Bozburun and Surroundings

Bozburun has become an untouched holiday destination where transportation has become easier in parallel with the increasing interest of domestic tourists, especially in recent years. There are urban transportation opportunities to Bozburun, which is 112 km from Muğla and 52 km from Marmaris.

Bus transportation is available from many cities of Turkey, especially the big cities, to Marmaris. Bozburun, which is not directly accessible by intercity buses, can be reached in 1 hour by Bozburun minibuses, which you can take from Marmaris bus station.

Dalaman Airport, the closest airport to Bozburun, is approximately 150 km from the village. Taxi, shuttle and transfer services are available from the airport to Bozburun.

 


Places to See in Bozburun and its Surroundings


There are many untouched bays, touristic villages, Greek and Turkish Islands to visit in the region called Bozburun due to its natural cape-shaped structure that unites the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, and its gray-colored geography.

The center of Bozburun, which is 52 km from Marmaris and can be reached in 1 hour by public minibus, is the first point to be seen in the vicinity. Located in a sheltered spot among the hills in the region, the attraction of the village is its charming marina. Although the touristic features of Bozburun, which used to be a quiet fishing town and live by boat building, have come to the fore in time, it is still possible to discover the old motifs of the village.

Other areas that can be visited around Bozburun Village, which is surrounded by islets; Together with the villages of Selimiye, Söğüt, Taşlıca, Kızıl Ada, Koca Ada, the Kameriye Island, Bybassos and Hygassos Ancient City.

Selimiye and Söğüt, which have increased in popularity in recent years, such as Bozburun, can be visited for the pleasure of the sea and the sun and their delicious restaurants, while Taşlıca Village, which is located among the gray hills with no coasts, and the Serçe Harbor beyond are still untouched areas in Marmaris with its traditional structure.

Along with the center of Marmaris Bozburun, the coves and beaches nearby are also worth visiting. You can enjoy the sea, sand and sun by visiting the quiet, calm beaches and villages in Orhaniye such as Kızkumu, Turgut Village and waterfall, Bayır Village and Çiftlik Bay.

This secluded and hard-to-reach peninsula is ideal for hikers who want to explore. Where there are no roads, old roads and paths have been cleared to reach every viewpoint that overlooks the islands of Symi and Rhodes. On the Bozburun peninsula and on the side of Marmaris close to Selimiye, the Carian Way has the following tracks:

  • Selimiye – Bayır Village –Turgut Waterfall: 19,7 km
  • Selimiye – Taşlıca Village : 20,7 km
  • Bayır Village – Taşlıca Village : 18,0 km
  • Taşlıca Village – Tola : 18,3 km
  • Tola – Taşlıca Village : 20,3 km
  • Amos – Bayır Village : 15,1 km
  • İçmeler – Amos : 10,3 km
  • Turgut Waterfall – Hisarönü : 18,9 km

For detailed information about the tracks, you can visit www.kariayolu.com.

 

There are also many other magnificent bays or natural beauties to see in Bozburun and its surroundings. Some of those; Ada Strait, Dirsek Bükü, Koca Bahçe, İnbükü, Germe, Çomçalık, Aşk Island (Dişlice), Bencik Bay, Delikyol Bay, Kızkumu Beach, Turgut Waterfall, Gebe Church (access by boat), Kiliseli Island, Camellia Bay, Bayır Village, Cennet Bay, Perili Köşk, Serçe Harbor, Çiftlik Bay, Monastery, Shallow Harbor (in Selimiye), Emel Sayın Bay.