MUĞLA
Area: 13.338 km²
Population: 562.809 (1990)
Traffic Code : 48
The province of Muğla is located at the south
of the Aegean Region and is founded at the
skirts of the Asar (Hisar) Mountain spreading
towards the plain and is a beautiful and clean
tourism paradise with its original
architecture, whitewashed walls, red roof
tiled roofs, authentic chimneys and narrow
streets.
Districts : Muğla (center), Bodrum, Dalaman,
Datça, Fethiye, Kavaklıdere, Köyceğiz,
Marmaris, Milas, Ortaca, Ula, Yatağan.
How to Get
Highway : The transportation to the province
and its districts, all of which have their own
historical and touristic properties is
possible via highway from the neighboring and
other cities. It is possible to reach to the
province by bus journeys from İzmir, Ankara
and Istanbul provinces. The transportation to
other districts and the travel in the city is
via minibuses.
Telephone of the Bus Station: (+ 90 - 252) 212
61 30
Railway : Telephone of the Railway Station: (+
90 - 252) 417 06 16
Air Transportation : The nearest airport is
located at the Marmaris District. It is also
possible to use the Bodrum and Dalaman
Airports for arrival.
Telephone of the Dalaman Airport:(+ 90 - 252)
792 52 91
Telephone of the Bodrum Airport:(+ 90 - 252)
523 01 29
Telephone of the Marmaris Airport:(+ 90 - 252)
692 54 99
Where to Visit
BODRUM
Homer's description of Bodrum as "The land of
eternal blue" and the words of another
resident of Bodrum, Cevat Şakir, who said "The
heavenly bliss of life in Bodrum is better
than any eternal bliss that may await us" were
not without foundation in reality. Throughout
history Bodrum, known as Halicarnassos in
ancient times, has always been fought over and
people have been unwilling to share its beauty
with others.
Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting of
the eastern and western harbors, Bodrum, with
its narrow streets winding down to the sea, is
famous for its castle, its world-renowned
yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white
houses and tombs lining the shores of its two
harbors.
Bodrum has all the facilities to meet the
expectations of tourists from all income
levels ranging from the rich yacht owners to
the penny counting tourists who just want a
reasonable room to make his vacation last all
summer.
History
Bodrum has been the cradle of several
civilizations. Down through the ages it has
suffered from the countless invasions of those
coming from the Aegean islands and has been
important to all those powers wishing to
dominate the Aegean.Halicarnassos(Bodrum) was
an important city in the Caria civilization
which was located between its much more
powerful neighbors Lykia and Ionia. The region
boasts such greats as the historian Heredotus,
history's first woman admiral Artemisia I, and
the just-as-skilled Artemisia II as well as
artists like Leachares and Shepas.
Bodrum experienced the dominance of various
civilizations throughout the history such as
Persians,Mecedonians,Roman Empire and
Byzantines. Byzantines lost their power in
Anatolian region after they were defeated by
the Seljuk Ruler Alpaslan at Malazgirt in
1071. Rhodian knights had constructed the
present Bodrum castle and established
theirrule over the region. Sultan Süleyman the
Magnificent on his military expedition to
Rhodes conquered Bodrum together with Rhodes
and added them to the territory of Ottoman
Empire.
Climate
Summers are hot and dry while winters are mild
and rainy.
How to Get
By Road
Transportation to Bodrum from all over Turkey
through bus services is available. Bus
terminal is in the city center.
Bus Station Tel:(+90-252) 316 26 37
By Sea
There are regular ferryboat services to the
Greek islands of Cos and Rhodes. There are
also connections to Knidos, Didim and Dalyan.
The ferryboats and sea-buses all leave from
the main harbor.
Bodrum Ferryboat Agency:(+90-252) 316 0882
Bodrum Express (Sea Bus): (+90-252) 316 10 87
By Air
The Bodrum-Milas Airport is 30 km. from the
city center. Transportation is provided by
Turkish Airlines, taxis and minibuses.
