Gümüşlük, a unique bay overlooking the Aegean Sea, has recently become one of the most popular destinations in Bodrum. With its natural ambiance, Gümüşlük is the perfect place for swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and fine dining. As you arrive there, this friendly village warmly welcomes you with its farmers’ market. You can buy handcrafted ceramics, dried gourd lanterns, unique souvenirs, handcrafted jewellery, and many more mementos. The windmills, old white houses in the old Karakaya village complete the bay's picturesque view. Rabbit Island, one of the most popular spots on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretches out through King Road and Koyunbaba Island with its unique nature and beach. This small fishing town, Gümüşlük, has a rich and colourful culture and boasts some of the best fish restaurants in the region. Gümüşlük is also renowned for the most beautiful sunsets on the whole Peninsula. You will most certainly have the most amazing sunset experience at Gümüşlük, watching the sun go down, sitting on tables placed in the shallow sea, your feet in the water whist enjoying the delicious mezes and seafood being served.

An 18 km drive from the centre of Bodrum, Yalıkavak lies on the north-western tip of the Bodrum peninsula, a popular destination for blue voyages along the Turkish Riviera. Over the past few years, Yalıkavak has become one of the most luxurious destinations on the Turquoise Coast and a popular destination for ex-pats as well as anyone seeking out the most luxurious marinas in the world. Surrounded by beautiful blue seas, Yalıkavak is the perfect spot to enjoy the sun and sea on uncrowded beaches. Yalıkavak Marina is a beautiful complex welcoming yachts and offering superyacht facilities, gourmet restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs, entertainment venues, and other amenities appealing to yachties, visitors and locals.

Türkbükü, a wide bay on the northern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, is undoubtedly one of Bodrum’s most popular tourist spots. The coastal villages of Gölköy and Türkbükü have merged to form the vibrant, lush area now known as Göltürkbükü. Mandarin trees are visible almost everywhere, adding to the town's charm. Türkbükü is home to a well-protected harbor surrounded by hills that host luxury hotels and holiday villas. The town is located on the site of the ancient settlement of Caryanda, dating back to the 6th-5th centuries BCE. Along the shoreline, numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs attract visitors with fine dining options and exotic flavors, making Türkbükü a culinary and leisure destination.

Situated to the northeast of Bodrum, Torba Bay is another well-established summer destination close to the town centre. Torba Bay prides itself on its numerous luxury hotels and resorts, offering stunning bays, pine forests, and beautiful beaches. Torba Bay has a long history going back to the Leleg era about 2500 years ago; the remains of an old Lelegian tomb on a hill overlooking the village, as well as the ruins of an old monastery to the eastern end of the bay can be seen.

Turgutreis Bay, named after the famous Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis (1485-1565), is also known as Dragut in the West. It is the second-largest bay town on the Bodrum Peninsula and an important trade center. With its expansive sandy beaches, water sports facilities, delightful fish restaurants, local markets, and vibrant nightlife, it is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations. Located just 20 km from Bodrum, D-Marin Turgutreis is an award-winning marina village with a helicopter pad, creating an elegant coastal atmosphere that appeals to discerning visitors by offering the lifestyle benefits of yachting, Blue Flag facilities, first-class boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. Turgutreis has a considerably dense population compared to other Bodrum towns, as people live here year-round. With various accommodation options available, it is a suitable place for settling down.

Heading west from the city centre of Bodrum, the first village you come across is Gümbet. This small village is surrounded by pine tree clad mountains and a glittering topaz-blue bay offers visitors a serene environment. It is also a perfect holiday destination with various all-inclusive hotels, resorts, holiday-villages, shops, restaurants, and other facilities. The Aquarium Cove, which is famous for its stunning turquoise sea, stretches between Bitez and Gümbet. The Cove is frequently visited by daily excursion boats coming from nearby ports. If you like scuba diving, then Aquarium Cove is the perfect place for you. Aquarium Cove offers a variety of aquatic experiences, especially for divers. Divers get the chance to enjoy the pristine reef paradise, warm water, consistently good visibility, various species of fish, corals, and other sea animals that are abundant underwater. Aquarium Cove is the best diving spot in the Aegean Sea and one of the best scuba diving spots in Türkiye.