| Average MinimumTemperatures inMugla, Turkey | Average MaximumTemperature inMugla, Turkey | AverageRainfall/ Precipitation (mm) | Wet Days | |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in January | 1.6 | 9.7 | 241.3 | 16.4 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in February | 1.9 | 10.8 | 176.0 | 13.7 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in March | 3.4 | 13.9 | 125.5 | 11.7 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in April | 6.9 | 18.5 | 64.7 | 9.6 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in May | 11.3 | 24.1 | 47.3 | 8.1 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in June | 16.0 | 29.5 | 22.5 | 3.7 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in July | 19.5 | 33.1 | 7.2 | 1.7 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in August | 19.4 | 33.2 | 8.4 | 1.3 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in September | 15.2 | 29.1 | 16.1 | 2.7 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in October | 10.1 | 22.8 | 63.8 | 6.9 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in November | 5.7 | 16.3 | 135.6 | 11.0 |
Climate/Temperature inMugla in December | 3.2 | 11.2 | 275.4 | 16.6 |
26 Ekim 2011 Çarşamba
Mugla Climate & Temperature
Mugla Museum And The Historıcal Ruins
The Muğla Museum is situated in the old prison building that is behind the courthouse. At the end of 1992, as a result of the excavations made in Özlüce Village Kaklıcatepe, many animal and plant fossils were found. In 1994 the museum was opened for visits with the exhibition of these fossils.
The fossils being exhibited in the Muğla Museum belong to the creatures that lived 5 - 9 million years ago. These creatures have lived on a wide area from the Eastern Asia to Spain. The fossils of the creatures of this period have been found in the Tervel Basin of Spain, therefore this period is called Turolian.
During the excavations, fossils of a giraffe family, horned creatures, a rhinoceros family, hosed mammals, a pig family, a horse family and carnivorous and many kinds of plants were found. A part of these fossils is exhibited in the natural history part of the museum.
Another part open for visit in the Muğla Museum is the ethnography section. Clothes and daily use tools from various parts of Muğla are being exhibited in this section.
Stratonikeia
The archaic city of Stratonikeia lies in the borders of Eskihisar Village on Yatağan - Milas highway that is 6 - 7 km to the west of Yatağan District of Muğla.
The city was established in the 3rd century BC. Syrian King 1st Seleukos(Seleukos I) gave his wife Stratonike to his son Antiokhos. Antiokhos has established a city in the name of Stratonike, who was first his step mother, and then his wife.
According to Strabon, who was a traveler and a writer, the city was full of very beautiful buildings. From the coins obtained during the excavations, it is understood that Stratonikeia coins had been minted since the date of its gaining its independence from Rhodes in 167 BC and continued until the Gallienus period (253 - 268 AD).
The acropolis of the city is at the top of a mountain in the south. This top is surrounded with a wall. Ruins of a small temple constructed for the emperor can be seen on a terrace on the noth slope of the mountain, just below the highway of today.
There is a theatre below this temple. Here, a cavea is divided into 9 cuneusas with stairs and there is a single diazoma. The remainders of the stage building have been exposed to a great extent as a result of the excavations. Above the archaic city, Eskihisar Village, which is left today, is located. The city is surrounded with walls and today, only unimportant projections of the city walls can be seen. The ruins of a strong fort made of cut stones and lime mortar lie in the northeastern corner of the settlement area. From the inscription stones and column bodies taken from other buildings, it is understood that the building was repaired.
The main entrance door in the north of the city consists of large blocks. It is made with wide and fine masonry. The ruins show that there was an arch on that door. The door has two entrances. There is a nymphaion between the two door entrances. Behind the door, an area with columns and a road are seen.
In the middle of the city, the most significant building, a bouleuterion, where the city assembly meets, is located. A door standing alone in the west of this building is the entrance door of the area. This was claimed to be Serapis Temple; but the inscriptions found in the excavations have shown that this thought was wrong. On the northen external wall of the Bouleuterion, the price list of Diocletianus and the introduction part relating to the application of it are written in Latin. The seats of this building in the lower part are protected.
In the western part of the city, the building named a gymnasion, where the young people were trained in intellectual and physical aspects and trained sports in Ancient Greek and Rome, exists.
