I want to make an assertive introduction to my article.. I have prepared a bomb-like Milas places list for you.. When you read this article, you will not leave an unvisited place in Milas.. There are many places to visit in Milas, which we love everywhere and we can’t get enough of sightseeing.. With its history, nature, culture, beaches and coves, one of the most beautiful districts of Muğla, Milas is literally a paradise on earth.
What to see in Milas. You can find the answers to questions such as Where is Milas, How to Get to Milas, What Kind of a Place is Milas> in this link to get preliminary information about Milas without going anywhere.. Although Milas, which contains many beauties, is somewhat overshadowed by Bodrum in terms of fame, it leaves Bodrum behind especially in terms of the ancient city.. Once home to 27 ancient cities, Milas is the first place you can visit if you have plenty of time in Muğla or are bored of Bodrum.
Milas Attractions Map
Places to visit in Milas are spread over a wide area. All of these places are worth a visit.. If you want to explore every point of Milas, I think 3 days is enough for you.. Even if you say you don’t have a lot of time, I suggest you just visit Milas center attractions. You can create your travel plan as you wish by zooming in on the map below.
Let me also mention that if you are going to choose Milas to swim in the sea, I recommend you to choose Çökertme Bay and Mazı.. The sea here is truly legendary.
Milas Attractions Map:
Milas Attractions List
I divided Milas places to visit into 2 parts as places to visit in Milas center and around Milas. Although the places to visit are generally close to each other, I think that 3 full days will be enough for these places since the number of places is high.
I will start our list with the center of Milas and continue with the surroundings of Milas.. When determining your route, look at the locations of the places to visit on the map and plan your time and trip well.. Our first stop in Milas is Uzunyuva Museum Complex, located in the center.
Places to Visit in Milas Center:
Uzunyuva Mausoleum and Museum
First of all, let me state this; When we went to Milas about 2-3 years ago, there was an old archeology museum in Milas.. Artifacts found in the surrounding ancient cities were exhibited in this museum.. At that time, museum officials stated that they would close this place and move to a new location.. During our last visit to Milas, we saw that this place was closed and the Uzunyuva Museum Complex was opened as a museum in Milas.
There are many buildings in the newly built Uzunyuva Museum Complex.. It truly lives up to its name.. The complex includes Hekatomneion Sanctuary, Hekatomnos Grave Monument, Emin Ağa Mansion, Welcome Centre, Milas Carpet Museum and Children’s Activation Center. Uzunyuva museum complex has become a museum that reflects Milas culture and history very well.. Definitely have this beautiful museum complex on your list when you come to Milas.
The entry fee of Milas Uzunyuva Mausoleum and Museum Complex is 12.5 TL per person.. Here museum card is valid. If you have a museum card, you can visit the museum for free.. Places within the complex do not have separate entrance fees. You can visit all areas of the museum with 12.5 TL.. Location here.
Hekatomneion Sanctuary and Hekatomnos Burial Monument
History all around Milas hosts the Hekatomnus’ Tomb Monument, which is shown as the discovery of the century in the archaeological world. The Mausoleum of Hekatomnos was built in a position overlooking ancient Milas.. BC to its construction. It was started in the 4th century BC.
Hekatomnos Mausoleum is considered the forerunner of the Halikarnas Mausoleum, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and carries the concept of “Mausoleum” today.. Especially The Frisian Sarcophagus of Hekatomnos is known as the only example in Classical and Hellenistic Anatolia with its size, quality and prominent personality of its owner.. In this sarcophagus, the takeover of Maussollos, son of Hekatomnus, the founder of Caria, is depicted.. Entrance to the area where the sarcophagus is located is prohibited due to excavations.
A column in the Mausoleum of Hekatomnus will attract your attention, and there is even a stork’s nest on this column.. This column is Menandros Column of Honor. Above the column is the inscription “The people erected Menandros, the son of Uliades and the grandson of Euthydemus, the benefactor of the country and the son of benevolent people as statues here.”. The mausoleum, which is an impressive place at every point, takes you deep into history.
Emin Ağa Mansion
The historical Emin Ağa Mansion located in Uzunyuva Museum Complex was built in 1890. You can see the culture of Milas and the traditional daily home life of Milas in this beautiful mansion, whose restoration we like very much.
The mansion consists of 2 floors.. The previous version of the mansion is displayed on the lower floor, and traditional clothes and household items are displayed on the upper floor.. When you come to the complex, don’t forget to visit here.
