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Voykit pocket guide · Türkiye (Turkey)
Akyaka
Spend 1–2 days in Akyaka: beach, simple sights and a relaxed vibe, easy to reach from Dalaman or Muğla.
Akyaka is a small beach resort at the head of the Gulf of Gökova. Its main attractions – a short beach, nearby rock tombs and castle ruins – fit comfortably into a day or two. The town is reachable by bus from Dalaman Airport or Muğla and has a handful of modest B&Bs.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, crowded beach)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TRY
- Money
- Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY). About ₺56 to €1 in late September 2026 — check; inflation was still in the double digits, so prices rise several times a year.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₺350–550 excl. bed · Mid ₺550–800 excl. bed · High ₺800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.
- Emergency
- Police / general emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Lokanta / simple café: Leave the coins or round up.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.; Taxi: Round up to the next ₺10–50.; Hamam: 10–15% to the attendant (tellak/natır).; Guide / driver day: €10–20 for a guide, €5–10 for a driver per day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₺50–100.
- Water
- Tap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water. Restaurants charge for bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops. Public toilets (WC) cost ₺10–30 — carry coins or small notes. Most toilets have a bidet spray; paper goes in the bin in older buildings.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | 15–25 TL |
| Kebab or simple grill plate | 30–50 TL |
| Beer (draft) in a bar | 20–35 TL |
| Taxi 2 km (1.2 mi)Taxi 1.2 mi (2 km) | 70–90 TL |
| Dolmuş ride within town | 5–10 TL |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DLM · Dalaman Airport
- Shuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Akyaka centreShuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 1.2 mi (2 km) from Akyaka centre
Typical fares
- Dalaman Airport → Akyaka (shuttle)
- about 120 TL per person, ~45 min (check)
- Taxi from bus stop to seafront
- about 70–90 TL, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
From the D550 bus stop walk 2 km (1.2 mi) or take a taxi/dolmuş to the seafront. Within town most places are within 5‑10 min walk.From the D550 bus stop walk 1.2 mi (2 km) or take a taxi/dolmuş to the seafront. Within town most places are within 5‑10 min walk.
See and do
Known for
- Akyaka beach
- Rock tombs
- Castle ruins
- Çatalçam Basilica
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gökova village (castle ruins & rock tombs) | Dolmuş or taxi, 5 min uphill | ≈15 min round trip |
| Muğla (provincial capital) | Local bus D550, 30 km (19 mi) northLocal bus D550, 19 mi (30 km) north | ≈45 min each way |
Sleep
- Kerme Ottoman Konak
- B&B double 2,500 TL; centre of village
- Mosso Akyaka
- B&B double 3,500 TL; near pier
- Yücelen Otel
- B&B double 3,000 TL; 100 m west of Mosso
- Baga Hotel
- B&B double 5,000 TL; gardens by quiet bay, open Apr–Oct
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Affedersinizaffeder-sin-iz |
| Thank you | Teşekkür ederimte-she-kur e-de-rim |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar?ne ka-dar |
| Where is the bathroom? | Tuvalet nerede?tu-va-let ne-re-de |
| Can I pay by card? | Kartla ödeyebilir miyim?kart-la o-de-ye-bi-lir mi-yim |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Merhaba' (hello) or 'Selamün aleyküm' in conservative areas; cheek kisses between friends of the same sex; avoid: Offering a hand to a conservative woman first — wait for hers
- Mosques: Covered clothing, headscarf for women, shoes in hand, quiet voice; avoid: Walking in front of people praying; visiting during Friday midday prayer
- Hospitality: Accept tea or at least a sip; bring sweets or pastries to a home; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly; showing the soles of your feet
- Politics and history: Listen; let hosts raise it; avoid: Opinions on Atatürk, the Kurdish issue, Armenia or Cyprus with people you just met
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly in conservative towns during the day; avoid: Eating, drinking or smoking in front of fasting people in small towns
- Gestures: A slight upward head nod with a tut means 'no'; avoid: The OK hand sign (can be read as rude) and a thumb between fingers
- Dress in town: Shorts are fine in Istanbul and resorts; longer clothes in the interior and east; avoid: Swimwear away from the beach
- Names: First name plus Bey (men) or Hanım (women): 'Ahmet Bey'; avoid: Using the surname alone
Scams and watch-outs
- Beach can become busy and littered in peak summer.
- No rental shops for water sports; only sales at Board Sports.
- Mobile signal patchy along the coast; 4G only.
Akyaka is generally safe; petty theft rare, but keep valuables on the beach and watch traffic on narrow roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Akyaka yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Akyaka beach
- Rock tombs
- Castle ruins
- Çatalçam Basilica
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata entry for Akyaka: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Akyaka, revision 4961831 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4961831
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Akyaka
Bu adrese lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / general emergency112
US consulate in Istanbul; nearest Turkish embassy in Ankara.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/akyaka). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.