Sailing day from Urla İskele

Urla İskele, the town's historic harbour, is the starting point for a sailing day among the islets and quiet bays of the outer Gulf of İzmir. The sea here is usually calmer than on the Çeşme side, which makes it a good choice for teams new to sailing.

The group is split across several sailing yachts, each with a licensed skipper. After a short briefing, guests take turns at the helm, trim the sails and learn the basics of tacking. Around midday the boats anchor in a bay for a swim and lunch on board.

In the afternoon, the skippers can set up a short friendly race between the boats or simply sail back slowly. Back at İskele, the group can finish at a seafood restaurant on the harbour.