Milas Carpet Museum
Archaopark The famous carpets of Milas are exhibited at the Milas Carpet Museum located within the area.. Carpet museum consists of 2 floors. There are beautiful exhibition areas in the museum, from nomadic carpets to carpet machines.
Natural yarns and dyes are used in the carpets.. You can see all the details in the museum.. Today, the Milas carpet is on the verge of disappearing.
Çöllüoğlu Inn
Our next stop after Uzunyuva Museum Complex was Çöllüoğlu Inn. Unfortunately, this place was closed due to the pandemic.. Çöllüoğlu Inn was built by Abdullah Efendi’s son Hacı Abdülaziz Ağa in 1719-20.. The Çöllüoğlu Inn was named after Tavaslı Hacı Mehmet Çöllüoğlu, who bought this place. consists of. There is also a restaurant where you can eat and drink something.. Location here.
Gumuskesen Monument
Gumuskesen Monument is architecturally accepted as a small example of the Halicarnassus Mausoleum, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world in ancient times.. The monument, with its magnificent stonework and plan scheme, was built in the 2nd century AD, the reign of the Antonine Dynasty of Rome.. It consists of three parts: the lower floor, which is the monument burial chamber, the second floor with a peristyle, and the pyramidal roof.
Gumuskesen Monument was under restoration when we went.. It was surrounded by fences.. So we couldn’t go inside and visit this place. We barely managed to get a few photos over the fence.. There was a building under construction inside, then we learned that the construction was stopped because this building did not suit here.. It was a very wise decision.. We appreciate the decision.
You can click this link for the location of Gümüşkesen Monument on the map and directions.
Firuz Bey (Kurşunlu) Mosque
Places to visit in Milas center and Firuz, dazzling with its architecture Bey Mosque It was built in 1330 during the reign of Orhan Bey. Firuz Bey Mosque, one of the most important works from the Menteşoğulları period, is surrounded by madrasah rooms on the south side.
This place is also known as the Kursunlu Mosque among the people because the upper part of the mosque’s dome is covered with lead.. It is also called the Gök Mosque because the exterior of the mosque is covered with the blue veined marbles of Mount Sodra.. The blue embroideries inside the mosque are magnificent. The interior of Firuz Bey Mosque is small in terms of area but quite impressive in terms of atmosphere.
For the location and directions of Firuzbey Mosque, you can check here. Do not return from Milas without visiting this beautiful mosque, which is striking with its blue embroidery.
Ax Gate and Water The arches
The Baltalı Kapı located in the center of Milas has unfortunately been destined to disappear with urbanization.. The Ax Gate was the entrance gate of the royal road to the city during the Ancient Caria period.
It is known as the “Ax Gate” in the region due to the double-faced ax motif on the keystone of its arch.. I wish it was known more. You can click here for the location of the Ax Gate.
Milas Ağa Mosque
Milas Ağa Mosque, located very close to the Baltalı Gate and aqueducts, is one of the oldest mosques in Milas. This is a simple, humble and quite beautiful mosque made of stone.. Feel the atmosphere while you’re here.
Beçin Castle Ruins
Slow we are slowly starting to go out of Milas. Beçin Castle is located very close to the center of Milas. Beçin Castle, located on the Milas-Ören road, is located at a point that sees Milas from the top.. The city of Beçin, the city where the castle is located, was built by the Menteşe Sons.. There are also many historical sites here.. Just like the Uzunyuva archaeological complex. The area includes Beçin Castle, Milas Stone Works Museum (Ahmed Gazi Madrasa), Orhan Mosque, Kızılhan and Domed Fountain.
Beçin Castle is a castle built on historical ruins.. The castle, which was built by the Byzantines, has a strategic location.. The most beautiful thing that Beçin Castle offers you Milas view. Restoration work continues today.
The entrance fee to Beçin Castle is 12.5 TL. You can visit this place for free with a museum card.. You can click this link for where is Beçin Castle and its location on the map.
Milas Stone Works Museum (Ahmed Gazi Madrasa)
The only structure in Beçin whose epitaph has survived to the present day, the Ahmet Gazi Madrasa, which is located in the Beçin Castle Ruins, has been restored. It started to serve as the Milas Stone Works Museum.
