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No. 100 Top 100 City Destinations 2025

Muğla

Türkiye

Türkiye's turquoise coast: Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and ancient ruins by the sea.

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Overview

Muğla is No. 100 in Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. The entry covers the province of Muğla in south-west Türkiye, whose resorts line the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Visitors come for Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, for traditional gulet boat cruises among the bays and islands, and for ancient sites such as Kaunos and the rock tombs of Dalyan. The provincial capital, also called Muğla, is a small inland town with old Ottoman houses.

The beach and lagoon at Ölüdeniz
The beach and lagoon at Ölüdeniz. Photo: Tevfik Teker, CC BY 3.0, source

Best time to go

May, June, September and October are warm with fewer crowds; the sea is warmest from July to September.

July and August are hot and very busy. Many resort businesses close from November to March.

Top sights

  • 1

    Bodrum Castle

    The Castle of St Peter, home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

  • 2

    Ölüdeniz

    A lagoon beach near Fethiye, famous for paragliding from Babadağ mountain.

  • 3

    Dalyan

    River boat trips past Lycian rock tombs to Kaunos and İztuzu Beach.

  • 4

    Marmaris

    A resort town and marina on a sheltered bay, a base for boat trips.

  • 5

    Butterfly Valley

    A secluded beach and canyon reached by boat from Ölüdeniz.

  • 6

    Gulet cruises

    Day trips or multi-day cruises on traditional wooden boats.

Getting there

Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) serves Bodrum, and Dalaman Airport (DLM) serves Marmaris, Fethiye and Dalyan; both have many seasonal flights.

Getting around

Dolmuş minibuses link towns and beaches; intercity buses run between the main resorts. A car gives the most freedom.

Practical tips

Currency
Turkish lira (TRY). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for dolmuş fares and small shops.
Language
Turkish. English is widely spoken in the resorts.
Safety
The resorts are generally safe; take care in the sun and on boats. The emergency number is 112.
Visa & entry
Citizens of many countries, including the UK and EU countries, can visit Türkiye visa-free for short stays; others need an e-Visa. Apply only on the official site evisa.gov.tr and check the current rules for your passport.
Power
230 V, 50 Hz; plug types C and F.

Official information: Go Türkiye (official tourism website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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