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Akyarlar Beach, Akyarlar
A compact and sandy beach with
hills behind that, because of
their shape and location, seem to
heighten the strength of the
wind, this beach is especially
popular with windsurfing enthu-
siasts. The beach itself is largely
protected from gusts, but the sea
here can get choppy.
Bagla Beach, Bagla
Located around 14km from
Bodrum, Ba
g
la Beach at Ba
g
la is
popular with locals who know
that this is one of the best
beaches in the area. It has lots of
little coves just waiting to be
explored. Your family will be
able to spend hours here relax-
ing, swimming and checking out
the coves.
Bardakçi Beach, Bardakçi
Gümbet
international dishes plus special
menus for children, ensure it is
always busy.
Gündogan Beach, Gündogan
Characterised by the fishing
boats that come and go, and the
fresh fish sold on the quayside,
Gündo
g
an Beach in Gündo
g
an
is a great place to stay for an
hour or two, enjoy its soft sand,
clean waters for a swim and take
a lunch in one of its tiny restau-
rants. Your children will love the
opportunity to explore the vil-
lage's little streets just off the
beach and find local crafts being
made too.
Içmeler Beach, Marmaris
★
In ancient times this beach,
which is usually discovered on a
boat trip from Bodrum, was
known as Salmakis. It was given
its name by none other than the
male fairy Hermafrodit. It may
sound a bit far-fetched, and prob-
ably is, but the legend should
capture your little ones' imagina-
tion a treat. Hermafrodit, it
seems, liked the beach so it must
be good! The beach is also famed
for its natural spring water.
Gümbet Beach, Bodrum
★
★★
A long stretch of beach located
close to the town centre,
Gümbet Beach in the Gümbet
area of Bodrum is popular with
families. Soft sand, safe waters
and what appears to be a never-
ending number of restaurants
and cafes, each offering local and
Long, wide and sandy, the
Içmeler Beach is one of the most
popular among the beaches that
stretch along the waterfront of
Marmaris and its neighbouring
resorts of Içmeler, Turunç and
Datça. Behind it are pine forests,
while along its length are restau-
rants and cafes, making a family
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