You made your holiday plan, you decided on Bodrum. When you stop by Turgutreis, you will realize that you made the right choice and you wish the holiday to never end. Because Turgutreis, on the western end of the Bodrum Peninsula, overlooking the Greek Islands, has a breath-taking air even in the hottest periods of summer thanks to the sea winds.
This distinguished neighborhood of Bodrum, formerly known as Karatoprak, was renamed Turgutreis in 1972. The district was named after Turgut Reis, one of the Ottoman admirals, who is also known as the Tripoli Conqueror, because he was born here. Today, there is also a statue that has become the symbol of the town, overlooking the Aegean waters, where he sailed with his navy in the past.
Turgutreis is one of Bodrum's most famous attractions. Despite being so popular, its texture has not been lost. Turgutreis has many opportunities for those who want a quiet holiday and those who prefer an active holiday. You can explore the Akyarlar and Gumusluk bays, which are very close to us and have been explained in detail in our previous articles, with your yacht, you can shop at Turgutreis marina and increase the dose of entertainment in the bars street at night.
Wander the local market and craft stalls
The local market, which is held every Saturday in Turgutreis, is one of the symbolic riches of the neighborhood. Visiting this market, which offers fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits, is a great opportunity both to taste local flavors and to get to know the local people. Do not leave Turgutreis without tasting stuffed zucchini flowers, which is an indispensable part of Aegean cuisine. You can also buy authentic handcrafted gifts for your loved ones from the stalls opened by local residents on Artists and Painters Street. You can have the painters and artists on this street draw your own paintings, or you can buy the works you like, such as ceramics and sculptures.
Watch the sunset in Turgutreis!
Due to its location, Turgutreis is the most enjoyable place to watch the sunset in Bodrum and perhaps even in Turkiye. So much so that especially among foreign tourists, there are quite a lot of people who visit this place just to set the sun. Turgutreis has a long beach along the coast and is full of facilities. You can sit in one of the cafes or restaurants here, order your drink and have a great summer evening romance. If you want to watch a calm and pleasant sunset away from the crowd, you can enjoy this pleasure with your drinks and special tastes on your deck after chartering an affordable yacht on yatkiralama.com. We definitely recommend you to spare time for this activity in Turgutreis, where the sun sets quite late.
One of the most prestigious marinas of the Aegean and Mediterranean is in Turgutreis!
Located in Turgutreis, D-marin is an award-winning marina with a helipad and has a very large capacity. This is also a great spot to watch the magnificent sunset. With its luxury shopping stores, restaurants and cafes with a wide menu, the marina is in the focus of tourists. You can walk and shop at the marina while feeling the coolness of summer evenings on your face. Participating in the classical music festival held in August at the marina, which hosts different events, will relax your soul!