In Bodrum, you can dine elegantly beside yachts, then find that a small plate of vegetables in olive oil is the day’s strongest memory. The pleasure lies in understanding what you order and where it fits in the day. Aegean cooking meets the sea here, while the choice between a quiet bay and a...
Bodrum 2026: tourism, accommodation and everyday life around the peninsula
Bodrum brings together a harbour, castle, coastal neighbourhoods and villages across the peninsula. Staying in the centre, beside a beach or near a marina creates quite different trips. Decide on your daily activities...
Muğla 2026: Coastal Towns, Forests and a Maritime Economy
Muğla lies in southwestern Türkiye and includes well-known destinations such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Datça. Its inland administrative centres, coastal resorts and farming villages have quite different characters. Good planning...
🌊 Muğla 2026: A practical guide for foreign residents
Muğla contains very different places: Bodrum, Fethiye and Marmaris have distinct routines and costs. Choosing the right town is central to a sustainable budget.
📍 1) Where is Muğla, and why does it attract residents?
🏞️ This extensive...
🌊 Introduction
Muğla is a coastal province in south-western Türkiye, facing both the Aegean and the Mediterranean. It includes famous holiday destinations such as Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye, drawing visitors from Türkiye and abroad.
🏖️ Coast and beaches
Its deeply indented coastline extends...