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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
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 !
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 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.
Gundogan
A few minutes drive west of Yalikavak, past magnificent roadside rock formations and towering mountain peaks covered in pine forests, brings you to the secluded village of Gündogan. The old Greek name 'Farilya' means 'Sunrise' and is still visible on some signposts. At one time most of the inhabitants lived by the seashore supporting the main local industries of fishing and sponge diving, but fear of British gun boats during the First World War caused the villagers to move inland, leaving the waterfront spacious and uncrowded.
Turgutreis
You will find this little town at the western tip of the peninsula. Named after the famous admiral, Turgut Reis, this is a *stroll* town in its own right and combines a compact town center with several long sandy beaches. This part of the coast is favoured by professional wind surfers as the winds are generally strong. Regular buses connect Turgutreis with Bodrum.
Akyarlar
Akyarlar has pretty clean and sandy beach with shallow sea. A perfect beach and peaceful ambiance. There are decent restaurants, pensions, cafes and a tiny harbour in this beautiful town .Akyarlar offers good camping sites and is an ideal place for wind surfing. It has marvelous scenery of the Greek islands and it has safe and sandy beaches for children. Several cafes and a tiny harbour welcome the visitors.
Gumusluk
This is the ideal spot for peace and quiet, with the added advantage of many excellent fish restaurants along the small waterfront, where you can sit comfortably next to the gently lapping sea. Your feet are touching historical ground here, it is the harbour of ancient Myndos.
