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Boat Rental in Kuşadası and Didim, on Turkey's Aegean Coast
Two marinas close to the ancient sites of Ephesus and Didyma: renting a boat in Kuşadası and Didim, Turkey.
On Turkey's Aegean coast, between Izmir and Bodrum, Kuşadası and Didim combine modern marinas with major ancient sites right on their doorstep.
Kuşadası, gateway to Ephesus
Kuşadası is one of Turkey's busiest cruise ports and the most convenient sea gateway to the ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean — a shore excursion that's easy to combine with a day on the water.
Didim and the Temple of Apollo
A little further south, Didim takes its name from the ancient site of Didyma and its Temple of Apollo, one of the largest sanctuaries still standing from ancient Greece, once linked to Miletus by a sacred road.
Sailing much like the rest of the country
As along the rest of the Turkish coast, the traditional gulet shares these marinas with modern sailboats and catamarans, alongside sheltered coves suited to overnight anchoring.
Two bases worth combining
Kuşadası and Didim sit close enough to each other to base a rental in one and take a day trip to the other, making the most of both stretches of water without changing base.
Budget and comparison
Sailboat €300-700 a day, catamaran €800-1,500, gulets usually rented by the week — generally gentler rates than the western Mediterranean. Boat-Comparator compares platforms for Kuşadası and Didim in one search.
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