Golturkbuku

A Dazzling Diamond: Golturkbuku

An ancient Caria region and the home of pioneer sailor Scylax , who discovered the western shores of the Indian Ocean in the 6th century BC, this region is currently very popular among the Turks and the most popular holiday destination of the jet set.

While the Golkoy side of this large bay is quieter and calmer, the Turkbuku side is more active and livelier.

The hotels and the surrounding bars are especially frequented by high society and celebrities. The piers are used for sunbathing during the day, and the towels and sun beds are replaced by the dining tables at night.

Golturkbuku , a resort that can be compared to Côte d'Azur, shines like a diamond in Bodrum with its magnificent sea, eye-catching natural beauty and venues that appeal to refined tastes.



History:

The ruins on the ridge dominating the Turkbuku bay on the northwest side of the Bodrum Peninsula and Lower Golkoy on its shore, belong to the Lelegian city of Madnasa.

Madnasa, dating back to the 5th century BC, is located on the Kaleyikigi hills within the areas of Golkoy and Gundogan. Remains of an Acropolis, city walls and rock tombs can be seen here.

Rock tombs:

In the western part of Golkoy, the ruins scattered on both sides of the road before coming to the health center attract everyone's attention. The ruins on the south side of the road and the circular shaped rock tombs opened on the front of the main rock mass are from this period.
   


Small niches within the tombs could possibly be the areas where the ashes or bones of the cremated bodies were placed. Rows of rock tombs can be seen on the west of Kemaliye Street.

Roman and Byzantine Ruins:

Even between the streets, Roman Byzantine ruins can be found in Golturkbuku .

A rectangular structure with a dome and niches at the beginning of Sahil Street, and another tower in the same style on the way back to the Hilton Hotel to Cennet Bay, which is thought to be the continuation of the remains of a city wall, are examples of these historic sites.

What to see:


Rock tombs.


Turkbuku Market, opens on Mondays.


Golkoy Market, opens on Tuesdays.

What to do:


Traveling around the bay by boat.


Watching the moonrise ceremonies during the full moon.


Sunbathing all day long at one of the piers of the venues on the beach.


Buying bergamot jam, jewelry, and clothes from local vendors on the beach.


Bird watching in Golkoy wetlands.


Photographing the extinct date palm trees in Golkoy wetlands.

Places to swim:
It is possible to swim from the beach and piers of the venues on the beach and from the Municipality Public Beach.