Yalikavak Guide

If you are a traveler, or someone who takes regular vacations every year, you know that the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with its architecture, nature, history and beaches, is a continent that is difficult to discover. Each region is a different beauty, each point a different mystery. Especially when it comes to Bodrum, your trip is of special importance. The world-famous Yalikavak region of Bodrum is one of the most beautiful places you can visit. When the wind, which is its symbol, is combined with windmills and tranquility, only beautiful memories remain. Yalıkavak, now famous for its windmills, was actually one of the most frequented places for fishermen and sponge divers in the past. Especially when the Yalikavak marina was opened here, tourism activities accelerated and people started to come to Yalikavak in droves. Some windmills and old stone buildings were restored and brought back to tourism and the current look was achieved. Yalıkavak has become a really wonderful place with a great view and atmosphere. There are beautiful bays and beaches, restaurants and cafeterias for every budget, lots of windy but sweet weather, and the windmills. 

The views from some of the settlements are also very well positioned and give you the opportunity to watch the sunset in the evening, a Bodrum classic, in a very special view. In Yalikavak, which is a boat and yacht paradise, we can definitely put a boat tour at the top of our recommendations. All these beauties are realized in a separate tranquility and calmness, especially in Yalikavak. Even in the most crowded times, Yalikavak has its own unique atmosphere. It is a candidate to give you the most peaceful and beautiful moments with its cheerful and understanding locals and experienced officials for tourism.

When you come to Yalikavak, you should go to the Yalikavak Bazaar, which has been established on Thursdays for almost 45 years, and shop a lot. You can find fresh vegetables and fruits, dried or fresh herbs, organic products, homemade noodles, jams and tomato paste at the Yalikavak Bazaar, where nearly 1000 shopkeepers from the surrounding towns and even from Milas and Denizli set up stalls. You can also buy fresh dairy products, eggs and herb pancakes.    

In Yalikavak Bazaar you can find a wide range of textiles and clothing, souvenirs, ornaments, jewelry, souvenir figures, toys, slippers and shoes, colorful fabrics and even hand-woven carpets and rugs.

If you want, you can find many textile products and souvenirs, jewelry and ornaments in the bazaar, shops and shops in the center of Bodrum and Yalikavak. you can buy the famous Bodrum Sandals.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Yalikavak Hotels page.