Beaches
Guvercinlik: A cove of unusual beauty with every conceivable tone green and blue, it is located 25 km from Bodrum. Salih Island, located right across the water, only serves to enhance the natural appeal of this beautiful cove.
Torba: A peaceful little village just 5 km from Bodrum is a charming and lively place where the shining sea melds with the green pines and olive trees. There are boats from Torba to Didim, Milet and Priene
Golkoy: Located 13 km in north of Bodrum, where the beautiful cove blends the green of olive, tangerine and pine trees with that of palms. Because it faces the north, it is always lush and the water in the cove is cooler than that in the other coves.
Turkbuku: Situated beside Golkoy, at a distance of 15 km from Bodrum, it resembles Golkoy in almost every way. It is one of the places preferred by people, whose looking for peace and quietness.
Gundogan: Located 18 km from Bodrum, Gundogan cove is one of the coves that has been less changed by man and which still preserves its beauty in the most natural way. Its tangerine and orchards are famous.
Yalikavak: This village is 18 km from Bodrum in the northwestern part of the peninsula. It is famous for its windmills, fish, citrus orchards and sea. The most famous sponge divers have come from this village.
Gumusluk: It is one of the oldest settlements in peninsula. It is still possible to see that the underwater remains under the old harbor wall which connected Tavsan Island to the mainland. The sea and fish there are famous. Watching the sun set here amidst the lush green vegetation will be a life-long memory.
Kadikalesi: The sandy beaches of this crystal clear sea are surrounded with citrus orchards. Situated 23 km from Bodrum, it gets its name from the remains of a nearby castle belonging to the Hellenistic era.
Turgutreis: Situated 20 km from Bodrum, the town is famous for its tangerine orchards. It was named after the famous Turkish admiral, Turgut Reis. In terms of population, it is one of the most populous areas of the peninsula. It is known for its unforgettable sunsets.
Akyarlar: This cove with its wonderful beach and crystal clear waters is 13 km from Bodrum. It is one of the best place to surf.
Karaincir: Situated 16 km out of Bodrum, its 500 m. beach is one of the best in the area.
Bagla: With one of the best coves and beaches on the peninsula, it is an excellent place to camp and is 14 km from Bodrum.
Aspat: Rising out of the shores of the Aegean and mentioned often in Turkish folk music, the real name of Aspat is Aspartos. Built on a barren rock, the perimeter of Aspat Castle measures 700 paces. The remains of several civilizations dating back to the Classical Age can be seen here.
Ortakent: Located 14 km from Bodrum, its waters are warm and it has sandy beaches. Its tangerine orchards are quite famous. It is one of the best vantage points from which to view village life in Bodrum.
Bitez: One of the most beautiful coves on the peninsula, it is 10 km from Bodrum. It has sandy beaches. It is a beautiful quiet corner where blue and green reach out to touch each other in the tangerine orchards which stretch from the village to the sea.
Gumbet: About 3 km in west of Bodrum, its waters are very shallow. Bardakci is at a distance of 500 m. from Bodrum. Most people get there by boat. It is known for its beach and the water, which is clear as glass as, and has a fresh spring water.
Bardakci: It is 500 m. from Bodrum. One can reach to Bardakci by sea easily. Its crystal clear sea is well-known for its springs.
Karaada: Situated 6 km from Bodrum, famous with its healing mineral springs. The water comes out of a cave and the mud from the cave is said to be good for skin conditions.
Ada Bogazi (Aquarium): It is called as Aquarium because of its crystal-clear waters. In the open waters, the seafloor to 30 m depth can be seen with the naked eye.
