Mugla Travel Guide

Mugla is one of the most preferred locations and one of the first destinations that come to mind when making plans for summer vacation... Mugla, one of the favorite holiday resorts in the Aegean Region, manages to be a frequent destination for thousands of local and foreign tourists every summer season through its attractive districts. With the most famous and popular holiday resorts of Fethiye, Oludeniz and Marmaris, Mugla attracts vacationers with the beauty and nature of its vegetation. With a coast not only on the Aegean Sea, but also on the Mediterranean Sea, Mugla is also known as the province with the longest coastline in Turkey.

Dominated by the characteristic Mediterranean climate, Mugla becomes much livelier with the increasing number of tourists, especially in the summer. Spring time is also suitable for those who just want to take a nature trip. With a highly rich historical and cultural infrastructure, Mugla offers numerous options to visit through its city center and districts.

Konakati Han in the center of Mugla, Kursunlu Mosque that bears the traces of the Ottoman Empire, the Seyh (Sheikh) Mosque that is attractive with its turquoise and white colors, Mugla houses and chimneys, and Mugla Archeology Museum with rich archive stand out as worth-seeing cultural traces. There are various and fascinating destinations for those who want to touch the sea and the sand and enjoy the sun. Let's have a look at these destinations:

Oludeniz

The first destination that comes to mind when it comes to Mugla is of course Oludeniz. With crystal clear water as calm as a millpond, Oludeniz is also known as the "The Heaven gifted by God to the Earth" with its 3 kilometer long beach.  With its warm and calm water surrounded by the lush green nature, Oludeniz can also be referred to as the most enjoyable spot to swim.

Butterfly Valley

Taking its name from Jersey Tiger butterflies that appear between July and September, Butterfly Valley is located approximately 7 kilometers away from Oludeniz. With its vast sandy beach, constantly flowing waterfall, clear water, lovely pebbles and colorful flora, Butterfly Valley is one of the must-see spots.

Kizkumu

Fascinating the visitors with its natural look and leaving a mark in the minds, Kizkumu attracts with its sand corridor which you can walk through in the middle of the sea. Interesting red colored beach makes Kizkumu to host crowded tourist groups in the summer season.

Azmak River

Crossing through this region, which is located in Akyaka Gokova and has a legendary beauty with its fairy-tale-like nature, Azmak River is a destination that makes Mugla more beautiful with its icy-cold and crystal clear water surrounded by wildly beautiful vegetation. You can take a walk by the river, swim in the icy-cold water, watch the beauty of the region by tour boats on the river and taste different flavors at the restaurants by the river.

Sarigerme Beach

With its crystal clear water, calm ambiance and peaceful energy, Sarigerme Beach is also applauded by its Blue Flag.

Akkum Bay

Located in Selimiye, Akkum Bay becomes a regular for those who visit once with its calm and pleasing characteristics. You can enjoy the best time of your summer vacation in Akkum Bay, which has crystal clear and fascinating sea with sharp-blue and green shades.

Seytan Yalisi

Seytan Yalisi, a spot with crystal clear and blue water surrounded by olive trees, is a unique town that will satisfy your eyes with blue and green. Seytan Yalisi, the first choice of those who love both nature and the sea, is one of the destinations that will be engraved in your mind...