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The Star of the World Yachting Arena: Yalıkavak Marina Crowned in 2023

The Legend of Turkey: Yalıkavak Marina Achieves a Historic Success as the Best Super Yacht Marina of 2023

Yalıkavak Marina, repeatedly honored by The British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), one of the most prestigious institutions in the world yachting sector, has achieved a legendary success by once again winning the “Best Super Yacht Marina of 2023” award in the “World’s Best Yacht Marinas” competition.

Yalıkavak Marina, proudly representing Turkey as the Best Super Yacht Marina in the world, has brought the greatest award back to Turkey for the 5th time, receiving the highest number of votes from boat owners and sea enthusiasts.

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Having previously been awarded by TYHA as the “2022 World’s Best Super Yacht Marina,” “Clean Marina,” “2020-2021 Best International Marina,” and “2018-2019 World’s Best Super Yacht Marina,” Yalıkavak Marina, also honored with Turkey’s “5 Gold Anchors Platinum” rating by TYHA, has now crowned its global achievements as the “Best Super Yacht Marina of 2023.”

Kenan Khudaverdiyev, CEO of Yalıkavak Marina, expressed his happiness, saying, “As Turkey’s first high-capacity super yacht marina and one of the top 10 marinas in the world, we are delighted to once again achieve this prestigious title for our country in 2023. Seeing that the high standard of service we continue to provide has been approved by our guests through this vote is truly an honor for all of us. In 2023, besides hosting more than 130 shops, restaurants, and two hotels, we have also set new standards in reliable marina services. Yalıkavak Marina has become a regional hub with its position in the international marina arena. We extend our gratitude to the Turkish people and our guests for our success.”

The winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023 were announced on September 20th at the Southampton International Boat Show. Representatives from over 200 Gold Anchor-accredited marinas worldwide attended the ceremony, along with TYHA President Steve Arber and TYHA General Manager Jon White. A total of eight marinas were awarded globally, and Yalıkavak Marina received the only award from Turkey as the “Best Super Yacht Marina of 2023.”

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About Yalıkavak Marina

Located in Bodrum, Turkey, Yalıkavak Marina has been honored with the titles of “2023 & 2022 World’s Best Super Yacht Marina,” “2020-2021 Best International Marina,” and “2018-2019 World’s Best Super Yacht Marina” by The British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), along with a 5 Gold Anchor rating by TYHA. In 2023, Yalıkavak Marina continues to be the marina with the most awards in Turkey and the world and maintains its position among the top 10 marinas globally with a 5 Gold Anchors Platinum rating. Additionally, its sustainability and environmental protection efforts have earned it the Blue Flag and Clean Marina Certifications. Yalıkavak Marina proudly participates in the UNICEF Platinum Wings program, striving to ensure the basic rights of children in need, both in Turkey and worldwide.

With the capacity to accommodate 620 yachts simultaneously and offering first-class services for yachts up to 140 meters in length, Yalıkavak Marina is home to world-renowned stores, luxury jewelry and accessory boutiques, Michelin-starred restaurants, beach clubs, cafes, bars, health and relaxation facilities, as well as a luxury hotel.

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To discover more about Yalıkavak Marina, click on Marina, Shopping, Dining, Beach Club, or Hotels.

A preferred destination for more than 2 million guests from 120 countries worldwide, Yalıkavak Marina operates year-round and provides employment to over 1,000 people annually.

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