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Bitez Beach
A sheltered bay east of Bodrum town, known for calm water, tangerine groves, and windsurfing when the meltemi blows.
Entry
Free
Duration
~3h
Best time
Morning
Setting
Outdoor
Entry note: Public beach; sunbed hire extra.
Bitez sits in a curve of bay protected from the open Aegean, so the sea stays relatively calm for families while neighbouring beaches catch more wind. Citrus orchards run behind the shore, and a string of cafes serves breakfast under the trees. When the summer meltemi picks up, the outer bay becomes one of Bodrum's reliable windsurf spots.
“For a calmer swim close to Bodrum and a village atmosphere without the marina crowds.”
Local tip
Morning is best for swimming; afternoons in July–August get busy with windsurfers and day-trippers from the town.
Accessibility
Level beach promenade; sand access to the water.
Good to know
- Is Bitez Beach free to visit?
- Free. Public beach; sunbed hire extra.
- How long should you spend at Bitez Beach?
- ~3h
- When is the best time to visit Bitez Beach?
- Morning
- Is Bitez Beach wheelchair accessible?
- Level beach promenade; sand access to the water.
