Discover Nature Through Swimming
Swimming lessons in the pool. Open water experiences on the Kapidag coast in summer.
Two ways to swim further
Swimroad offers two separate services under one name. Improve your swimming with lessons, and join an open water experience with Swimroad Adventure.
A whole peninsula to swim around
From the sheltered water of the Gulf of Erdek to the islets of the north coast, every side of Kapidag has a different open water route.
The map shows the routes suggested for the first season, with distances and difficulty levels, from short island loops to the long-term goal of exploring the whole peninsula.
From the pool to the open sea
Water safety
Staying safe in the water, breath control and keeping calm. Suitable for all ages.
Overcoming fear of water
A patient, personal process for learning to feel at ease in the water.
Strokes and technique
Technique in all four strokes, turns, pacing and performance work.
Open water
Sighting, breathing in waves, swimming in a group, and the Kapidag open water experiences.
Nilüfer Solak
Behind Swimroad is swimming coach Nilüfer Solak. She set up the project to turn her private pool coaching and open water experience into safe open water experiences on the Kapidag coast that anyone can join.
Her approach is simple: safety first, then technique, and distance last.
Notes from the water
Your first open water swim: 7 things to know before you start
What changes in the sea for someone who swims comfortably in a pool, and how to prepare.
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Fear of water doesn't fade with age, but it can be overcome step by step
Why adults are afraid of water, and what happens during lessons.
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The open water season in Kapidag: when and where?
The best months to swim around Erdek and what to look out for.
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Save your place for the new season
Ask about lesson times and the summer activity calendar. We'll help you find the right group and route.