Airport Tel: (+90-252) 523 01 01
Where to Visit
MUSEUMS
The Underwater Archeological Museum of Bodrum
It is one of the most important and biggest
museums of its kind in the world. The relics
recovered from excavation which started in the
1960's are on display in this museum located
in the Bodrum Castle.The Eastern Mediterranean
amphora collection as well as findings
resulting from research on sunken ships in the
immediate vicinity are on display. The
significant of this sunken ships are those at
Yassıada, Şeytan Brook and Serçe Harbour. The
remains of the oldest known sunken ship in the
world are also here and well-worth seeing.
Bodrum Castle Tel: (+90-252) 316 10 95
Open hours to visit: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Open days to visit: Everyday except Monday.
Maussolleion Open Air Museum
It gets its name from the fact that the tomb
of Mausolos, the King of Caria, is located
here. His wife, also his sister, had the most
famous architects of the day design the
structure. It was almost completely destroyed
in the Great Anatolian earthquake. There is a
small museum here at the site of this tomb
which was one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world. The word "maussolleion" is
taken from King Mausolos' name. Many of the
stones of this Mausoleum were used in the
construction of Bodrum Castle. The beautiful
reliefs on the grave, however, were taken to
the British Museum during the excavations in
the 19th century.
Ancient Theater
The theater is located on the Bodrum -
Turgutreis road. It has an audience capacity
of 13,000 seats. The stage area has been
uncovered and the seats have been restored.
Rock Tombs
Above the theater on the slope are rock tombs
that belong to the Hellenistic and Roman
periods.
Myndos Door
Located west of the city, it is one of the
entrances to the city of Halicarnassos. The
Myndos Door consisted of two monumental towers
and an inner courtyard at the gate that lead
to the city.
Çıfıt Castle (Aspat)
Built on a rocky outcrop in the southwestern
portion of the peninsula close to Bağla cove,
it contains artefacts from several
civilizations.
Stratonikeia
Located on the Yatağan - Milas highway, the
ruins in the village of Eskihisar contains a
very rich collection of artefacts from the
Caria, Roman and Byzantine eras.
Lagina
The temple of Hecate can be reached by
following the dirt road (9 km) leading to
Turgut. Excavations have shown that this city,
once an important center of the Caria
Civilization, has been inhabited since the
Early Bronze Age.
Cedrai Island
One of the most eminent ruins of the region
with its rich history and natural beauty,
Sedir Island can be reached by boat either
from Gökova - Akyaka or Çamlıköy. The ruins
which one would want to see first are the
Temple of Apollo, the theater,and the ancient
harbor. The famous Cleopatra beach is here as
well.
Cisterns
Cisterns built by the Ottomans and known as
"Gümbet" can be seen all over the peninsula.
They were built by the wealthy citizens who
named the cisterns after themselves.
CASTLES
Bodrum Castle (Saint Petrum)
Built by the Knights of Rhodes in the 15th
century and dedicated to St. Peter, the
construction of the castle was completed in 99
years. It was built on Zephyrion island, the
original site of the city of
Halicarnassos.Stones and reliefs from the
Mausoleum of King Mausolos were used in its
construction. There are 5 towers in this
castle; French, English, Italian, German and
Snake towers. The castle covers approximately
30,000 sq. meters.
MOSQUES
Mustafa Paşa Mosque
Upon his arrival to Bodrum to construct a
dockyard, Mustafa Paşa from Kızılhisar,made
this mosque built. (1723).
Tepecik Mosque
It was constructed by Hamam Ağa, the steward
of Mustafa Pasha.
Adliye Mosque
It was built in 1901 through the means of the
monatery fund provided by the amount gathered
among the public and given by Abdulhamit II.
Şaldırşah Horasani Tomb, Kubbeli Tomb, Mustafa
Pasha Tomb including the grave of Kaptan-ı
Derya Cafer Pasha and Koyunbaba Tomb are worth
to see.
BEACHES
Güvercinlik: 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 going
to Didim, Milet and Priene from here.
