Gümüşlük Travel Guide with the Scents of Satsuma and Bougainvillea

When you create a route that is 23 kilometers away from Bodrum and will take approximately 45 minutes, Gümüşlük, one of Bodrum's hidden paradises, which is a 3rd degree natural protected area and a member of the Blue Flag, welcomes you. When you turn your route to the right before reaching Turgutreis, you will proceed towards the road passing by a camping area. The view on the western slope dominated by white houses accompanied by the colors of satsumas and bougainvilleas. When you leave yourself to the sandy road scented with satsumas and bougainvilleas extending from the cobblestone streets of Gümüşlük to the coast, you will be greeted by an ancient city that has remained underwater and most of its traces have been erased.

Myndos Gate

Some of the tombs located in the area where Myndos Gate is located remind us of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. When we look inside from the Myndos Gate, it is possible to observe the ancient city dating back to the 5th century BC. One of the architects of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, II. Founded by Mausolus, the spouse of Artemis, and inhabited by the Lelegians, one of the oldest civilizations in Anatolia; the city hosted many civilizations such as the Ptolemies - the ruins belonging to the Hellenistic period, the Lysimachus Dynasty built by the Ptolemies - and the Pergamon Kingdom, and later came under Roman rule.

Eastern Port and Rabbit Island

Myndos Port, which has an important position in the Caria Region - the ancient name of the region that includes the northern parts of Muğla - has been in constant operation throughout history. When you walk through the sea, it is possible to pass over the ruins of the Eastern Port and reach Asar Island, known as Rabbit Island, which has been closed to visitors for a long time. The surviving parts of this city, which was submerged as a result of a major earthquake, are still discoverable.

Research and Excavations Conducted in Gümüşlük

The Myndos Stadium and Myndos Theater, mentioned in many stories, are among the most important parts that are submerged and destroyed today. There is no other ruin that has been reached other than the Eklisia Church, which dates back to 400 years and dates back to the Byzantine period, one of the old walls of the city that is partially submerged, and the breakwater that is partially submerged, but when you look closely at some parts of the sandy roads we walked along the coast, it is possible to see pieces of columns from Myndos, patterned mosaics, and pieces of objects used in daily life.

Where to Stay in Gümüşlük?

There are many hotels where you can stay on the road to Gümüşlük, but there are a few hotels for those who want to stay in the center of Gümüşlük. Oza Boutique Hotel welcomes us on the road that extends from cobblestone streets to the beach. It is possible to watch the view of Gümüşlük from above at Oza, which is located opposite the Gümüşlük Taxi. When you look down from Oza, Otel Gümüşlük is at the end of the road leading to the beach. Otel Gümüşlük, which is closest to the coastline and many entertainment venues, is one of the hotels with the most peaceful ambiance in Gümüşlük. When you go down to the beach and turn left, you can visit Paradise Gümüşlük and Hope Hotel, or you can turn the other way and stay at Liman Hotel Gümüşlük, which is right on the seashore. Although all these hotels have a price policy that varies depending on the season, they have affordable prices for you to plan your holiday with a small amount.

What to Eat in Gümüşlük?

The sandy roads you walk along the beach do not only contain traces of the past, when you turn your perspective towards the sea, it is possible to see restaurants where you can smell the smell of grilled fish blended with the smell of iodine. There are many fish restaurants on the coastline of Gümüşlük, but there are three restaurants that are mostly preferred by people visiting Gümüşlük; Karafaki, Melengeç and Mimoza. Karafaki welcomes you as you go down from Gümüşlük's Handicrafts Bazaar. When you finish the beach and go a little further, it is possible to reach the colorful ambiance of Melengeç and Mimoza surrounded by white and pink. For those who do not want to eat fish, there are also restaurants that offer you various red meat products, but it should not be forgotten that Gümüşlük is one of the best coastal cities for eating fish. If you are out for an evening walk, do not leave without stopping by the lokma shops in the Gümüşlük Handicrafts Bazaar and tasting ice cream.

Entertainment in Gümüşlük

You can visit Limon Gümüşlük to feel the smells of satsuma and bougainvillea that accompany us throughout the day while watching the sunset and enjoying your meal. After refreshing your energy at the end of the day, let's go down to the beach and leave ourselves to the melody of jazz music played all around. You can come across many events within the scope of the Gümüşlük Music Festival, but if you do not want to be involved in these events, you can attend the live music events organized at Club Gümüşlük or Off Gümüşlük. Eklisia Lounge, which has the same name as Eklisia from the Byzantine Age, can accompany your night with various artists and historical texture. A calmer nightThose who want to spend their nights can leave all these melodies in the background and visit the Gümüşlük Culture and Art House, visit the Gümüşlük Bazaar and end the night by taking a look at the completely handmade products and the production processes of these products.

While Saying Goodbye to Gümüşlük

The peace that the scent of bougainvillea left behind from Gümüşlük seems to be a reason for us to visit Gümüşlük again. When you visit Gümüşlük and come to the end of your trip, while you turn your back to the sunset and say goodbye to the scent of bougainvillea pink decorating the white houses, we turn our route to another travel destination.

Written by: Batın Türk