The Numbers Speak: The World’s Most Awarded Marina
The awards Yalıkavak Marina has collected over the past decade serve as international recognition of this transformation:
2022–23 – World’s Best Superyacht Marina (TYHA)
2020–21 – International Marina of the Year
2018–19 – World’s Best Superyacht Marina
620+ berths, accommodating superyachts up to 140 meters
2M+ visitors every year from 120 countries
106 luxury brands — Dior, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Hublot, Bottega and more
This performance places Yalıkavak Marina not only among Turkey’s finest but among the top ten marinas in the entire Mediterranean basin. As the only marina in Turkey awarded the TYHA Five Gold Anchor Platinum certification, Yalıkavak now stands on the same list as Monaco, Portofino and Antibes.
Compared with St. Tropez: Where Is the Value?
In Saint-Tropez, the heart of the luxury real estate market beats between €15 million and €30 million — the market average in 2025.
At Les Parcs de Saint-Tropez, a gated community of roughly 300 villas, residents include names such as Bernard Arnault and Martin Bouygues. The most recent villa sold there reached €54 million.
In Yalıkavak, however, the picture is very different:
the same sea views, the same marina access, the same luxury atmosphere — but at far more realistic prices.
This does not mean Yalıkavak is less prestigious than St. Tropez. On the contrary, it represents the advantage of early positioning in a market that has not yet reached its full potential.
“For the price of a €54 million villa in St. Tropez, you have many options in Yalıkavak — and the sun shines longer here.”
A Day in Yalıkavak: From Morning to Night
Morning.
From Değirmenler Hill, you watch the first sunlight touch the Aegean. Below, the marina slowly awakens; tea fills cups on yacht decks, an Italian captain steps onto the bridge. A farm-to-table breakfast awaits you at Kitchen by Osman Sezener, or simply tea and simit by the marina — ordinary, yet perfect.
Afternoon.
A boat trip to one of Yalıkavak’s bays: Tilkicik, Koyun Baba, or Gökçebe. After swimming in the crystal-clear turquoise waters, you return to the marina. Fresh sea bass at Sait Balık, or perhaps a tasting menu featuring vineyard products at Mezra — not every day, but sometimes.
Evening.
As the sun sets behind Karaada, Yalıkavak turns golden. Hundreds of yachts light up the marina. Couples stroll past the Dior boutique, pausing at the Rolex window. Later, a glass of Karnas wine in the stone courtyard of Sandima Village.
Night.
Now the most sophisticated social scene of Yalıkavak begins: yacht gatherings, beach club rhythms — and by early morning, silence returns again. That rhythm is part of Yalıkavak’s magic.
What Makes Yalıkavak Different: An Authenticity That Cannot Be Replicated
Today, critics often describe St. Tropez as too crowded, too visible, too artificial.
Mykonos struggles under the weight of overtourism.
Porto Cervo is magnificent, but remote and highly seasonal.
Yalıkavak still holds the balance: becoming an international attraction without losing the genuine spirit of the Aegean.
The Tuesday farmers’ market by the marina still sets up its stalls.
The stone houses and abandoned windmills of Sandima Village tell a story deeper than Instagram aesthetics.
And at a local Yalıkavak breakfast — olive-oil herbs, fresh white cheese, tomatoes — the entire Aegean seems to embrace you.
This authenticity cannot be bought.
It is Yalıkavak’s greatest luxury.
An Aura from History: From Panarmus to Today
Yalıkavak is not only a modern luxury destination — it stands upon layers of history.
The Lelegian settlements dating back to 2000 BC, the ancient Panarmus rock tombs, and the preserved stone architecture of Sandima Village add a rare historical depth to the region.
Owning property in Yalıkavak is therefore more than a real estate investment.
It is about settling into the heart of Aegean civilization.
Something St. Tropez simply does not offer.
Live in Yalıkavak with EVBodrum
If you are looking for a villa for sale or rental property in Yalıkavak, EVBodrum offers one of the most exclusive portfolios in the region.
From marina-view villas to private estates surrounded by olive groves, from seafront apartments to independent houses on the hills, our listings represent every face of Yalıkavak.
With more than a decade of experience on the Bodrum Peninsula and partnerships with international platforms such as JamesEdition, we connect you to both local and global buyers and investors.
Let’s bring your dream lifestyle to life.