Opting for a yacht charter to Orën will be a unique opportunity to set off to discover and conquer the Turkish Riviera. Part of the province of Mersin, the town of Orën knows how to be discreet and is not lacking in charm. It is precisely its peaceful atmosphere that makes it a recommended stopover for cruise ships and pleasure boaters.
Orën in a few lines
The town of Orën is certainly one of the few villages hauled in by the Turkish coast to have retained its peaceful character, despite the development of tourism in the country. Located a few kilometers from Bodrum, Orën nevertheless benefits from all the amenities to make your stay a pleasant one. Among the old Ottoman houses are a few shops and small, cozy restaurants. Walks in Orën are very pleasant, especially when they take you through gardens full of blooming geraniums or not far from the ruins of the ancient city of Ceramus.
Facing the Mediterranean, Orën also enjoys a favorable climate for spending days at the side of the sea. The seaside resort has a pretty pebble beach stretching for a kilometer that rarely goes unnoticed. Surrounded by mountains, this beach reveals a magnificent landscape that quickly becomes the center of interest for its visitors.
Your adventure starting from Orën
The proximity of the seaside resort of Orën to the most popular coastal towns on the Turkish Riviera makes it an unmissable stopover. We are of course thinking of the city of Bodrum, nicknamed the Turkish Saint-Tropez, which is characterized by its lively atmosphere, day and night.
Another highlight is the small seaside resort of Anamur, located in southern Turkey, which will allow you to reach the famous archaeological site of Anamurium, an ancient Roman city, as well as the Mamure Kalesi fortress, a huge castle with 36 towers. You can also reach the Anamurium site by water-jet-powered motorized craft to the port of Mersin. The economic lung of Turkey, Mersin is recognizable by its coastline, certainly the longest in the country. But one also lingers in Mersin to sample its particularly famous culinary specialtiesly famous, such as Künefe, a cheese-based dessert and pastry baked in a wood-fired oven, or Karsambaç, crushed ice drizzled with honey, which will be welcome at the hottest time of the day.
As you travel along the Turkish Riviera from Orën, don't miss the chance to stop off in Antalya, the most picturesque city on the Turkish coast. Hauled in by the turquoise sea and large sandy beaches, such as Incekum beach, Antalya also owes its reputation to its numerous archaeological sites and ancient ruins, such as the archaeological site of Perge, located one kilometerfrom the city. Founded by the Greeks after the Trojan War, this city is home to a magnificent Greco-Roman theater dating back to the 2nd century. You should also take a stroll through the peaceful streets of the old town, protected by a fortified wall, with 18th-century Ottoman houses on the sides of the boat.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 955 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Chef (meals not included), Sailor, Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $22,583 |
| Minimum weekly price | $1,236 |
| Maximum price per week | $1,007,300 |