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Yalıkavak
Spend 1–2 days: walk the marina, relax on the coves, take a short boat trip; easy day‑trip from Bodrum if time tight.
Yalıkavak is a compact resort on the Bodrum peninsula with a marina, several beaches and easy dolmuş links to nearby villages; a full day covers the main sights, a second day adds a boat trip or nearby village visit.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- BJV
- Nights
- 1–2
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 ▾
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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
Emergency numbers for Yalıkavak112 ▾
- General112
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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 Yalıkavak, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in busy bars and be aware that the marina is not a border entry point – clear immigration in…
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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 (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.
- AirportBJV Milas–Bodrum Airport (Shuttle or taxi 30 min to Yalıkavak).
- Getting aroundDolmuş runs along the coast (Bodrum‑Yalıkavak every 30 min, 07:00‑22:00).Dolmuş runs along the coast (Bodrum‑Yalıkavak every 30 min, 7:00 AM‑10:00 PM).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café₺15–25 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₺80–100 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person₺250 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺150 (≈ US$4) · Mid ₺250 (≈ US$7) · High ₺400 (≈ US$10)
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
- BJV Milas–Bodrum Airport (Shuttle or taxi 30 min to Yalıkavak)
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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. 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 (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yalıkavak: 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)
7 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 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
Dolmuş runs along the coast (Bodrum‑Yalıkavak every 30 min, 07:00‑22:00). Walkable within the marina strip; taxis available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gümüşlük
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Dolmuş from Yalıkavak via Turgutreis, about 30 min
Fishing‑village with historic harbor.
Turgutreis
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Dolmuş, 15 min
Largest resort village on the west coast.
Bodrum town
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Dolmuş or taxi, 30 min
Castle‑museum and nightlife.
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.
Sea Palm Otel
Family‑run near the marina, B&B double 2 500 TL
Cape Bodrum Hotel
Beachfront in Gündoğan, B&B double 4 000 TL
Baia Bodrum Hotel
Gündoğan, B&B double 4 000 TL
Ada Hotel
Small hotel in Göltürkbükü
Mandarin Oriental
Upscale resort, B&B double 9 000 TL
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
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × ₺3,500 | ₺3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺250 | ₺500 |
| Dolmuş single ride Yalıkavak‑Bodrum2 × ₺30 · check | ₺60 |
| Taxi 5 km (marina‑beach)2 × ₺80 · check | ₺160 |
| eSIM 1 week data2 × ₺150 · check | ₺300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺452 |
| Trip total≈ ₺2,486 per person per day, bed included | ₺4,972≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and intercity bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fish sandwich | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi 5 km | ₺80–100 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Dolmuş ride | ₺30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Yalıkavak marina is not a Port of Entry – clear immigration at Bodrum first.
- Summer peak can make beach bars noisy; ask for total before ordering.
- Check ferry schedules for Little Rabbit Island trips; they run seasonally.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Yalıkavak‑Bodrum: about ₺30 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
- Taxi marina‑beach (5 km): about ₺90 (≈ US$3) (check)
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- Afedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (ah-fe-der-sin-iz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (te-she-kyur 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 Yalıkavak. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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