Gölköy: Located 13 km north of Bodrum, this
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.
Türkbükü: Situated beside Gölköy, at a
distanceof 15 km from Bodrum, it resembles
Gölköy in almost every way. It is one of the
places preferred by people looking for peace
and quiet.
Gündoğan: Located 18 km from Bodrum, Gündoğan
cove is one of the coves that has been least
changed by man and which still preserves its
beauty in the most natural way. Its tangerine
orchards are famous.
Yalıkavak: 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.
Gümüşlük: It is one of the oldest settlements
on the peninsula. It is still possible to see
the underwater remains of the old harbor wall
which connected Tavşan Island to the mainland.
The sea and fish here are famous. Watching the
sun set here amidst the lush green vegetation
will be a life-long memory.
Kadıkalesi: 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 places to surf.
Karaincir: Situated 16 km out of Bodrum, its
500 m. beach is one of the best in the area.
Bağla: 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.
Gümbet: About 3 km west of Bodrum, its waters
are very shallow. Bardakçı is at a distance of
500 m. from Bodrum. Most people go there by
boat. It is known for its beach and the water,
which is as clear as glass, as well as the
fresh water spring there.
Bardakçı: It is 500 m. from Bodrum.One can
reach to Bardakçı by sea easily.Its crystal
clear sea is well-known for its springs.
Karaada: Situated 6 km from Bodrum, it is
famous for 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 Boğazı (Aquarium): It is called as
Aquarium because of its crystal-clear waters.
IIn the open waters, the seafloor to 30 m
depth can be seen with the naked eye.
TRADITIONAL BODRUM HOUSES
The common features of the traditional
architecture used in Bodrum are windowless
first floors and doors on the second storey
with access by way of ladders that can be
drawn up into the house. These houses, which
are now protected by the government, are
located mostly in the villages of Ortakent and
Kocakaya above Gümüşlük. Individuals,such as
artists and writers who have settled in Bodrum
have done a great service to the area by
restoring older houses and this has made it an
even more interesting place to visit.
YACHTING
With everything from manufacturing and
maintenance to repair and operation, the
yachting center of Turkey is Bodrum. The
tradition of building schooners continues in
the İçmeler Shipyard, whose name has become
almost synonymous with Bodrum itself. As big
as many modern shipyards, luxury sailboats up
to 30 meters can be built here using the
latest available technology.
The marina has a capacity of 275-yachts. The
marina also has 12 slips for the maintenance
and repair of yachts as well as wintering.
The yacht races in Bodrum are probably the
only ones in the world that completely
inexperienced people can participate in, even
children have participated. The Bodrum Cup is
the most comfortable competition for 15-30 m.
luxury yachts in the world.
THE BLUE VOYAGE
Stretching from Bodrum to the south-east,
Gökova Bay has been named after Halikarnas
Balıkçısı and Azra Erhat as 'the Blue Voyage"
when they first discovered it. Boats which
pull up anchor in Bodrum and head for Gökova
will soon discover the ultimate harmony of
green and blue and the beauties which lie
under the crystal clear waters. A center for
manufacturing boats for centuries, the demand
of sea-faring visitors has made yacht tourism
one of the principal sources of income in
Bodrum. Among the first places seen on "The
Blue Journey" are Karaada, Kargacık Bükü,
Pabuç Burnu, Kargı Adası, Alakışla and
Çökertme. Other important stops on "The Blue
Journey" are the forested and crystal clear
coves of KüçükÇatı, Büyük Çatı, Yedi Adalar,
Longöz, Değirmen Bükü, and Karacasöğüt.
Besides the natural beauty, historic sites
such as Sedir Island, the ancient city of
Keramos and Yedi Adalar are frequent stopping
places. Allow 7-10 days for this journey,
which is open to anyone who wants to join one
of the groups.
