A small town in the Mugla province right on the Aegean coast, Yalikavak is a well known and most important tourist attraction in it's own right and is located at the north eastern of the Bodrum peninsula, and surrounded by hills allowing you to view the town and the beautiful Mediterranean coastline.
The harbour itself has a foriegn but friendly feel to it, you can watch the yacht's come and go and watch the fishing boats unload the fish that you may enjoy at any number of local restaurants, having visits from not only foriegners and Turkish but also celebrities has earnt Yalikavak the title of the "St. Tropez of Turkey", Yalikavak was once the main fishing port of the peninsula and is now considered to be more elite with it's bustling centre of commerce, especially on market day when everyone is out.
Every Thursday when the biggest market of the Bodrum Peninsula is always the place to visit, you can purchase anything from souvenirs, hand made clothes, jewellery, etc will be fun for anyone, but if shopping isn't your thing, then why not head to the beaches, the snorkelling and the angling in Yalikavak is said to be as good here as anywhere else in a coastal region in Turkey, so why not swim with a Monacus Seal while they're still around, or even. Sea Bass or Octopus, there are shops available for you to go fishing as they sell the equipment.
After a day out at sea, you may be feeling a little hungry, so why not head to a coastline bar or restaurant, the restaurants themselves offer fresh and tasty cooking, all the best dishes in the region, so why not enjoy the sunset and admire the yachts and fishing boats that come in and out of the harbour as you do, the fishes that are locally caught are not to be missed, they are divine.
Looking for self catering holiday accommodation in Yalikavak? Then below is a selection of apartments in Yalikavak and villas in Yalikavak that can be rented direct from their owners. You can either click on each listing for further details or you can use our search engine on the left if you are looking for something in particular.
