Introducing Yalıkavak

A former fishing and sponge-diving village, Yalıkavak has played up its relative remoteness from Bodrum to attract a more exclusive and Turkish clientele. However, it hasn't escaped the holiday-home-construction craze, and is known too for its upmarket private beaches – Xuma Beach Club and Dodo Beach Club are popular. Its marina keeps the village relatively lively out of season and day trippers will always find a few restaurants open.

Nearby abandoned Yakaköy (between Yalıkavak and Ortakent), the Dibek Sofrası complex contains a museum, art gallery, restaurant and vineyard. It exhibits Ottoman antiques such as jewelled daggers, antique fountain pens and ornate coffee cups collected by the owners.

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