ENTERTAINMENT
On the Aegean coast, Bodrum is famous for its
colourful life. Besides the vitality and
colourfulness of the city in the daytime,
Bodrum is also renowned for its exceptionally
appealing nightlife From İskele Square to the
end of Kumbahçe District, Cumhuriyet Street is
lined with bars, pubs, discos and taverns that
guarantee fun and good times for people of all
ages. In the mysterious darkness of the Bodrum
nights, the magical shimmer that surrounds
Bodrum castle adds a certain charm to the
atmosphere. The heartbeat of the city's
nightlife is in the bars of Bodrum where every
kind of music, from jazz to tavern music, can
be heard.
What to Eat
Local specialties include Köpoğlu hors
d'oeuvre made from yogurt, stuffed pumpkin
flowers, bergamot jelly and sage oil.
What to Buy
Handicrafts in Bodrum are very developed. The
beads, leather clothes, cloth, silver jewelry,
embroidery, decorations and many other items
made in Bodrum are sold on the broad street
between İskele Square and Halikarnas
Disco.Bodrum has bazaars open six days a week
where everything, from needle to thread, from
fruit to snacks, can be bought. These bazaars
also sell scarves and curtains made of 100%
hand-made Milas cloth and hand-painted batik
clothing and other decorative items.
Don't Leave Without
Seeing the Underwater Museum and Bodrum
Castle,
Going to the Tuesday Bazaar,
Joining one of the daily tours,
Stopping by Bodrum Bars,
Dining on the excellent fish restaurants in
Gümüşlük,
Eating Bodrum style 'waterpastry',
Eating the spicy 'Ot kavurması' and stuffed
pumpkin flowers,
Purchasing the Bodrum beads and batik cloth.
Contact Information
Head Official's Office: (+90-252) 316 10 01
Municipality: (+90-252) 316 10 09
Provincial Directorate of Information:
(+90-252) 316 10 91
Police: (+90-252) 316 80 80
Hospital: (+90-252) 313 14 20
DATÇA
Welcome to Turkey. Welcome to beautiful Datca.
50 miles down the Knidos peninsular from
Marmaris, on the Mediterranean coast lies the
lovely little town of Datca. To the north the
Aegean sea. The Datca road twists through the
mountains like a ribbon with waterfalls,
pines, olive, almond, orange and lemon trees;
the views along this coastline are stunning.
Surrounded by turquoise/azure seas, beautiful
bays with peaceful beaches, friendly villages
and resorts - all beckon you to stay a little
longer. Gulets and yachts sail these beautiful
and calm waters all summer long.
Bougainvillaea,oleander,mimosa, melissa,
jasmine, and roses are just some of the
colourful flowers of this region. Wild thyme,
rosemary, and many more herbs grow wild and
smell delicious in the warm air.
Restaurants, café bars, antique carpet shops,
gifts, leather and jewellery shops are all
open till midnight. On Friday and Saturdays
the weekly market takes place. Datca has a
magical quality of its own and all who visit
return year after year.
FETHİYE
Fethiye with its cultural wealth, natural
beauties and geography, is among the important
tourism centres of Turkey. It is famous for
its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians,
Carians and Romans. This charming county is in
a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and
small islands are scattered. The rear of the
bay is surrounded by pine forests.
History
The ancient name of Fethiye, which was a
coastal city at the borders of Lycia-Caria, is
Telmessos. There is not definite information
about the foundation of this Ancient city.
According to the first written records, it has
come into existence in the 5th century B.C.
Telmessos, separate from Lycia, survived as an
independent city for a long time. The city
experienced the rule of Persia, Alexander the
Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium,
Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State
respectively.
Climate
Mediterranean climate, which is hot and dry
during summers and warm and rainy during
winters, is dominant in the region.
Temperature, which is approximately 30 degrees
during summer months, is generally over 10
degrees during winter. Sea water temperature
never decreases under 16 degrees during each
season.
How to Get
By Road
Fethiye can be reached easily by road from all
cities in Turkey.
