Our dear Bodrum, where we will break away from corporate life and step into early retirement, is by far the most popular holiday route of our country with its Aegean warmth, sophistication and our beloved bays.. The fact that Bodrum is the most popular holiday destination especially in the summer months, the accommodation options that appeal to every budget and its beaches with many alternatives have a great impact.. Bodrum has an alternative suitable for everyone; whether you want a holiday to stay in the center and swim, or a summer break to escape a little further and relax.. While our longing for Bodrum is high, we decided to list our favorite bays and beaches of Bodrum.. We start to tell where to swim in Bozdrum, where are the most beautiful beaches and coves of Bodrum, how much the Bodrum beaches fees are, and if the sea bags are ready!
Before We Begin: Bodrum’ There are many coves and beaches to go to, in this article we have included our favorite ones.. Do not forget to go and add the beaches you like, with or without business, as a comment at the end of the article..
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#1 Ortakent Yahşi Beach:
One of our favorites in Bodrum, Ortakent is one of the beaches we add to our list every time we go.. Its water is neither cold nor hot, it is always clear because it is stony.. There are different businesses along the coast in Ortakent; In all of them, you can benefit from the facilities free of charge in exchange for eating and drinking.. There is no requirement to spend 300-400 TL here, the numbers are the same as you will spend when you go out.. You also do not pay for umbrellas and sunbeds.. If you are coming by private vehicle, early morning hours are more convenient.. It can be difficult to find parking later in the day as the parking lot is not very large.. Definitely one of Bodrum’s most popular beaches with its long beach.. Don’t forget to take your sea shoes when you come.
#2 Kargicak Bay:
Although it is still not very popular, Kargicak Bay, which will amaze you with its nature when you go, is a very bad road. He remains calm because of. There is a business in the bay; You can rent umbrellas, sun loungers or benefit from the buffet.. We can say that the prices are not very reasonable, but taking food and drinks with you is an option.. 2 sunbeds and 1 umbrella at the beach facility 50 TL; If you are not going to rent an umbrella, you can take it with you.. The beach is sandy, the entrance to the sea is slightly stony. Just in case, it is useful to enter with sea shoes.. You can camp in Kargicak Bay; however, there are no organized camping facilities.
#3 Akyarlar Karaincir Bay:
With its very shallow sea and almost all summer wave-free, Karaincir Bay is one of Bodrum’s most popular destinations. one of the most loved. You can benefit from the umbrellas of the municipality free of charge in the public beach section.. In addition to this, you can also benefit from the beach areas of cafes and hotels in return for eating and drinking.. The lower limit for hotels and cafes is around 50 TL per person.. It is an ideal cove, especially for families with children, as the sea is shallow.. The bay road where there is free parking is quite smooth.
#4 Bitez Beach:
When you don’t come early in the morning, you can’t find a place at the municipality’s public beach, the parking problem is after noon. a beach with many alternatives. At Bitez beach, whose entrance is sandy and very shallow, you can also benefit from the facilities of the facilities in return for your promise to spend 50 TL per person.. Since it is one of the closest coves to the center of Bodrum, it is one of the most crowded beaches in the summer months and is one of the most preferred beaches by families with children.
#5 Mazı – Hurma Bay:
Located next to the Gulf of Gökova, Mazı Village is famous for its clear blue water as the sea entrance and the beach are slightly stony.. It is not one of the overly popular bays due to its transportation, but it is one of the places that Bodrum residents often prefer to escape from the crowds.. While descending from Mazı village towards the sea, you will encounter two bays; Hurma and Çakılyalı bays. While there are more apart hotels in Çakıllıyalı bay, there are restaurants in Hurma bay where you can swim daily.. You can rent umbrellas and sun loungers from these businesses, or if you promise to spend between 30-40 TL per person, there is no additional umbrella and sunbed fee.. Mazı Restaurant is one of the most popular in the region, and its prices are quite reasonable compared to the average of Bodrum.
Although the road of Mazı is winding, you can easily go with your normal passenger car.. Parking can be a problem; You can leave it close to the village and walk a little while on your way, or you can take advantage of the parking lots of the restaurants along the beach.. Make sure to bring sea shoes with you.. Its water is slightly colder than the other bays in Bodrum.