The museum; Consists of 9 rooms, 2 corridors and 1 courtyard. 35 stone works are exhibited in the museum.. The stone works exhibited were divided into two as the Principalities Period and the Ottoman Period and classified chronologically within themselves.. When you visit Beçin Castle, do not forget to see this place too.
Orhan Cami
Unfortunately, very few remnants of Orhan Mosque, located right across the Milas Stone Works Museum, have survived to the present day..
Evliya Çelebi gave the following information about the Orhan Mosque and its inscription in his Travel Book: -din Orhan Ibn. Masud did it in 732.. May Allah bless his victories”… “There is no minaret and the earth-covered mosque is ancient.. Tulen and al-zaran are floating feet and there are columns on sixteen pine poles in the mosque.”
Kızılhan
Located 10 meters from Orhan Mosque, it was used as an accommodation and commercial inn during the Kızılhan time. Just like Orhan Mosque, this place is in a very ruined condition.
Although there is an inscription section just above the entrance of the inn, there is no inscription about the building that has survived to the present day.. However, due to the similarity of the building with other inns,. It is thought to have been built in the first quarter of the century.. Restoring these places will contribute much more to the development of this cultural area.
Labranda Ancient City
There are plenty of ancient cities in the list of places to visit in Milas.. One of these ancient cities is Labranda Ancient City. Although it is difficult to reach here, it is an ancient city worth seeing.. In fact, the road to the ancient city is asphalted, but so many trucks pass the road that the anatomy of the road is distorted.. It is better to go carefully.
The ancient city of Labranda, located in Kocayayla, north of Milas, was the cross of the Carians and was established as a sacred area on the mountains.. Labranda is a really impressive place, especially the city’s mausoleum, which is very, very impressive, even scary.
Labranda Ancient City has no entry fee . You can visit the city for free. But watch out for visiting hours!
You can click this link for the location of the Labranda Ancient City, which is 14 km from the center of Milas.
Euromos Ancient City
We came to our favorite ancient city in the
Places to visit in Milas list. Euromos Ancient City is one of our favorite ancient cities in Muğla. Speaking of ancient cities in Muğla, I say take a look at this article. If you ask why Euromos is among our favorites, the view of the city is legendary.. Among the olive trees, we can embrace both history and nature.
The most important structure of Euromos Ancient City is of course Euromos Zeus Temple. The Temple of Zeus, which has survived to the present day, in good condition.. 2nd. built in the century. Our favorite spot of Euromos is definitely the viewing terrace.. The viewing terrace on the road leading to the city’s theater is a perfect place to take pictures.
The entrance fee to the Ancient City of Euromos is 12.5 TL. If you have a museum card, you can visit the ancient city free of charge.
Euromos Ancient City is 12 km from Milas.. You can click this link for the city’s location on the map and directions.
Milas Ancestor Tree
What is Milas famous for is of course olive and olive oil. When you come to Milas, you will see thousands of olive trees that defy the centuries.. One of these trees is the Ancestral Tree located within the borders of Kazıklı District of Milas.. Do you know how old the ancestor tree is?
According to scientific studies, this tree is 3200 years old and still continues to produce olives.. In the Milas region, there are approximately 150 olive trees that defy the centuries like the Ata tree.. If you come across the olive harvest in Milas, I would definitely say that you will enjoy the olive harvest..
Bafa Lake National Park
The largest lake in the Aegean Region Bafa Lake is a natural wonder place located between Muğla and Aydın provinces.. Lake Bafa has a geography where archaeological and traditional values meet.. The Bafa Region, whose history dates back to 2000 years ago, is known as the hometown of the famous philosopher Heraclitus, one of the pioneers of ancient philosophy..
Bafa Lake, located in the southeast of the Büyük Menderes River delta, was declared as Bafa Lake Nature Park in 1989.. If you want to go down to the shore of Lake Bafa, you need to take the Kapikiri Village on the main road.. The length of Lake Bafa is 16 km and its depth is 25 meters. In Bafa Lake, which is home to over 260 birds, bad odors can spread in some periods.. If you want to enjoy the view of Bafa Lake on the Milas – Söke road, you can sit in the gazebos on the road.
You can click this link for its location on the map.
Ancient City of Herakleia (Latmos)
Ancient City of Herakleia above It is located within the borders of the Kapikiri Village that I mentioned. The ancient city of Herakleia, which is 39 km from Milas, is spread over a very wide area.. The sentence “History is gushing from the ground here” is not an exaggeration.. The ancient city takes its name from the famous mythological hero Heracles . The ancient city, which was founded on a very rocky and rough terrain, is surrounded by 65 towers and fortified, 6.5 km.. surrounded by a long wall.
