C1 · 1 week
Westbound Classic
Island hopping around the Bozburun Peninsula
~110 nmIntermediateSheltered covesQuiet villagesAncient ruinsPeninsula loop
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.
Island Hopping Through the Bozburun Peninsula
The quintessential Bozburun Peninsula experience. Departing Adaköy, you sail south to Çiftlik before swinging around to the ancient fortress of Bozukkale, then work your way through the boatbuilding village of Söğüt, the picture-perfect quay of Selimiye, the sandbar at Orhaniye, and the narrow channel of Dirsek, finishing at the Byzantine harbour of Serçe Limanı before the return to Adaköy.
Route highlights
- Walk the Orhaniye sandbar at low tide
- Hellenistic fortress ruins at Bozukkale (ancient Loryma)
- Scenic narrow channel of Dirsek Bükü
- Traditional wooden gulet boatyards at Söğüt village
- Historic Byzantine trading harbour at Serçe Limanı
- Crystal shallows of Selimiye and Orhaniye
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 - Çiftlik 12 nm At anchor
Check in at Adaköy Marina. Provision, safety briefing, then sail south-west to the peaceful pine-ringed inlet of Çiftlik. First swim, settle into boat life.
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SundayÇiftlik - Bozukkale 18 nm At anchor
Sail south to Bozukkale (ancient Loryma). Hike 20 min to the Hellenistic fortress with panoramic views across to Rhodes on clear days. Swim in the afternoon.
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MondayBozukkale - Söğüt 10 nm Village quay
Round the southern tip, sail north to Söğüt village. Watch craftsmen building traditional wooden gulets. Fresh fish dinner at the waterfront lokanta.
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TuesdaySöğüt - Selimiye 8 nm Village quay
Short hop north to picture-perfect Selimiye. Cafe tables on the quay, turquoise water, one of the most relaxing anchorages on the peninsula.
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WednesdaySelimiye - Orhaniye - Dirsek 12 nm At anchor
Visit the Orhaniye sandbar (walk to the sandbar island at low tide), then continue to the long sheltered inlet of Dirsek Bükü.
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ThursdayDirsek - Serçe Limanı 14 nm At anchor
Sail east to the natural harbour of Serçe Limanı -- a major Byzantine trading post. Snorkel, total quiet, brilliant starry sky.
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FridaySerçe - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 16 nm Marina
Final sail back to Adaköy. Check-out formalities in the afternoon. Guests welcome to stay Friday night aboard.
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SaturdayDeparture -- Airport transfer
Enjoy a last breakfast on the water. Disembark by 09:00. Transfer to airport or hotel.
Practical tips
Bozukkale fortress hike: 20 min, bring shoes and water. Orhaniye sandbar: best at low tide. Söğüt and Selimiye have small but well-stocked provision shops. All anchorages sheltered from the Meltemi. Advance marina reservations recommended July to August.