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Description of the Region

The overland journey from Bodrum to Yalikavak provides the visitor with some of the most spectacular scenery on the peninsula. Slowly climbing through fertile valleys, the road then tops at the mountain range running down the peninsula center, at this point providing unbroken vistas of the north and south coasts before descending to the seaside village of Yalikavak. For many years Yalikavak has been one of the most important fishing centers on the Turkish Aegean, home to fleets of fishermen and sponge divers. Today , the majority of local men still fork the sea. Yalikavak remains the same combining the ambiance of a hard working fishing town and the recent influence of tourism: cafes, restaurants and bars; the harbour in Yalikavak, with its fishing boats unloading their catch and the presence of sleek yachts unloading passengers, has a unique atmosphere, industrious and relaxed, foreign and friendly.

Description of the Town and Local Activities

The small town of Yalikavak is becoming ever more popular as an alternative resort to Bodrum. Yalikavak still supports a thriving fishing industry and the harbour has a wide range of restaurants that serve fish caught fresh on the day. Every week the town hosts one of the biggest fruit, vegetable and clothing markets on the Bodrum Peninsular and ther are many shops in the traffic free centre. Situated approximately 30 minutes from Bodrum Airport, Yalikavak allows easy access to the surrounding area via the network of the local Dolmus (mini-bus) service.

As you approach Yalikavak, over the spine of the hill, where you will find a row of windmills, there is a breathtaking view of the whole area including the bays of Tilkicik, Pasa and Agacbasi-and the lower deep green bay of Yalikavak itself. The name Yalikavak means poplars by the seas but the abundance of trees are actually not poplars, but plane trees. However, they do attest to the fact Yalikavak does have a very good supply of fresh water, hence the greenness. Combining traditional charm with modern hotel comforts, Yalikavak is the favourite choice of many discerning visitors. The small shops in the traffic free town centre have benefited from sensitive restoration ans conversion and many interesting and unusual souvenirs can be found. A former water cistern has been converted into a small art gallery which exhibits the works of both local and well known artists.