One of the most important structures of the Ancient City of Herakleia Temple of Athena in Milas. The temple is among the best preserved structures of the ancient city.. It is stated that the Milas Athena Temple was built in the name of Athena, the chief goddess of the city.. Milas Athena Temple, located on a rocky hill that dominates the whole city, a little behind the old port, is located just a little above Kapikırı Primary School.. Other structures in the city include the Agora, Bouleuterion, Theater and Endymion Sanctuary.. Kapıkırı Village and the ancient city are intertwined.
There is no entrance fee to the Ancient City of Herakleia.. You can click this link for where is the ancient city and its location on the map.
Herakleia (Latmos) Ancient City Rock Tombs
The rock tombs in Bafa Lake National Park have a magnificent view due to their location.. We are very impressed here.. Wherever you look in the Latmos rock tombs, you see a rock tomb.. Definitely explore this area. Location here.
Convent of the Seven
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We are moving to places to visit between Milas and Bodrum with Sleep Valley. Located in the west of Bodrum Milas Airport (11 km), 800 meters from Gökçeler Village, the nearest residential area, Sleep Valley (Değirmendere Canyon) is nestled in olive, pine, plane, walnut and citrus trees.. There is also a hotel where you can stay and a restaurant where you can eat and drink.
Entrance fee to Sleep Valley is 20 TL. You can click here for the location of the valley.
Gökçeler Canyon and İncirliin Cave
Incirliin Cave (Gökçeler Cave) A cave with a history of 3 million years. The stalactites and stalagmites, natural spring water and puddles of the cave are quite impressive.
The road to the cave can be a bit tiring, but the cave’s 17-degree weather in summer and winter makes you forget all your tiredness.. The road to the cave is narrow, not suitable for children.
The entrance fee to İncirliin Cave is 15 TL per person. Don’t forget to take water with you when you go here.. Location here.
Ancient City of Iasos
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One of the ancient cities in Milas, Iasos Ancient City was founded by those who came from Argos according to mythology. The city was named after the head of the colonists, Iasos.. While the area where the city was founded was an island before, the isthmus where the island meets the sea was filled and the island turned into a peninsula.
The important structures of the ancient city are located on this peninsula.. The big city wall, aqueducts, tombs and the structure called the fish market are located outside the city wall.
To reach the ancient city of Iasos, you must reach the village of Kiyikislacik in Milas.. On the way to Bodrum on the Milas Bodrum Airport road, you should turn right to Iasos before the airport.. Since this place is very close to Kiyikislacik Village, you can also visit Kiyikislacik Village.
There is no entry fee to the Ancient City of Iasos>. You can click on this link for the location of the ancient city. Finally, the Ancient City of Iasos is one of the farthest places from Milas in the list of places to visit in Milas.. If you have a short time in Milas, you can skip this place.
Iassos Fish Market Museum
A place where statues, sarcophagi and historical relics are exhibited in the Iassos Fish Market Museum located in Kiyikislacik Village.
The famous geographer of the time Strabon, tells the importance of the fish market here with the following story. During a concert by a musician giving a recital in the city. The bells ring, signaling the opening of the fish market, and everyone who hears this noise leaves without waiting for the recital to end, only an old man with a hard of hearing ear was covered with his hand while the bells were ringing.. The musician thanks the old man and says that everyone who heard the bell had left the recital.. Upon this, the old man, who heard the bells ringing, thanked him and went to the fish market. a mausoleum (mausoleum) has been identified. The location of the fish market is here.
Bosphorus Tuzla Lake
The Tuzla Lake, located within the borders of Boğaziçi Village of Milas, has an ecosystem that is home to many living things.. The water of Tuzla Lake, which is among the places to visit Milas Airport, is slightly salty and bitter.. Many fish and bird species (close to 250) live here.. Among the bird species are Pelicans, Gray Duck, Mallard, Clumsy, Hungarian Duck, Sakarmeke, Heron, Goose, and Water chicken.
What made Boğaziçi Tuzla Lake famous the thing is the flamingos found here. This place is home to 3000 flamingos every year. The ecosystem in the lake is so vibrant that many creatures other than birds and fish benefit from the nature of the lake.