By Air
The nearest airports are Dalaman Airport (50
km) and Bodrum Airport (255 km). Besides the
flights of Turkish Airlines both in summer and
winter, it is also possible to benefit from
the flights from European cities during
tourism season. Antalya Airport, at a distance
of three hours from Fethiye, also provides
transportation to Fethiye.
By Sea
Naturally sheltered Fethiye harbour is a
resort place for all yacht owners. The ships
belong to Turkish Maritime Lines also stop by
Fethiye.
Where to Visit
Fethiye Museum
The Museum has two exhibition halls namely,
Archaeology Hall and Ethnography Hall. In the
Archaeology Hall, there are ceramic works and
statues. Among these, there is a Young Girl's
Statue with a Dove and a trilingual stele,
which has played an important role to analyse
the Lycian language. Hand woven works special
to the region, silver jewellery and dastar
(head scarf) loom are exhibited in the
Ethnography Hall. In the open exhibition, big
stone works of art, tombs and Izraza Monument
can be seen. The Museum is open everyday
except Monday from 09.00 to 18.00.
ANCIENT CITIES
Gemiler Island
There are the remains of churches, chapels and
civilian buildings of Byzantium Period on the
island reached by boats from Ölüdeniz (Blue
Lagoon) and Gemiler Bay. The island is
important due to having been one of the first
centres where Christianity began to spread.
Araxa
At a distance of 40 km from Fethiye, Araxa was
founded on the place where the Ancient Xanthos
Brook flows. This wonderful natural water
spring has been the subject of many
mythological stories. In the ancient city
within the borders of today's Ören village,
rampart ruins, a public bath and the water
canals of Byzantine Period, have survived up
to the present day.
Tlos
At a distance of 45 km from Fethiye, Tlos is
one of the six big cities of the Lycian
Federation. The sport centre of the federation
is also Tlos. It is known as the city where
mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged
flying horse Pegasus lived. Determined as the
oldest city of Lycian Region by the
archaeological excavations, Tlos dates back to
the time before 2000 B.C. The graveyard on the
natural rocks of the city acropolis was filled
with most elaborate house-type tombs Of Lycia.
It is known that the king-type tomb in the
necropolis is dedicated to Bellerophon.
Letoon
Situated 55 km far from Fethiye, Lettoon is
the religious centre of the Lycia Federation.
It is well known for three temples dedicated
to the Goddess Leto, Goddess Artemis and God
Apollo. Archaeological excavations have been
carrying on since 1962 in Lettoon and the
churches of the early Christian period are
uncovered.
Pınara (Minare Village):
It is at the foothills of Mount Akdağ, 55 km
from Fethiye. One of the most biggest cities
of Lycia Federation, Pınara is known as the
city where the first beauty contest is held.
The temple, dedicated to the Goddess
Aphrodite, also draws attention in the city as
it was built in an unusual architectural
style. Hundreds of public tombs in the shape
of pigeon holes make necropolis unique.
Cadianda
It is at a distance of 25 km from Fethiye
within the borders of Üzümlü village. It is
known as the last city joined to the Lycian
Federation. The city, was quite destroyed due
to natural reasons arising from its different
geography. The city with its theatre, agora,
complex of stadium- public bath and monumental
tombs, unearthed after the excavations carried
out by Fethiye Museum, has become very popular
in recent years.
Kayaköy
Kayaköy was a settlement region of Rums
(Greeks of Turkish Nationality) in the 14th
century. It was founded on the lands of
ancient city Karmillassos which had been
demolished almost completely excluding a few
home-type tombs due to earthquakes. Its
ancient name is Levissi. Becoming united with
the people of surrounding five Turkish
villages and teaching humanity on the concepts
of friendship, brotherhood, and peace
throughout its history, Kayaköy is one of the
most important regions to be proud of.
According to the agreement of population
exchange signed between Turkish and Greek
governments in 1922, Rums living in Kayaköy
were exchanged by Turks living in the western
Thrace.
