C5 · 1 week
Effortless
Short hops: Kadırga, Turunç, Kumlubük and Çiftlik
~60 nmBeginnerShort hopsCalm baysFamily-friendlyFirst timers
One week, Saturday to Saturday: 8 days / 7 nights from Marmaris Adaköy Marina. You can stay the Friday night aboard and leave by 09:00 on the last Saturday.
A Gentle Introduction to Sailing
Not every sailing holiday needs to chase the horizon. The Effortless route is designed for first-time charterers, families with young children, or anyone who simply wants to drift between beautiful bays. From Adaköy you visit Kadırga, Turunç, Kumlubük, and Çiftlik -- every anchorage close to Marmaris, well sheltered, and reachable by early afternoon, leaving maximum time for swimming and lazy lunches on deck.
Route highlights
- Peaceful pine-forest anchorage at Çiftlik
- Short relaxed daily passages of 1 to 2 hours
- All anchorages within 25 nm of Marmaris
- Sandy cove swimming at Kadırga Bay
- Perfect for beginners, families, and first-time charterers
- Charming village promenade at Turunç
- Wide shallow family bay at Kumlubük
Day by day
Distances are approximate and the plan changes with wind and weather. Your skipper or our team will help you choose.
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SaturdayAdaköy Marina - Kadırga Bay 8 nm At anchor
Check in at Adaköy. Short first sail to the beautiful sandy inlet of Kadırga. Swim, snorkel, ease into boat life.
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SundayKadırga - Turunç 6 nm Village quay
A gentle 45-minute sail to the charming village of Turunç. Walk the beach promenade, browse the market, enjoy waterfront dinner.
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MondayTurunç - Kumlubük 10 nm At anchor
Sail to the wide welcoming bay of Kumlubük -- sandy beach, clear shallow water. Paddleboard hire on the beach.
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TuesdayKumlubük -- Rest Day 0 nm At anchor
Stay right here. Paddleboard, read, swim, walk the hillside path. No sailing today -- pure relaxation.
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WednesdayKumlubük - Çiftlik 12 nm At anchor
Afternoon sail to the pine-ringed bay of Çiftlik -- one of the most tranquil anchorages near Marmaris.
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ThursdayÇiftlik -- Day at Anchor 0 nm At anchor
Rest day at Çiftlik. Explore by dinghy, swim, enjoy the pine-forested shoreline.
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FridayÇiftlik - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 12 nm Marina
Short final sail back to Adaköy. Afternoon check-out. Friday night aboard available.
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SaturdayDeparture -- Airport transfer
Breakfast aboard. Disembark by 09:00. Transfer to airport or hotel.
Practical tips
This route stays within 25 nm of Marmaris at all times -- no pressure, total flexibility. Turunç Tuesday village market: great for fresh produce. Kumlubük beach bar has sun loungers and snorkel hire. A Sailway skipper can be added to any bareboat charter for extra confidence.