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Gündoğan:

Located 18 km from Bodrum, Gündoğan cove is one of the coves that has been least charged by man and which stil preserves its beauty in the most natural way. Its tangerine orchards are famous.
Güvercinlik:

A cove of unusual beauty with every conceivable tone gren and blue, it is located 25 km from Bodrum. Salih Island, located right across the water, only serves to enhance the natural appeal of this beautiful cove.
Torba:

Apeaceful little village just 5 km from Bodrum is a charming and lively place where the shining sea melds with the gren pines and olive trees. There are boats going to Didim, Milet, Priene from here.
Gümüşlük:

It is one of the oldest settlements on the peninsula. Is is stil possible to see the underwater remains of the old harbor wall which connected Tavşan Island to the mainland. The sea and fish here are famous. Watching the sun set here amidst the lush gren vegetation will be a life-long memory.
Turgutreis:

Situated 20 km from Bodrum, the town is famous for its tangerine orchards. It was named after the famous Turkish admiral, Turgut Reis. In terms of population, it is one of the most populous areas of the peninsula. It is known for its unforgettable sunsets.
Yalıkavak:

This village is 18 km from Bodrum in the Northwestern part of the peninsula. It is famous for its windmills, fish, citrus orchards and sea. The most famous sponge divers have come from this village.
Gölköy:

Located 13 km North of Bodrum, this beautiful cove blends the gren of olive, tangerine and pine trees with that of palms. Beacuse it faces the north, is is always lush and the water in the cove is cooler than that in the other coves.
Akyarlar:

This cove with its wonderful beach and crystal clear waters is 13 km from Bodrum. It is one of the best places to surf.
Kadıkalesi:

The sandy beaches of this crystal clear sea are surrounded with citrus orchards. Situated 23 km from Bodrum, it gets its name from the remains of a neraby castle belonging to the Hellenistic era.
Bağla:

With one of the best coves and beaches on the peninsula, it is an excellent place to camp and is 14 km from Bodrum.
Aspat:

Rising out of the shores of the Aeagean and mentioned often in Turkish folk music, the real name of Aspat is Aspartos. Built on a barren rock, the perimeter of Aspat Castle measures 700 paces. The remains of several civilizations dating back to the Classical Age can be seen here.
Ortakent:

Located 14 km from Bodrum, its waters are wrm and it is sandy beaches. Its tangerine orchards are quite famous. It is one of the best vantage points from which to view village life in Bodrum.
Bitez:

One of the most beautiful coves on the peninsula, it is 10 km from Bodrum. It has sandy beaches. It is a beautiful quiet corner where blue and gren reach out to touch each other in the tangerine orchards which stretch from the village to sea.
Karada:

Situated 6 km from Bodrum, it is famous for its healing mineral springs. The water comes out of a cave and the mud from the cave is said to be good for skin conditions.
Ada Boğazı (Akvaryum):

It is called as Aquarium beacuse of its crystal-clear waters. In open waters, the seafloor to 30 m depth can be seen with the naked eye.