Telmessos Antique Theater
As mentioned in the ancient sources, there was
a big theatre in Telmessos. During the drill
excavations carried on by the Directorate
General of Fethiye Museum in 1993, seats of
the theatre were found 3-4 meters under the
soil layers formed because of erosion. After
the excavations concluded in 1995, all the
extant remains of the theatre were
re-surfaced. Built in the early Roman Period
and repaired in 2000 AD, it is known that the
theatre with a capacity of 5000 seats was used
as an arena. At present, the theatre has a
seating capacity of 1500 people.
Cezayirli Mosque
The Mosque was built by Cezayirli Hasan Pasha
in 1792. Kemer Bridge, Pasha Inn on Yayla road
and Aqueducts in Yaka village were also
acquired to Fethiye by Hasan Pasha.
Inns
Main inns of Fethiye; are Ilıca Inn (on the
Üzümlü road), İncir Inn, Karatoprak Inn (on
İnbecik road), Pasha Inn on Kemer - Seki road,
Daydur Inn and Naldöken Inn.
Lycia Rock Tombs:
Fethiye with its 4th century works of art
remaining from Lycia period attracts
attention. These are the tombs, carved out on
natural rocks, which became the symbol of the
district. Amintas which is the most elaborate
of these tombs can be reached via many regular
stairs. It can also be seen easily from the
plain below and the admiration for its
greatness increases when approached. At the
centre of the left-side column, ' Herpamias'
son Amintas ' was written in the alphabet of
4th century B.C. The identity of this man is
not known exactly. There are many tombs worth
to see in the district. The most important one
of these is the tomb which belongs to the
Lycian Period. The tomb, ascending from the
sea, has an interesting appearance. On the
front side of two storeyed tomb there are
quadrangle carvings resembling wooden beams
and a gothic style arched cover. Both sides of
the cover were ornamented with frescoes
depicting wars, and it is thought that these
are related to the life of Amintas.
Fethiye Castle
It is supposed that the castle, ascending in
the south of the district, belongs to the
Knights of St. John. There are two small and
simple rock tombs on the east side of the hill
excluding a few writings carved out on the
walls and a cistern of which date is
indefinite.
Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon):
Ölüdeniz, described as 'the Eden bestowed by
God to the World', has a 3 km long beach. One
can appreciate fully the beauty of swimming in
a colour harmony of light and dark blue
combined with light and dark green. Having an
appearance of naturally lagoon with its tepid
and standing water during ten months of the
year, Ölüdeniz is one of the most preferred
destinations by both local and foreign
tourists.
Kumburnu separates Ölüdeniz from Belcekız
Beach which are at a distance of 14 km from
Fethiye. There are many boarding-houses,
camps, motels and restaurants that are open
during each season of the year.
Kıdrak
Kıdrak with its sandy beaches surrounded by
pine trees and crystal clear water is at a
distance of 3 km from Ölüdeniz and Belcekız
Beach.
Faralya
Sweet coastal village at the end of Kıdrak
road, is a resort place for wanderers with its
wild nature, appropriate climate, friendly
people and its attractiveness.
Kelebekler Valley (Butterfly Valley) :
At a distance of 5-7 km from Ölüdeniz, this
interesting canyon is surrounded by
approximately 350 meter high mountains. It
takes its name from the butterflies called as
'Jarsey Tiger' and seen between June and
September. Transportation to the bay, being an
Earth Eden with its waterfall flows both in
summer and winter, large beach, clear water,
brightly shining pebbles and oleanders
decorating the environs, is provided by boats
from Ölüdeniz. Possibilities like a camping
area with tent sites, restaurant, bar, shower
cabinets, changing cubicles, etc. are offered
in the valley which is the meeting place of
world wanderers.
Saklıkent (Hidden City):
It is 50 km from Fethiye, next to the Karaçay
Brook which forms the province borders of
Muğla-Antalya. It is a unique natural wonder
hiding within a 18 km long magnificent canyon
of which height reaches to 600 meter in some
places. With its steep rock cliffs, plane
trees, clearly flowing spring waters, it is a
unique tourism centre which offers
possibilities for nature lovers such as
mountaineering, trekking and swimming.
