A village of timber-balconied houses at the head of the Gulf of Gökova, with a river you can swim in and a beach built for kitesurfing.
Shallow, flat water and a reliable afternoon wind make Akyaka one of the best kite spots in Turkey. Schools line the beach.
A crystal-clear river flowing through reed beds to the sea. Swim at the mouth, take a boat up it or eat at a riverside restaurant.
The main beach, with plane trees for shade and the gulf to swim in.
Boat trips cross the gulf to Sedir Island’s ancient ruins and its famous sand.
The village was built in a traditional Ula style, with timber balconies and carved eaves, and is now protected.
Walk or cycle across the plain behind the village to the small town of Gökova.
The road from Muğla drops to the coast through a pass with a tea garden and a view across the whole gulf.
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