YALIKAVAK

YALIKAVAK

Yalikavak is locally known as "small paradise",giving the town a well-deserved reputation for the warmth of its hospitality. As well as being a popular destination for UK and European holidaymakers, Yalikavak is also very popular with the Turkish themselves, being the choice of many celebrities which lends a certain sophistication to the area! Recently two charming old windmills in the center of the village have undergone restoration, which helps keep the traditional charm of the area.

THE BODRUM PENINSULAR

THE BODRUM PENINSULAR

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BODRUM

The most prominent feature of Bodrum is the lively atmosphere filling the nights. After the intensive action in the daytime, one may choose one of the discos, some of which are the best in Europe. Spend an exciting night of fun under the gleaming lights of Bodrum.

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BITEZ

Bitez


Bitez lies 7 km west of Bodrum, in the bay next to Gumbet. The winds here are particularly favorable for windsurfing and several water sports operators are based here.The beach is sandy, with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas for sunbathing.

YALICIFTLIK

Yaliciftlik

A 20-minute dolmus ride from Bodrum takes one through pine forests on a winding road past whitewashed water catchers (gumbets) to the beach at Yaliciftlik. The first bay after the end of Karaada Island and marking the entrance to the Gulf of Gokova, the beach has several small restaurants scattered around it. The eastern end of the beach is sandy and it is also possible to swim and sunbathe in solitude by the rocks a bit further on. The beach is pebble and so the water is beautifully clear and good for snorkelling

GUMBET

Gumbet

Only 2-3 km away from Bodrum, Gumbet has recently become almost a resort unto itself. Gumbet features one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula. Gümbet is also one of the most popular water sports centers with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc. available.The popularity of Gümbet has also generated serious nightlife and the streets of Gümbet vibrate till dawn with the music from numerous bars,discos and street side-cafes. More for the younger ones !

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KARAINCIR

Karaincir

Karaincir, next to Akyarlar in the southwest corner of the Bodrum peninsula has a 500 m long splendid sandy beach lined with hotels, restaurants and numerous sunning piers over the water.Winds here are ideal for windsurfing.Karaincir Bay is one of the SAFEST BEACHES FOR CHILDREN on the peninsula.

KARGI

Kargi

Kargi features one of the nicer sand beaches on the peninsula, less crowded with good swimming. In addition a couple of seaside tavernas offer menus a little different from standard beach fare.
Kargi's main attraction however are several gentle camels who have earned their keep for many years taking visitors up and down the beach.