Bodrum district, Muğla, Turkey

Places to visit near Bodrum

Bodrum is a town in Bodrum district, Muğla, Turkey, home to about 39,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves and 16 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (1 km), Theatre at Halicarnassus (1 km) and Bodrum Castle (1 km).

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Bodrum, Muğla
Bodrum, Bodrum district, Muğla, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bodrum at a glance

Location
Bodrum district, Muğla, Turkey
Population
about 39,317
Coordinates
37.0383° N, 27.4292° E
Places within 50 km
148 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bodrum

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bodrum: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bodrum

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bodrum

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Bodrum Castle (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bodrum

33 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Görecek Adası (8 km); the best-known is Çatalada (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bodrum

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Türkkuyusu Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bodrum

18 caves within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Karaada Cleopatra's Cave (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bodrum

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bodrum. The closest is Akyarlar Yanardağı (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bodrum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bodrum
  2. 1 km Bodrum Castle · beach, Bodrum
  3. 14 km Akyarlar Yanardağı · viewpoint, Bodrum
  4. 13 km Myndos Gate · gateway, Bodrum
  5. 1 km Theatre at Halicarnassus · heritage site, Bodrum
  6. 1 km Mausoleum at Halicarnassus · tomb, Bodrum
  7. 1 km Back to Bodrum

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    Within 15 km of Bodrum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bodrum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4696Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2333Bodrum Castle (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2333Görecek Adası (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1626Türkkuyusu Mosque (1 km)
    Caves718Karaada Cleopatra's Cave (8 km)
    Other attractions1116Pedasa Antique City (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911Akyarlar Yanardağı (15 km)
    Museums49Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology (1 km)
    Churches36Aya Nikola Kilisesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Mumcular Barajı (28 km)
    Waterfalls22Uyku Vadisi (2 km)
    Parks11Πλατεία Αγίας Παρασκευής (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Dilek Peninsula National Park (83 km)

    Bodrum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bodrum?

    Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (tomb, about 1 km), Theatre at Halicarnassus (heritage site, about 1 km), Bodrum Castle (beach, about 1 km), Myndos Gate (gateway, about 2 km), Akyarlar Yanardağı (viewpoint, about 15 km), Türkkuyusu Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bodrum?

    148 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 mosques & dargahs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bodrum?

    Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, about 1 km by road; Theatre at Halicarnassus (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bodrum?

    Bodrum Castle, about 1 km by road; Camel Beach (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bodrum?

    Görecek Adası, about 8 km by road; Çelebi Adası (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bodrum?

    Start in Bodrum, visit Bodrum Castle, then Akyarlar Yanardağı, then Myndos Gate, then Theatre at Halicarnassus, then Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bodrum?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Bodrum

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bodrum’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bodrum on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.