Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Gümüşlük
Spend a half‑day walking the harbour, ruins and beach; add a night for waterfront restaurants serving alcohol and a quiet stay.
Gümüşlük is a tiny fishing‑village on the Bodrum peninsula with a walkable harbour, ancient Myndus fragments and a relaxed seaside vibe. One afternoon covers the main sights; a night lets you enjoy sunset bars and local seafood.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- BJV
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gümüşlük112 ▾
- General emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gümüşlük, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyGümüşlük is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings on the beach and follow local advice about fenced archaeological areas.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBJV Bodrum-Milas Airport (check).
- Getting aroundMost sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BJV Bodrum-Milas Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gümüşlük: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most sights are within a 10‑minute walk. Local dolmuş (bus 2‑45 runs hourly from Bodrum bus terminal; bus 2‑37 runs every 90 min) – schedules check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bodrum town
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus from Bodrum terminal, about 30 min
Visit Bodrum Castle and market.
Yalıkavak
goDoor to door: ≈30 min (check)
Dolmuş northbound, 15 min
Beach bars and marina.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Liman Hotel
B&B double ~1500 TL, harbour side
Otel Gümüşlük
Basic rooms a block from the harbour
Local pansiyon
Simple guesthouses inland on Atatürk Cd
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₺400 (≈ US$10)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- No regular ferry service from the harbour; plan boat trips from Bodrum if needed.
- Some archaeological sites (Rabbit Island, Kocadağ) are fenced off – access may be restricted.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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Bu adrese lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Bodrum → Gümüşlük: about 30 TL per person, 30 min (check)
- Village taxi short ride: ≈50 TL per person
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Liman nerede? — Where is the harbour? (liman nerede)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kartla ödeyebilir miyim)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gümüşlük. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Liman Hotel for sunset dining.
- Combine with a Bodrum day trip for historic sites.
Sources
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