Gümüşlük

It is a sheltered cove on the western side of the Bodrum Peninsula. 

It is bounded by Dönmez Point to the northwest, Karabakla Point to the southwest, 

and is sheltered 1.2 miles east of Çavuş Island. 

At the entrance to the cove, on the entrance-facing side of the high peninsula with a large flagpole on its summit, there are underwater ruins (of an old pier) extending up to 30 meters. 

Also, extending 40 meters into the cove from the island on your starboard side, which is connected to the land by sparse rocks, there are ruins.

After this entrance, in the harbor section extending northward, anchor in 6-15 meters depth without approaching too close to the east. In the eastern part of the narrow middle section of the cove, there is an old submerged concrete pier extending up to 40 meters. The cove becomes quite shallow towards the end.

Vessels generally remain at anchor. The bottom provides good holding, however, due to the cove being small and the large number of incoming vessels, complications occasionally occur, especially in windy weather. 

The western-facing shores of the cove are low and strong northwest winds affect the cove. Although these winds do not raise waves due to the location, they blow across the cove entrance. 

It becomes very crowded especially during summer months. It is advisable to be careful regarding distance both when backing to shore and when anchoring.

There is a municipal pier inside the cove (Contact 0252-394 37 24 and 0536 412 58 19). 

Vessels anchor and back stern-to at this pier. In front of the pier, it is advisable to drop anchor to the northwest and pay out a long rode. This section provides poor holding and wind effect is felt. 

The pier is generally used by day-trippers and vessels wanting to take on supplies for entry and exit. Electricity and water are available at the pier. 

Fish auctions are held at this location in the morning and evening. Fresh fish is available. Additionally, there is also a fish shop in the town.

Gümüşlük, a natural harbor, is the location of the historic Myndos Ruins. For this reason, it has been declared a protected site and placed under conservation in terms of construction. 

Beautiful fish restaurants await you along the coast. There are very nice cafes in Gümüşlük. By the seaside, there is a barbershop where you can get a shave while watching the sea.

Markets have all kinds of food and beverage supplies. A local market is held on Wednesdays. 

In Gümüşlük, there are historic vineyards and a church where art events are organized every year. Modern facilities have been established and wine production has also begun. There are tangerine orchards in the interior of Gümüşlük.

There are regular minibus services from Gümüşlük to Bodrum, Turgutreis and Yalıkavak. Taxis are available.

The town has a health clinic, gendarmerie station, and 2 pharmacies.

In Gümüşlük, a town that artists cannot give up, exhibitions are occasionally held and many artistic events are organized.