There are chamber graves at the side of the holy road in front of the entrance door of the city. The holy road starting from the entrance door passes through the necropolis and reaches to the Hekate holy area in Lagina. This necropolis area has disappeared today remaining under a coal mine basin.
Lagina
Lagina Hekate holy area is on the borders of the Turgut Area of the Yatağan District of Muğla. The Lagina ruins are reached by going 9 km by the asphalt road that splits in to two taking the right near the Thermal plant. The fame of the Lagina holy area, which was an important cult centre of Karia, has reached today and this area is now called Lenye.
The last researches have shown that the region has an uninterrupted settlement since the ancient Bronze Age (3000 BC) until today. Seleukos kings have made the Lagina holy area a religion centre and Stratonikeia city, which is 11 km away, a political centre.
In accordance with the information we obtained from the inscriptions that are still existent on the Stratonikeia bouleuterion walls of Lagina, these two cities were connected to each other with a holy road.
In the Lagina holy area, a propylon (monumental entrance door), a holy road, an altar, a a periobolos (wall surrounding the holy area), the Doric Stoas and the Hekate temple are located.
The holy area is also surrounded by 2 metre walls forming the back wall of the Stoas. The monumental entrance door having three entrances and an apsis carried by four Ionian columns is connected to the Stoas via a door.
There are 10 stair series connected to the stone laid road going to the altar from the monumental entrance door. The temple surrounded by five stair series and based on a platform that has a single series of columns with the Korinth heads and the Attic Ion aisles, is in the middle of the holy area. The temple is constructed in the pseudo dipteros style, with 8 x 11 columns in the Korinth style. There are two Ionian columns in the Pronaos part.
The archaeological excavations carried out in the Lagina holy area are important in terms of their being the first archaeological excavations carried out by the Turkish scientists. These excavations have been carried out by Osman Hamdi Bey and Halit Ethem Bey. In 1993, the archaeological excavation and the restoration works were re - started under the control of the Muğla Museum Directorate and the consultancy of an architect-archeologist Ahmet Tırpan.
The friezes of the temple have been taken to the İstanbul Archaeology Museum by Osman Hamdi Bey and they are being exhibited in the same museum. The friezes have four different themes. (In the east: scenes relating to the life of Zeus: in the west: the war of the gods and giants; in the south: Karia meeting of the gods; in the north: the war of Amazons)
Sedir Island
Sedir Island (Kedriai ancient city), that is on the borders of the Ula district, in the Gökova Gulf, with its archaeological natural structure, is one of the parts of the region, where cultural tourism is very dense. Transportation to Sedir Island is provided with boats from Gökova - Akyaka Area or from Çamlıköy.
A great number of towers and walls made of smooth cut stone, the Apollo temple and the church that is made later in its place, the well - protected theatre that is still standing, the agora and the ancient harbor ruins of Sedir Island are places that are worth seeing.
The fossils being exhibited in the Muğla Museum belong to the creatures that lived 5 - 9 million years ago. These creatures have lived on a wide area from the Eastern Asia to Spain. The fossils of the creatures of this period have been found in the Tervel Basin of Spain, therefore this period is called Turolian.
During the excavations, fossils of a giraffe family, horned creatures, a rhinoceros family, hosed mammals, a pig family, a horse family and carnivorous and many kinds of plants were found. A part of these fossils is exhibited in the natural history part of the museum.
Another part open for visit in the Muğla Museum is the ethnography section. Clothes and daily use tools from various parts of Muğla are being exhibited in this section.
Stratonikeia
The archaic city of Stratonikeia lies in the borders of Eskihisar Village on Yatağan - Milas highway that is 6 - 7 km to the west of Yatağan District of Muğla.
The city was established in the 3rd century BC. Syrian King 1st Seleukos(Seleukos I) gave his wife Stratonike to his son Antiokhos. Antiokhos has established a city in the name of Stratonike, who was first his step mother, and then his wife.
According to Strabon, who was a traveler and a writer, the city was full of very beautiful buildings. From the coins obtained during the excavations, it is understood that Stratonikeia coins had been minted since the date of its gaining its independence from Rhodes in 167 BC and continued until the Gallienus period (253 - 268 AD).
The acropolis of the city is at the top of a mountain in the south. This top is surrounded with a wall. Ruins of a small temple constructed for the emperor can be seen on a terrace on the noth slope of the mountain, just below the highway of today.
