Muğla Attractions
19 places · narrow by district and visit style
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Butterfly Valley
A steep-sided canyon on the Mediterranean coast with a sandy beach, reachable only by boat, and named for its many butterfly species.
İztuzu Beach
A 4.5 km sandspit between the sea and the Dalyan delta — a protected nesting beach for loggerhead sea turtles.
Kabak Beach
A secluded pine-backed bay on the Lycian coast, reached by a steep footpath or a rough dolmuş ride. The water is clear, the sand coarse, and the surrounding cliffs plunge straight into the sea.
Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
Ölüdeniz is a beach resort where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, its sheltered blue lagoon famous for calm, clear water.
Cleopatra Island (Sedir)
A small island with a unique beach of perfectly spherical sand, formed by local erosion but tied to a legend about Cleopatra.
Bardakçı Cove
A small cove in Bodrum town, just a 10-minute walk from the marina, with calm clear water and a view of the castle.
Bedri Rahmi Bay
A quiet cove on the Göcek coast, known for a fish painting on the rocks by artist Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu. You'll need a boat to get here.
Blue Cave (Mavi Mağara)
A sea cave where the water glows electric blue from an underwater light opening — reached only by boat from Ölüdeniz.
Günlüklü Bay
A pine-backed cove near Ölüdeniz with clear, calm water and a low-key vibe, reachable by boat or a short forest trail.
Hamam Bay
A secluded bay with the sunken ruins of an ancient Roman bath, reachable only by boat. Clear turquoise water and pine-clad hills make it a favourite swimming stop.
İçmeler
A pine-fringed bay 8km from Marmaris, with clear water and trails linking to panoramic mountain viewpoints over the Datça Peninsula.
Köyceğiz Lake
A massive coastal lake spanning 5200 hectares, linked to the Mediterranean by the reedy Dalyan channel. A peaceful viewpoint near Köyceğiz town.
Kumlubük Beach
A quiet pebble beach with clear turquoise water, backed by pine-covered hills. Boat or taxi from Turunç is the way to reach it.
Orhaniye Kızkumu Sandbar
A natural sandbar that emerges at low tide, stretching into the bay near Orhaniye village.
Yassıca Islands
A cluster of tiny islands off Göcek with impossibly clear water. The view from the boat is the whole point.
Akyaka & Azmak River
Akyaka's slow-flowing Azmak River is best explored by wooden boat, gliding through crystalline water and reed beds just steps from Gökova Bay.
Ekincik Bay
A calm, pine-backed bay where the sea meets a pebble beach. Boats depart from here for Dalyan’s mud baths and Kaunos ruins.