Yakapark
Yakapark, formed by nature with human labour
and creativity, is a unique recreation spot
where you will experience memorable moments in
a mysterious atmosphere with bird sings and
sound of water. It can easily be accessed via
2 km road from Yaka Village.
Göcek
IIt is 30 km far from Fethiye on Fethiye-Muğla
highway. Having an appearance of a small
charming fisherman town, Göcek has recently
become one of the important centres of yacht
tourism. Besides its natural harbour, it is a
unique tourism heaven with its numerous
islands and bays, ruin places and pine
forested hills. The town with its marina and
increased number of modern facilities, is at a
distance of 20 km from Dalaman Airport.
Islands
Being one the important resort places of Blue
Voyagers, the region is named as 'Inside the
Darkness' by fishermen. It is consisted of
islands and Kapıdağı Peninsula adorned with
numerous beautiful bays. Yassıca Islands,
Hamam Bay, Kurşunlu Bay, Yavansu, Bedri
RahmiBay, Tersane Island, Göbün Bay,
Boynuzbükü, Göcek Island, Domuz Island, Zeytin
Island, Kızıl Island, reached via daily tours
from Fethiye and Göcek, are also named as "12
Islands" within the region.
Oyuktepe Bays
Besides the two big holiday villages of the
district, there are also natural bays namely
Mempaşa, Küçük Samanlık, Boncuklu, Kuleli,
Aksazlar, Akvaryum, Turunç Pınarı on the
peninsula to where local people have daily
tours.
Katrancı Bay
It is 17 km far from Fethiye on Muğla-Fethiye
highway. With its frequent pine trees
stretching to the sea, the bay displays a
beautiful harmony of blue and green. In the
bay, there is a forest resting area offering
the services of car park, buffet, shower
cabinet and toilet. It is an ideal excursion
place and a camping area with tent sites.
Günlük (Küçük Kargı):
The bay is at a distance of 18 km from Fethiye
on the Muğla highway, and is ornamented with
rarely seen sweetgum trees having a nice
smell. The daily excretion of sweetgum trees
is used in the treatment of itchiness, asthma,
bronchitis, ulcer and gastric diseases. It is
also used in the industry of perfumery.
Çalış Beach
Being one of the popular places of the
district in respect of tourism, Çalış Beach is
5 km from the district centre, opposite of the
Şovalye Island. Along the 4 km long beach,
there are hotels, boarding-houses, camp sites
and restaurants. The Beach is well known as
one of the incubation areas of sea turtles,
Caretta Carettas. It is also one of the
favourite places to view the sunset and play
water sports.
Hisarönü - Ovacık
These two typical Turkish villages in Ölüdeniz
(Blue Lagoon) have recently become shopping
and entertainment centres providing
accommodation. At present, these villages near
draw the attention of especially foreign
tourists.
Sports Activities:
Paragliding:
Interest in paragliding, being performed by 6
travel agencies from the top of 1975 meters
high Mount Babadağ in Fethiye, has been
increasing day by day all over the world.
Because of its rich and spread thermal points,
characteristic of flying ascending after
jumping, vegetation diversity in the environs,
beautiful scenery of Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon),
slight slope to the sea and many more reasons
like these, Babadağ is a paragliding centre
unrivalled in the region.
Paragliding in Fethiye
ÖLÜDENİZ - BABADAĞ
Location: Mount Baba, which is on the province
territory of Fethiye of Muğla city, is 7 km
inside from the coastal line. It rises just
after the Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) beach and
faces just towards to south. You can reach to
take off runway via a 45 minutes from Ölüdeniz
stabilize but nearly smooth road.
Flight Season: Secure flights can be performed
between April and October.
Regional Characteristics: Ölüdeniz, which is
the first place where paragliding is performed
in Turkey, has a world - wide fame. Its unique
nature, sun and sea is enchanting thousands of
national and foreign tourists every year, and
has a structure appropriate for all kinds of
outdoor activity. There is no transportation,
accommodation and nutrition problems within
the developed touristic center, region. Yacht
tours are also drawing attention in the area.