There is a theatre below this temple. Here, a cavea is divided into 9 cuneusas with stairs and there is a single diazoma. The remainders of the stage building have been exposed to a great extent as a result of the excavations. Above the archaic city, Eskihisar Village, which is left today, is located. The city is surrounded with walls and today, only unimportant projections of the city walls can be seen. The ruins of a strong fort made of cut stones and lime mortar lie in the northeastern corner of the settlement area. From the inscription stones and column bodies taken from other buildings, it is understood that the building was repaired.
The main entrance door in the north of the city consists of large blocks. It is made with wide and fine masonry. The ruins show that there was an arch on that door. The door has two entrances. There is a nymphaion between the two door entrances. Behind the door, an area with columns and a road are seen.
In the middle of the city, the most significant building, a bouleuterion, where the city assembly meets, is located. A door standing alone in the west of this building is the entrance door of the area. This was claimed to be Serapis Temple; but the inscriptions found in the excavations have shown that this thought was wrong. On the northen external wall of the Bouleuterion, the price list of Diocletianus and the introduction part relating to the application of it are written in Latin. The seats of this building in the lower part are protected.
In the western part of the city, the building named a gymnasion, where the young people were trained in intellectual and physical aspects and trained sports in Ancient Greek and Rome, exists.
There are chamber graves at the side of the holy road in front of the entrance door of the city. The holy road starting from the entrance door passes through the necropolis and reaches to the Hekate holy area in Lagina. This necropolis area has disappeared today remaining under a coal mine basin.
Lagina
Lagina Hekate holy area is on the borders of the Turgut Area of the Yatağan District of Muğla. The Lagina ruins are reached by going 9 km by the asphalt road that splits in to two taking the right near the Thermal plant. The fame of the Lagina holy area, which was an important cult centre of Karia, has reached today and this area is now called Lenye.
The last researches have shown that the region has an uninterrupted settlement since the ancient Bronze Age (3000 BC) until today. Seleukos kings have made the Lagina holy area a religion centre and Stratonikeia city, which is 11 km away, a political centre.
In accordance with the information we obtained from the inscriptions that are still existent on the Stratonikeia bouleuterion walls of Lagina, these two cities were connected to each other with a holy road.
In the Lagina holy area, a propylon (monumental entrance door), a holy road, an altar, a a periobolos (wall surrounding the holy area), the Doric Stoas and the Hekate temple are located.
The holy area is also surrounded by 2 metre walls forming the back wall of the Stoas. The monumental entrance door having three entrances and an apsis carried by four Ionian columns is connected to the Stoas via a door.
There are 10 stair series connected to the stone laid road going to the altar from the monumental entrance door. The temple surrounded by five stair series and based on a platform that has a single series of columns with the Korinth heads and the Attic Ion aisles, is in the middle of the holy area. The temple is constructed in the pseudo dipteros style, with 8 x 11 columns in the Korinth style. There are two Ionian columns in the Pronaos part.
The archaeological excavations carried out in the Lagina holy area are important in terms of their being the first archaeological excavations carried out by the Turkish scientists. These excavations have been carried out by Osman Hamdi Bey and Halit Ethem Bey. In 1993, the archaeological excavation and the restoration works were re - started under the control of the Muğla Museum Directorate and the consultancy of an architect-archeologist Ahmet Tırpan.
The friezes of the temple have been taken to the İstanbul Archaeology Museum by Osman Hamdi Bey and they are being exhibited in the same museum. The friezes have four different themes. (In the east: scenes relating to the life of Zeus: in the west: the war of the gods and giants; in the south: Karia meeting of the gods; in the north: the war of Amazons)
Sedir Island (Kedriai ancient city), that is on the borders of the Ula district, in the Gökova Gulf, with its archaeological natural structure, is one of the parts of the region, where cultural tourism is very dense. Transportation to Sedir Island is provided with boats from Gökova - Akyaka Area or from Çamlıköy.
A great number of towers and walls made of smooth cut stone, the Apollo temple and the church that is made later in its place, the well - protected theatre that is still standing, the agora and the ancient harbor ruins of Sedir Island are places that are worth seeing.
