Güvercinlik, picturesquely translating to ‘dovecote’, lies by the sea on the main Milas-Bodrum highway. Anxious to reach Bodrum, few visitors stopped here in the past, but its new handsome hotels are putting it on the map. The extensive area over which the touristic establishments are spread avoids crowding, giving them liberty to space their facilities and leave free space for landscaping and greenery. The bay, protected by Salih Island, offers opportunities for all watersports, particularly water-skiing. Although the larger hotels have just about everything that a guest may desire, trips to the bright lights of Bodrum or to the market town of Milas are easy by regular minibus or inter-city buses that pass through. Also, for those who may wish to try some simple village fare, small local restaurants serve tasty native dishes. The close proximity of Güvercinlik to the Bodrum/Milas International Airport is an added asset as less time is spent intransit and more enjoying the holidays.
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