The attractive seaside holiday town of Yalikavak is located Turkey’s Bodrum peninsula where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Situated close to some of the country’s top beach holiday resorts, the town is popular with couples and families looking for cheap holidays in the Bodrum area. The town offers lots of good cheap accommodation, including self-catering apartments, low-cost family hotels and top quality

Yalikavak

larger hotels along the coast. With ideal all year round sea temperatures and over 300 days of sunshine a year, Yalikavak is the ideal destination for both diving holidays and winter sun holidays. The town has an impressive marina which attracts many yachting enthusiasts and a picturesque harbour where you can sit and relax, watching the world drift by. The town’s weekly market attracts people from all over the Bodrum region looking for gifts, souvenirs and the odd bargain or two. The market also sells local hand made products and freshly caught seafood.

Yalikavak itself has a traffic-free town centre and a beautiful harbour with an excellent choice of quality restaurants. You can sit back and relax whilst watching the fishing boats unload their catch which are displayed in the harbour restaurants. Enjoy some fresh seafood and fish dishes as well as Turkish traditional cuisine at the waterfront restaurants. Visitors can linger over a romantic meal while watching the beautiful Turkish sunsets.

Yalikavak Beach

Holidays in Yalikavak are an excellent base for exploring the many beaches along the Turkish Riviera. Popular beaches include those at Gumbet, Bitez, Turgutreis and Gumusluk. There are also many small scenic beaches lapped by crystal clear blue waters where visitors can enjoy a leisurely evening stroll with the added bonus of a spectacular Turkish sunset. There is a good variety of water sports available with first-class schools offering tuition in scuba diving, snorkelling for non-divers, windsurfing and sailing.

Away from the beaches there is plenty to do and see on your last minute holiday deals to Yalikavak. Visitors can take an island boat trip, explore the ancient sites and even take an excursion to the Greek island of Kos where you will find some beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife. Boat trips are a great way to explore the Turkish Riviera, including the secluded caves of Black Island where you can swim in the Mineral rich waters, and the amazing Camel Beach and Bagla Bay. A day out to Bodrum, with its attractive old town, large variety of restaurants and great shopping

Black Island

opportunities including markets and bazaars, is a must on your holidays to Yalikavak. Bodrum is also home to the ancient Bodrum Castle and the Underwater Archaeology Museum.

Nightlife in the town is very low-key, mainly based around the waterfront tavernas and cafes. The town does have a few small nightclubs but most evening entertainment is provided by the larger Yalikavak hotels.

Yalikavak enjoys 12 hours of sunshine a day during the peak summer season with temperatures around the 30C mark. With virtually no rain and warm summer nights, this is an excellent time for a romantic holiday to Turkey. Cool sea breezes also help to make the temperature more bearable. May and October are the perfect times to visit if you are planning a more active holiday, such as walking, hiking and exploring the ancient sites, as the temperature is in the mid to low 20′s and accommodation is very cheap.

The beautiful beach resort of Bitez is located on the Bodrum Peninsula in south west Turkey, just 10 minutes from Bodrum town. The Bodrum Peninsula has glorious sandy beaches and beautiful coves lapped by clear blue seas, making Bitez popular for family holidays. The large crescent shaped sand and shingle beach at Bitez has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. Because the bay is sheltered with onshore winds the beach at Bitez is very popular with windsurfers. Other watersports available here include scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing and sailing, and not forgetting the pedalos which offer heaps of fun for the whole family. Dedeman Waterpark offers a great fun-filled day out for the whole family when you need a break from the beach.

Bitez

The town of Bitez is much quieter than Bodrum with traditional houses and shops blending well with the more modern hotels and apartments. Although Bitez itself is a quiet and relaxed resort there is plenty to do and see in the surrounding area. There isn’t a awful lot of evening entertainment on offer here apart from the bars and waterside tavernas but there is much livlier entertainment at Bodrum and Gumbet.

Boat trips are very popular with tourists here including trips to the Greek island of Kos, trips on a traditional Turkish gulet, relaxing trips that stop off at the hidden coves for some snorkelling and beach relaxation, catamaran

Traditional Turkish Gulet

and yacht charters and romantic moonlight cruises.
Explore the beautiful countryside by foot and follow the trails which meander through the pine forests and orange and olive groves. Spring is the best time for walking or hiking in Bitez as the weather is cooler and the fruit groves are in full bloom. Experience the amazing trails on horseback or bicycle which will take you through the countryside where you will discover quaint villages before reaching the amazing coastline where you will marvel at the beautiful views across the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
For history entusiasts there are excursions to historical sites including the 3,000 year old ruins of Troy, the temples and theatre of Ephesus, the fabled city of Pergamum, the natural pools of Pamukkale and Bodrum Castle which is just 10 minutes from Bitez.

Ancient Troy

Enjoy the fragrant smell of the fragrant blossom during the spring on one of the many cheap holiday packages that are on offer to this unspoilt resort.

Cheap holidays are always available to the great hotels and apartments here in Bitez, with most offering a wide choice of sport facilities, health and fitness clubs, saunas, spas and jacuzzis.