still-thriving wooden boat-building industry - all the old craftsmanship lives on here. We dock just outside the town, on a wooden jetty owned by a little family-run pension/restaurant right on the waterfront. It is a shady, tranquil little spot to hang out in - their hammocks and sun loungers are all ours to use - and we even get to borrow their fun kayaks plus a windsurfer or two to go explore the bay in!

Day 5 Sail to "Sailors Paradise" - a very aptly-named bay with just one taverna, greenery and flowers scattered everywhere ! It's a perfect swimming, snorkelling, and general hang out and chill-out spot.

Day 6 Sail to Keci Buku. A well-sheltered hideout described as a "gem" in the Turkish Waters Pilot - and it truly is. A wide, sweeping bay surrounded by pine forests, with a fascinating old fortress perched on the top of an island guarding the entrance - a view which is well worth the scramble up!

We dock at a little wooden jetty, where the family always give us a red carpet welcome. They are happy for us to use their showers and other facilities - a perfect, chilled out place for our final night farewell dinner.

The family are able to organize taxis or a minibus to take you to wherever next you need to be. There's no need to book anything in advance; often several people will be travelling to the same flight / ferry, so it often makes sense to share the transfer. We can organize this with our local family when we arrive in Keci Buku.

Day 7 Disembarkation at 9am in Keci Buku.

Ongoing connection info: We can help arrange transportation from Keci Buku to Marmaris or Dalaman airport. Ferries Marmaris-Rhodes (Greece) run twice a day; approx 9am and 3.30pm.

For those with tight connections, it is possible to get the 9am ferry on the morning of departure, just means getting up a little early! Transfer time Keci Buku is 30mins. Transfer time Keci Buku to Dalaman is approx 90 mins. Several flights per day to Istanbul.