C3 · 1 week
Westbound Loop
Straight to Bozburun, then Selimiye, Dirsek and Sögüt
~115 nmIntermediateDeep southAuthentic villagesOpen-water sailingPeninsula 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.
Straight to the Southern Peninsula
Where C1 hops along the northern shore, the Westbound Loop takes a more direct southerly line, sailing straight into Bozburun village before working back north through Selimiye and Dirsek, dropping south to Söğüt, and then making the open-sea passage east to Serçe Limanı before the return. A stronger sense of remote adventure and more time at unspoilt southern anchorages.
Route highlights
- Scenic narrow channel of Dirsek Bükü
- Direct southerly passage into Bozburun -- one of the most authentic sailing villages in Turkey
- Working boatyard and village quay at Söğüt
- Historic Byzantine harbour at Serçe Limanı
- Traditional hand-built gulet boatyard in Bozburun
- Idyllic waterfront cafes and restaurants of Selimiye
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 - Bozburun 30 nm Village quay
Check in and sail directly south to Bozburun village via the outer sea, rounding the peninsula. Walk the waterfront, visit the boatyard, dinner at the quayside meyhane.
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SundayBozburun - Selimiye 14 nm Village quay
Sail north to idyllic Selimiye. Quay lined with restaurants, turquoise water, perfectly calm night.
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MondaySelimiye - Dirsek 12 nm At anchor
Sail west to the long narrow inlet of Dirsek Bükü -- completely sheltered. Swim, relax, quiet evening.
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TuesdayDirsek - Söğüt 8 nm Village quay
Short hop south to Söğüt village. Visit the boatyards, fresh fish at the waterfront lokanta.
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WednesdaySöğüt - Serçe Limanı 15 nm At anchor
Sail east via the outer sea, dipping south of the Taşlıca peninsula to reach the ancient Byzantine harbour of Serçe Limanı. Snorkel and enjoy total quiet.
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ThursdaySerçe Limanı -- Rest Day 0 nm At anchor
Full day at Serçe Limanı. Swim, read, explore the ruins. Brilliant starry sky.
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FridaySerçe - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 23 nm Marina
Return sail 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
Bozburun village has a small marina and excellent waterfront fish restaurants -- cash only. This route suits sailors who prefer longer passages. Selimiye restaurants are popular in peak season -- book ahead. The passage from Söğüt to Serçe goes south of the peninsula via open sea.