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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded beach)
- Airport
- DLM
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
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- 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 Akyaka112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Akyaka, 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
- SafetyAkyaka is generally safe; petty theft rare, but keep valuables on the beach and watch traffic on narrow roads.
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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 police / general emergency · 110 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportDLM Dalaman Airport (Shuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Akyaka centre).DLM Dalaman Airport (Shuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 1.2 mi (2 km) from Akyaka centre).
- Getting aroundFrom the D550 bus stop walk 2 km (1.2 mi) or take a taxi/dolmuş to the seafront.From the D550 bus stop walk 1.2 mi (2 km) or take a taxi/dolmuş to the seafront.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café15–25 TL
- Street or quick mealKebab or simple grill plate30–50 TL
- BeerBeer (draft) in a bar20–35 TL
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 2 km (1.2 mi)Taxi 1.2 mi (2 km)70–90 TL
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room₺2,500 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺350 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₺550 (≈ US$14) · High ₺800 (≈ US$20)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- DLM Dalaman Airport (Shuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Akyaka centre)DLM Dalaman Airport (Shuttle bus stops at "Gökova" stop, about 1.2 mi (2 km) from Akyaka centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Akyaka: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 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
From the D550 bus stop walk 2 km or take a taxi/dolmuş to the seafront. Within town most places are within 5‑10 min walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gökova village (castle ruins & rock tombs)
goDoor to door: ≈15 min round trip
Dolmuş or taxi, 5 min uphill
Easy walk to visible ruins; good for photos.
Muğla (provincial capital)
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Local bus D550, 30 km (19 mi) northLocal bus D550, 19 mi (30 km) north
Only if you want a larger town; otherwise skip.
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.
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
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
- ₺350–550 (≈ US$9–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺550–800 (≈ US$14–20) excl. bed
- High
- ₺800 (≈ US$20)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × ₺3,500 | ₺3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺550 | ₺1,100 |
| Dalaman‑Akyaka shuttle (round trip)2 × ₺120 · check | ₺240 |
| Taxi 2 km from bus stop2 × ₺80 · check | ₺160 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × ₺150 · check | ₺300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺530 |
| Trip total≈ ₺2,915 per person per day, bed included | ₺5,830≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and intercity buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| 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 | 70–90 TL |
| Dolmuş ride within town | 5–10 TL |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police / general emergency
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 110
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Emergency
- Police / general emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dalaman Airport → Akyaka (shuttle): about 120 TL per person, ~45 min (check)
- Taxi from bus stop to seafront: about 70–90 TL, 5 min
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affeder-sin-iz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (te-she-kur e-de-rim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne ka-dar)
- Tuvalet nerede? — Where is the bathroom? (tu-va-let ne-re-de)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kart-la o-de-ye-bi-lir mi-yim)
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 Akyaka. 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 (hot, crowded beach) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Dalaman‑Akyaka shuttle info to transport section.
- Map walking routes to castle ruins and rock tombs.
- Link B&B pages with booking tips.
Sources
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