The picturesque town of Yalikavak lies on the north-west tip of the Bodrum peninsula, one of Turkey's most historically important and beautiful areas. Yalikavak is renowned for it's superb sunsets, unspoilt shorelines and sparkling clean seas.
It is located just 10 miles from Bodrum
town and used to be a fishing and sponge divers village. The village is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on the Bodrum Peninsula.
The relaxed atmosphere makes it the perfect resort for those who want to experience the "real Turkey", providing authentic local life at reasonable prices.
Eating out and Shopping
It is 
very pleasant to stroll along the promenade in the evening experiencing the traditional small harbour with it's numerous restaurants offering the freshest seafood or take in the more laid-back feel of the new marina. The charming village square is a popular meeting place with its many authentic coffee houses and it's cobbled streets offering shopping opportunities. Don't miss the cake shop down by the harbour! Yalikavak has a good selection of shops for a village - including a post office, touris
t shops, carpet shops, small grocery shops, chemists, a medical centre, bakeries and banks.During the summer the shops are usually open until midnight. The village hosts a popular clothing and food market once a week on a Thursday - see images in "Gallery" - and a flea market on the last Sunday of the month.
Harbour and Marina
This fertile coastline with clear waters and a small beach is ideal for sailing and water sports and attracts many foreign yachts to the harbour which once sheltered fishing boats. The newly built Port Bodrum in Yalikavak has brought new visitors and a sleek, sophisticated new image. The 450 berth marina offers its guests everything a five-star resort can provide. It contains a number of small exclusive shops along with a small supermarket. It also offers some interesting attractions such as diving and sailing schools.
Attractions and History
Many buildings in the town have undergone sensitive restoration including the conversion of an old water cistern into an art gallery. Yalikavak's history goes parallel with that of Bodrum. Today, most of the archaeological remains are unexcavated sites. It is suggested that the ancient city of Yalıkavak was situated on top of one of the hills. Few tombstones and city walls still bear witness to history of the town. the Carian cave tombs are worth seeing. The tombs have been carved directly into the rock and fronted with cut stones. It once contained a funerary urn in the shape of a ship's prow. Located along the main road are a number of antique cisterns which have been used by the numerous civilizations. Many are still used today. Yalikavak is famous for the numerous windmills found in the vicinity. The winds that until recently turned the vanes of these working windmills, now fill the sails of boats and windsurfs. Another “typical” feature found in abundance here are domed water cisterns which, in the past, were used in times of drought and are now being adapted for artistic and cultural uses
