Beyond Istanbul · Beyond Istanbul
Yalıkavak
The polished corner of the peninsula
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Tirebolu · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Yalıkavak
Yalıkavak, once a sponge-diving village, now has one of the largest marinas in the region, lined with designer shops, restaurants and cafés. It is the most polished corner of the Bodrum peninsula, busiest in July and August.
Why it's on our list
- Marina
- Designer shops
- Restaurants
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Yalıkavak before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Yalıkavak are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Eser Caddesi400 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Şeyhülislam Ömer Lütfi Caddesi500 m6 min walk