If you come to Milas or Bodrum, make sure to drop your way to the Bosphorus Tuzla Lake.. If you’re lucky, you can see pink and pink flamingos here. 🙂
Bosphorus Tuzla Lake is located on the Milas – Bodrum highway.. You can click this link for the location.
The Ancient City of Bargilya
One of the places to visit in Milas Bosphorus, Bargilya Anti-City BC. 5. It is thought to have been founded in the 19th century.. There are opinions that the name of the city of Bargilya means the high place according to the Carian language, and that its name is related to a mythological legend..
The Pegasus goddess is featured on Bargylia coins. It is known that Alexander the Great used this city as a central base in the years when he dominated the whole region.. After a while, Bargylia came under the rule of the Rhodes knights and then the Roman Empire.. If your time is tight, you don’t need to waste your time here.. The location of the ancient city is here.
Milas Devil’s Mansion
After the Ancient City of Bargilya, we came to our stop Milas Devil’s Mansion. The places after this part are located on the side of Milas facing the Gulf of Gökova (Places 27,28,29 on the map). The sea is very beautiful in this region.. If you are going to swim in Milas, I say evaluate this region.
Milas Devil’s Mansion is a place where green and blue meet completely intertwined with nature.. There is silence, calmness and peace in the Devil’s Mansion. If you come here you will be able to feel this peace. If you want to stay around the Devil’s Mansion, you can consider Mazı Village.
The distance between Milas and Devil’s Mansion is approximately 50 km. You can click here for directions and location of the Devil’s Mansion.
Milas Çökertme Bay
If you are asking where to swim in Milas, the address is definitely Çökertme Bay. I already have a detailed travel guide about Çökertme Bay, one of the most beautiful places in the list of places to visit in Milas.. You can find all the details in this article (https://bujuyollarda.com/cokertme-koyu/).
If you come to Çökertme, Arpabükü Bay is within walking distance of this bay. Don’t forget to explore too.
Milas Ören
Ören is a holiday resort located 40 km from Milas.. I do not exaggerate, the region where Ören is located has the most beautiful bays of the Aegean.. The sea is like glass and clear. Ören Beach is a public beach, but there are sunbeds and umbrellas for a fee.. The cost of 2 sunbeds and 1 umbrella was 20 TL. The beach has changing cabins and showers, but it’s pretty neglected.
If you come here in high season, you’ll get a huge crowd. If possible, try to come to Ören in low season.. There are many hostels in Ören where you can stay.. You can consider one of these places for accommodation.. Oren’s location on the map is here.
Milas Beaches and Bays
Milas has many beaches and coves where you can swim. The closest beaches to the center of Milas are located near the gulf of Güllük, about 30 minutes away.. I am writing the beaches and bays according to the regions of Milas below.. You can check out this link (https://bujuyollarda.com/milas-koylari-ve-plajlari-en-guzel-oneriler/) for a detailed article on Milas bays and beaches.
List of Milas Bays and Beaches:
- Milas-Güllük Beaches: Semiramis Bay beach under the new Güllük harbor,
- Etibank Public beach near Iasos site ,
- Güllük Belediye Public Beach, around Manastır Caddesi,
- Güllük Port, Sunsetimi Özkan Sunset Beach Club beach,
- The only blue flag beach in Milas, Kuyucak The beach belonging to the Crystal Hotel Green Bay Resort facility in the vicinity,
- The Zeytinlikuyu beach towards Karaburun in Milas,
- The Incekum Beach and Camlik Bay beach towards Didim ,
- The legendary Ören beach in the Gökova Bay of Milas,
- Çökertme Beach and the beaches of holiday sites around Türkevleri.
Places to Visit in Milas Center
I leave my list below so that you have a ready list of Places to visit in Milas centre. If you only want to visit Milas center, my list may be useful for you.
Places to Visit in Milas Center:
Milas Picnic and Recreation Places
If you want to have a picnic in Paradise Milas and are looking for a picnic area, you can choose the following places. Because Milas is green, there would be a picnic area everywhere. 🙂
Muğla Milas Picnic and Recreation Areas:
- Milas Çınarlı Picnic Area
- Beypınarı Picnic Area
- Yunus Emre Park
- Bafa Lake Areas
- Arab Swallow
- Göktepe Picnic Area
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Places to Visit in Milas and other titles. You can see our discoveries about Milas in my Milas stories that I pinned to Instagram. I would be very happy if you share your comments and thoughts about Milas with me below.. I wish you happy travels in advance..