#6 Bardakçı Bay:
Bardakçı Bay, which became famous thanks to our art sun Zeki Müren, is where you can easily go from Bodrum center. a bay. You can reach the cove in 10 minutes by small fishing boats departing from the center of Bodrum, and there is mutual transportation until late at night.. The fee per person for these boats used as shuttles is 15 TL.. Almost all of them have hotel establishments, the public beach section is quite small.. Since the beach is stony and there are sea urchins at the entrance, you must bring sea shoes with you.
#7 Kissebükü Bay:
One of the hidden corners of Bodrum, Kissebükü Bay is located by land. a place that is difficult and troublesome to reach, but frequently preferred by boats. Since there is no settlement and construction around the bay, which brings together ancient ruins and nature, it maintains its calmness even on a crowded route like Bodrum.. Her virginity is her favorite feature anyway.. Although the issue of zoning comes to the fore from time to time, the bay is protected for the moment, we insist that it be seen without spoiling.. Let us remind you that you should go prepared as there is no establishment such as a cafe in the bay.. It can be visited for nature walks and offroad, there are also suitable areas for camping.. Land vehicle is the most logical way to reach Kissebükü Bay by land, there is no problem with the boat anyway.
#8 Göltürkbükü Cennet Bay:
Göltürkbükü, which has not yet been opened for construction In Cennet Bay, you have to walk 50-100 meters after parking your car on a narrow pathway.. Since there is no facility, there is no place where you can meet your needs such as toilet and eating; but occasionally peddlers go out and sell products such as water and corn.. The sea entrance is made of pebbly sand, you do not have any problems at the entrance. One of the nice alternatives to unfold the camping chairs and have a quiet beach day.. Although there is a suitable place for camping, the facilities are insufficient because there is no facility.. Since it is in nature, you are very likely to encounter pigs around, they usually go down to the beach just to eat, but it is worth paying attention..
#9 Aspat Bay:
Aspat Bay has both a free area that can be entered as a public beach and a business called Aspat Beach.. There are two options for Aspat Beach’s entrance fee; Either you pay 80 TL per person and use this payment for eating and drinking inside, or you only benefit from the facility by paying 30 TL per person for sunbeds and umbrellas.. Aspat Beach is free for children up to 13 years old. Food and beverage prices are generally at the same level as other Bodrum beach restaurants.. The width of the beach area and the natural shade areas of the palm trees are the most popular features.. The sea entrance of Aspat Bay is slightly stony, after which it is completely sandy.. A very clear and clean sea. There is no parking problem, showers, toilets and dressing cabins are clean and tidy.
#10 Orak Island:
Orak Island, which has one of the most turquoise landscapes in Turkey, and Aquarium Bay are among the places where you should swim in Bodrum.. There is no settlement on the island, which is one of the most popular routes of daily boat tours.. It is quite calm if you do not coincide with the time slot of the boat tours.. The Orak Island route of the boat tours varies between 10:00 and 17:00. If you can, we recommend renting a private boat and seeing it at a quieter time.. Let’s not go without saying that the most beautiful periods are the months of May and September.. During these months, boats for 4-6 people make private tours with an average of 1.000 TL.
BONUS: BODRUM BOAT TOUR
Bodrum boat tours go on two different routes; the first one is Orak Island, Pabuç Cape, Red Cape and Rabbit Cape, and the other is Karaada and Cleopatra hot water cave, Meteor pit, Aquarium bay, Rabbit nose and Poyraz bay.. The boat tour price of the first route is 90 TL, the second route is 60 TL.
Boats depart from Bodrum center at 10:00 in the morning and return to Bodrum center around 18:00.. The boat tour route is quite enjoyable, but let’s say that the capacity is high.. In particular, most of the boats move with an average of 50-60 people in the season.. Of course, it is necessary to follow what kind of regulation will come after Covid-19.. We have come to the end of our Bodrum beaches article with boat tours.. You can also access all our photos and travel notes on Instagram . Follow us, let’s travel together!
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