TURKISH CITY FACT SHEETS

AVERAGE AIR TEMPERATURES Minimum - Maximum

The old village of Bitez is set back from the beach and populated almost entirely by local residents. The increase in tourism over the last few years has seen an expansion of the village along the sea front. The few original old stone houses have been converted into restaurants and bars and the spaces in between are now new hotels, apartments and shops.

Despite the expansion, Bitez has been able to retain its village atmosphere, providing a quieter place for a more casual evening out than the glitz of nearby Gumbet and Bodrum.

Bitez is the best place on the Peninsula for windsurfing, providing conditions for beginners and experiences surfers. Bitez is gaining a reputation worldwide as the place for surfers visiting Turkey.

The sandy beach is safe for children, and the beach sun loungers provided by the various cafes and bars are all free.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Bodrum (BJV), 40Km from village center. Private transfer.

Resorts Bodrum, Gumbet, Bagla, Akyarlar, Turgutreis, Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Gundogan, Turkbuku, Torba, Yaliciftlik.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Airport Service Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archeology.
● Mausoleum.
● Amphitheater.
● Labranda.
● Pamukkale.
● Mylassa.
● Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
● Milas Carpet Village.

Local Excursions  
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
● Bodrum Peninsula: Gumusluk (Myndos), Daily Sailing Gulet Cruises.
● Comlekci: Milas Carpet Village Village Crafts, Pottery, Carpet Making.
● Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Karahayit, Thermal Springs.
● Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean Rock Tombs, Dalyan Delta Boat Trip.
● Kos: Greek Island Ferry Trip. Guided sightseeing excursion
● Windsurfing.
● Scuba Diving.

Overnight Excursions  
● Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night.