Mount Baba is preferred as trekking and
camping area during summer and winter.
Take Off Runways: There are a total of three
runways in Mount Baba. 1700 meters high south
runway is appropriate for take off. 1800
meters high north runway is a little bit small
and upright. Take off area of the 1900 meters
high north peek runway is very comfortable. As
1700 meters high runway is taking the south
wind just from the opposite side during the
most part of the day, generally take off is
made from here. Approximately 20 wings can be
lied on very wide runway at the same time.
Landing Runway: Belcekız beach at the coast of
Ölüdeniz, is a long and very comfortable and
secure landing runway with its width.
Meteorological Characteristics: During summer
season, weather is stable. Sometimes during
morning hours a north wind comes and take off
is made from north runways into the valley.
South runway faces a south wind, between 5 -
20 km. during most of the day hours.
Things that should be considered: Especially
during the beginning and end of the season,
climate change months weather can change
rapidly and cloud can cover the take off area.
On south runway, during the period till to the
midday west wind coming from the west end of
the mount, can create a false south wind and
mislead.
Scuba Diving:
Diving tours are being organised by many
diving training centres and clubs in Fethiye.
Rafting:
Rafting and Canoe trips in Eşen and Dalaman
brooks are being organised by travel agencies.
What to Buy
Rock Carpets woven by local people, head
scarves with grape motifs, saddlebags and
sacks made of wool and Karaçulha rugs can be
bought in shops and bazaars of Fethiye
Don't Leave Without
Without seeing Ölü Deniz (Blue Lagoon),
Without visiting Kelebekler Valley (Butterfly
Valley),
Without eating fish in Göcek,
Without seeing Kayaköy,
Without staying in a hair tent in plateau.
Contact Information
Tourism Information: (+90 252) 614 15 27
Police: (+90 252) 614 40 17
Harbor Directorate: (+90 252) 614 11 87
Hospital: (+90 252) 614 40 17
KÖYCEĞİZ
Köyceğiz, which is 60 km. away from Muğla is a
unique beautiful borough with its citrus
gardens, spread around the lake with
descending from a plain, its village houses,
its calm lake, marshes around the lake, its
mountains changing their colors from purple to
blue.
Climate
Mediterranean climate is seen at coastal part
of the Köyceğiz, and continental climate is
seen at mountainous regions of it. Köyceğiz,
which is the second place for rain after Rize
in Turkey, winter rains can continue for 3 or
4 months.
History
Province center of Köyceğiz, which took its
name from the lake near to it, become a Dalyan
village for a while, but as a result of
disturbance of connection with Muğla due to
floods it is moved to its today's place. It
was homeland for Carians and Menteşoğullarına,
and become government during Murat II period.
Together with the establishment of our
Republic, it become a province of Muğla city.
How to Get
By Road
It is reached via bus voyages from İzmir,
Ankara and İstanbul. Transportation to the
other provinces and internal city
transportation is made via minibuses.
Coach Station Tel: (+90 - 252) 262 46 87
By Air
Nearest airport to the province is Dalaman
Airport. Transportation from airport, 35 km.
away from province is made via taxis and
minibuses.
Havalimanı Tel: (+90 - 252) 792 52 91
Where to Visit
ANCIENT CITIES
Kaunos Ruins
It is accepted that first settlement is till
to the 1000 B. C. Lycia, Caria and Romans are
the ones who settled here. Acropolis and
ramparts, theater, Roman bath, round fountain
revealed during excavations, temple and agora
are the visible ruins here.
Rock Graves
Rock graves near to the Dalyan channel which
connects Köyceğiz lake and Mediterranean are
dated as 4th century B. C.
RELIGIOUS MONUMENTS
There is a mosque constructed during Menteşe
period. Benliler Mausoleum, Nasuh Dede
Mausoleum and Kargın Kürü Mausoleum are
valuable to see religious places.
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