Which sandy beaches in Bodrum to choose for your summer vacation? What is the temperature of the water and air in the resort? What kind of leisure and entertainment is there for tourists? Which all inclusive hotels have their own sandy beaches? All the answers are in our material!
Beach holiday in Bodrum
Bodrum is a popular Turkish resort city on the Aegean Sea with a good selection of beachfront hotels. This city has become a favorite vacation spot among Greeks, British, Ukrainians and Russians. Every year hundreds of thousands of discerning tourists come here to sunbathe and swim in the warm turquoise waters. Many travelers are attracted by the beaches of Bodrum with free sun loungers, umbrellas and mattresses (issued in hotels). The choice of tourists are offered municipal and small sandy beaches, beaches at boarding houses and five-star hotels, as well as private lounges. A total of 40 beaches in the resort have a Blue Flag award and are considered the cleanest on the coast.
Beach season in Bodrum
The beach holiday season in Bodrum starts at the beginning of May. In the last month of spring, the sea water warms up to + 19 ° C. At this time of the year, tourists prefer to take water treatments in the heated pools at the hotels. The end of the season is the last days of October. In mid-autumn, the water temperature (average) in the Aegean Sea is + 22 ° C ... + 23 ° C. The velvet season with mild sunny weather in the resort falls in mid-September. At this time of the year, the number of tourists decreases markedly - the school year begins.
Akyarlar beach
Akyarlar Beach with fine and clean sand stretches along the southern coast of the resort. It is in particular demand among tourists with small children. Thanks to the smooth entry into the water, young travelers will be able to splash around in warm water. Strong winds occur here only in the eastern part of the bay. That is why this part of the coast has become an attractive destination for active windsurfers. The bay is surrounded by picturesque nature - tangerine groves, olive orchards and grants. On your way from the beach, be sure to stop by a local restaurant for some delicious fish and seafood dishes. Find out where the best restaurants are in Bodrum.
How to get there? You can get to Akyarlar beach from Bodrum by dolmus for 3-5 liras. You can also get there from the airport in Milas - it is located 50 km from the resort. Flights from Russia land at the nearest airport in Dalaman, 190 km from Akyarlar. Travel time from there takes about 3 hours. Many tourists prefer to get to the hotel by taxi.
The best hotels. Kefaluka Resort is considered one of the best local hotels with a private sandy beach, beautiful green garden and an excellent choice of rooms. The hotel offers its guests rooms 5 meters from the private beach. Alternatively, consider the 4-star Mio Bianco Resort, which is 50 meters from the beach. The private beach is located across the street from the sea. Free sun loungers and umbrellas.
Torba beach
In Bodrum, sandy beaches allow you to spend your holidays in complete privacy. Quiet Torba, 5 kilometers from the city center, is suitable for this. It is a long stretch of sandy coastline with an excellent range of five star hotels. The coast is located near picturesque hills, fragrant groves and azure sea.
How to get there? Tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus arrive at Dalaman International Airport. Next - transfer by bus for about 4 hours. Some travelers with multiple connections travel to Milas Airport, located 40 km from Torba. From here the journey will take about 20 minutes.
The best hotels. The tiring road is well worth visiting the best beaches in Bodrum. For the rest of the family, choose the five-star Voyage Torba Private Hotel, 250 meters from the secured private beach (300 meters long). It is aimed at recreation with young children and for lovers of active sports. For guests - aqua aerobics lessons, a diving school, an excellent selection of spa treatments, tennis courts. Free umbrellas and sun loungers.
More discerning tourists will find the Isil Club Bodrum 5 * hotel, 60 meters from a private sandy-pebble beach. The complex is surrounded by 4 hectares of aromatic groves and pine forest and only 8 km from Bodrum. The Isil Club Bodrum Beach Pool has dozens of free sun loungers.
The popular Sarpedor Boutique Hotel & Spa is located 50 km from its own beach. The rooms offer an unforgettable sea view. The length of the private beach with always free sun loungers and umbrellas is 25 meters. Nearby is one of the best paid beaches in Bodrum in Turkey - Gazebo.
Gelturkbuku beach
Very often, in reviews about the beaches of Bodrum, one can find a mention of one of the best places for recreation - Gelturkbuku. This beach is considered elite - domestic stars and Hollywood stars rest here. Many Turkish oligarchs also come to Gelturkbuku with their families. The sandy beach is several kilometers long, and there is no road between the coast and the hotels on the first line. Because of the strong winds, it has become a favorite vacation spot for professional surfers. Many famous hotels in Bodrum with a sandy beach are located here.
How to get there? It is very easy to get to the beach by dolmus from Bodrum - the distance is only 15 km. The fare is about 5 liras, and the trip duration is no more than 30 minutes. Milas Airport is 48 km away and Dalaman International Airport is 190 km away. The most convenient form of transport is taxi. Many hotels provide a free shuttle service.
The best hotels. Topping the list of the best hotels is Voyage Turkbuku, which is nestled in a lush, fragrant forest. The resort complex has its own private beach with easy access, sun loungers and parasols. Voyage Turkbuku offers seafood cuisine and luxurious rooms with sea views.
The Hilton Bodrum Turkbuku Resort & Spa is not much inferior in terms of the level of comfort. There is a private sand and pebble beach 100 meters from the complex with easy access to the water. Free hotel guests are issued (by card) beach towels, mattresses, umbrellas and sun loungers. You can admire the beauty of the underwater depths from a pier or platform.
Panorama of the beach in Gelturkbuku