E1 · 2 weeks
Western Extended
Peninsula loop plus the Gökova crossing
~290 nmIntermediate to ExperiencedFull peninsula loopGökova crossingWide horizonsTwo weeks
Two weeks, Saturday to Saturday: 15 days / 14 nights from Marmaris Adaköy Marina. You can stay the Friday night aboard and leave by 09:00 on the last Saturday.
The Grand Peninsula and Aegean Crossing
The most comprehensive exploration of everything west of Marmaris. Over two weeks you sail south to Çiftlik and around to Bozukkale, visit Serçe Limanı and Söğüt, then spend time at Bozburun and Selimiye before pushing west to Datça. From Datça you round to Knidos, make the Gökova crossing to Çökertme, and return via Orak and the Seven Islands.
Route highlights
- The Gökova Gulf crossing -- pure Aegean sailing
- Full loop of the Bozburun Peninsula -- north and south shores
- Çökertme fishing village
- Hellenistic fortress at Bozukkale (ancient Loryma)
- Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands) -- stunning archipelago
- Traditional gulet boatyards of Söğüt and Bozburun
- Ancient Knidos -- ruined city at the tip of the Datça Peninsula
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 - Çiftlik 12 nm At anchor
Check in and sail to the pine-ringed bay of Çiftlik for the first night.
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SundayÇiftlik - Bozukkale 18 nm At anchor
Sail south to Bozukkale. Hike the Hellenistic fortress; afternoon swim.
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MondayBozukkale - Serçe Limanı 15 nm At anchor
Sail east along the southern peninsula shore to the ancient harbour of Serçe Limanı.
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TuesdaySerçe - Söğüt 12 nm Village quay
Head to Söğüt -- visit the boatyards and enjoy a village quay dinner.
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WednesdaySöğüt - Bozburun 10 nm Village quay
Sail south to Bozburun village for a full evening at the quay.
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ThursdayBozburun - Selimiye 14 nm Village quay
Sail north to the idyllic waterfront village of Selimiye. Dinner at the famous fish restaurants.
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FridaySelimiye - Datça Town 24 nm Marina
Head west to Datça town. Provision and dine ashore. End of week 1.
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SaturdayDatça - Knidos 28 nm At anchor
Sail to the tip of the Datça Peninsula. Explore the spectacular ruins of ancient Knidos.
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SundayKnidos - Gökova - Çökertme 30 nm Village quay
Cross the Gulf of Gökova north to the fishing village of Çökertme. Depart by 07:00.
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MondayÇökertme - Orak Island 12 nm At anchor
Swim day at Orak Island turquoise waters.
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TuesdayOrak - Yedi Adalar (7 Islands) 18 nm At anchor
Thread through the stunning Seven Islands archipelago.
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WednesdayYedi Adalar - South Shore 20 nm At anchor
Continue east and south, anchoring en route toward Marmaris.
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ThursdaySouth Shore - Final Anchorage 15 nm At anchor
Leisurely last full day at anchor.
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FridayReturn - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 22 nm Marina
Final sail home. 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
Gökova crossing (Day 9): 30 nm open water -- depart Knidos at 07:00. Datça town has the best supermarket on the western leg -- stock up fully. The return from the Seven Islands is often a glorious broad reach under full sail.