Yalikavak, Bodrum.
For a real holiday experience of Turkey, Yalikavak and the resorts of the Bodrum peninsular, provide it all.
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A look around Yalikavak.
Yalikavak Beach view from the air.
Bodrum Castle.
Ancient Bodrum.
Bodrum, Turkey.
Halikarnas disco. 
Yalikavak, on the Bodrum Peninsular of Turkey.
Yalikavak is renowned for it's very friendly and relaxed holiday atmosphere, making it an ideal location for a family holiday. You will soon find the locals treating you more as a welcome guest than as a mere tourist. For a taste of the real Turkey, Yalikavak is quite unique. In Yalikavak you will find many bars and restaurants, many of which are alongside the beach or harbour. The food offered is of a high standard, try some of the locally caught fish dishes. A three-course meal can be found at extremely reasonable prices. The hills surrounding Yalikavak offer unique views over the bay and are ideal for long walks and picnics. A well known walk is to Sandima. Yalikavak is not just a popular Bodrum destination for foreign visitors, it is also the holiday spot that the people of Turkey themselves visit, including many celebrities. Yalikavak, a corner of the Bodrum Peninular that you will love and remember forever.
Yalikavak Beach.
Yalikavak beach runs right around the bay to the town centre, a lovely stroll, especially in the evenings. It is a narrow sand and pebble beach with a sparkling clean sea that never gets too crowded; you can always find a quiet spot. There are several bathing jetties to swim or fish from, fishing equipment can be purchased from some local shops. Many of the town centre bars and restaurants are alongside the beach and harbour from which you can witness amazing sunsets whilst having your evening meal. During the daytime it is no problem to buy a few drinks and relax on the private parts of the beach belonging to the restaurants, which tend to be the sandier areas.
Yalikavak Harbour has a unique feel, very foreign, yet very friendly. Admire the boats as you have a gentle stroll around and watch them unloading their catch for you to enjoy at the many local restaurants. Near the harbour there is also a beautiful example of one of Yalikavak's windmills. It’s been fully renovated, and you can go inside and take a look around it's workings.
Yalikavak bars and Restaurants. In Yalikavak you will find some of the best cooking on the Bodrum Peninsula. Admire the famous sunsets over the bay as you enjoy your meal. The locally caught fish provide dishes that are not to be missed. There are also some good restaurands in the town centre. The nightlife in Yalikavak is quite low key, for more bustle and excitement, the Disco's and nightclubs of Bodrum, some of the best in Turkey, are only a short taxi journey from Yalikavak.
Yalikavak Shopping. The famous Thursday market, the biggest on the Bodrum Peninsular of Turkey, is the place to go. Local weavings, kilims, souvenirs, little windmills that are the symbol of Yalikavak, unique carpets of Turkey, hand made clothes, jewellery, watches, leather and just about anything else that you can think of. There are some souvenir shops in Yalikavak but if you want a larger range then take the dolmus into Bodrum.
Water Sports in Yalikavak.
Yalikavak has a welcoming cooling breeze. Windsurfers and boarders alike will have no shortage of time to enjoy their sport. Snorkeling and angling around Yalikavak is as good as anywhere in Turkey. Yalikavak bay is abundant in marine life, the sea is rich with fish including Red Sea Bream, Red Mullet, Sea Bass and Octopus. Many of the shops in Yalikavak sell basic fishing equipment for a fun day out.
Port Bodrum Marina Yalikavak, now known as Palmarina, is located in a beautiful bay, providing some of the best sailing in Turkey. Just 5 minute stroll from the centre of Yalikavak, Port Bodrum has open spaces with many cafe's and restaurants. Explore the narrow streets to find the boutiques and shops. There is also a 2500 seat open-air theatre offering concerts and the free 'Moonlight Cinema' every Wednesday night at 9:30.
Bodrum has many hotels and villas for your holiday stay. What's the attraction of Bodrum? Fabulous scenery, Bodrum is a tableau of white-washed homes, purple bougainvilleas and olive-green hillsides. Take in Bodrum's bohemian atmosphere, the historic sites, maybe even a crazy night out at the world famous Halikarnass disco, not for the faint-hearted, right alongside the castle. The nights in Bodrum town itself are noisy, crowded and exciting.
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Day-trips can be arranged from Bodrum.
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Exploring beyond Yalikavak. Yalikavak is an ideal base for exploring the Bodrum peninsular, destinations include: Gumbet, Bitez, Gumusluk, Turgutreis and Myndos to name but a few.