Mugla Town - Traditional Houses
Mugla town has become a tourist destination only recently. The traditional houses are one of its main attractions. These 100 to 300 years old houses with red tiled roofs, beaked chimneys and ornate doors are made of wood and stone in what is called Turkish and Greek styles. They differ in the amount of wood and stone used in their construction and their arrangement in either of two styles called `intravert` and `extravert`. The walls are whitewashed and covered with green foliage. The red, white and green colors seem to blend harmoniously and with the peculiar construction make the houses look very attractive. Other things to see are the Ottoman style market, the 1495 A.D. Kursunlu Cami mosque and the museum, which has a good collection of artifacts and 9 million years old animal and plant fossils.
Resort Towns, Swimming, Beaches
The province of Mugla includes the popular holiday cities of Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca, Koycegiz (Dalyan) and Fethiye. Beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnificent landscapes offer holiday- makers plenty of choice. Mugla, the province's capital, lies inland and is known for its traditional architecture. In the village of Ozluce, a veritable open-air museum east of Mugla, is Turolian Park, where you can find fossils that geologists claim are from 5 - 9 million years old.
The Datca Peninsula provides a natural boundary between the Gulf of Gokova in the Aegean Sea to the north, and the Gulf of Hisaronu in the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Along the 75 km from Marmaris to Datca, the road winds among trees and hills, opening onto lovely views over the blue expanse. Campers have many wonderful settings to choose from. Those who are less adventurous can stay in one of the many comfortable holiday villages. The beautiful blue-flag Aktur beach is 25 km from Datca. In Datca white-washed buildings hung with bougainvillaea decorate the town. The marina is on the southern bay and swimmers prefer the northern bay. Around the marina bars, cafes and a wide selection of shops keep the tourist's interest.
Some shops remain open well into the evening. Relaxing over a pre-dinner drink and then a delicious meal in a friendly restaurant is a popular way to spend the evening hours. Of course, the local eateries offer both fresh fish and classical Turkish cuisine. With any retraining energy, take a stroll and find a disco to your liking until the early morning. The Kormen Harbor, 10 km north of Datca is connected to Bodrum by a daily terry line.
As you travel out of Datca either by road or by boat you will find unspoiled flays and golden sandy beaches. Kargi is one of the most popular.
At the end of the peninsula (38 km from Datca stands the ancient Carian city of Knidos, described by Strabo as "a city that was built for the most beautiful of goddesses, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful of peninsulas." Famous as a center of art and culture in the fourth century B.C. the city had two harbors: one on the Aegean and the other on the Mediterranean. The remains of a circular temple dedicated to the goddess of love overlook the two harbors. The arcaded walkway was built of white marble in heart- shaped columns. Praxiteles' legendary statue Aphrodite, one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity, once graced this temple.
At Ekincik, a delightful yacht mooring, you can enjoy some of the breathtaking beauty of this area. Only a half hour's drive from Dalaman Airport, Sarigerme has wonderful sandy beaches, and a pleasant holiday village discreetly situated in a pine forest. The Dalaman River is the best place for rafting, the best time for it being between May and October.
The road to Fethiye winds up and down hills through a heavily forested region that offers occasional glimpses of the sea and an islet or two basking in total seclusion. The Gulf of Gocek and its friendly marina is one of the best sailing spots on the Mediterranean. Dotted with islands and sculpted by many coves, its land and seascapes are irresistible. The ruins of Arymaxa, an ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure water. Opposite, on Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including those of the ancient shipyards.
The popular resort Fethiye, 135 Ian southeast of Marmaris boasts an important marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the little port. Above the town, (called Telmessos in antiquity), numerous Lycian rock tombs, reproducing the facade's of ancient buildings, were cut into the cliff face. The Tomb of Amyntas, which probably dates from the fourth century B.C., is the most remarkable.
Swimmers head for the popular Calis Beach, four kilometers west of town, or to Sovalye Island, opposite the harbor, which blazes with flowers in the spring.
The road to Belcegiz Bay takes you through the mountains where cozy guest houses cater to those seeking mountain scenery. Ocakkoy is a mountain village that is a must to see. Stay in one of the lovely guest houses and enjoy the numerous hiking possibilities. Hisaronu, also in the mountains, has very nice hotels. Kayakoy, 4 km from Hisaronu, is a picturesque ghost town of old houses and churches. Explore the bay and the beautiful Blue Lagoon (Oludeniz) where the calm, crystal clear water is ideal for swimming and other water sports. The Blue Lagoon is one of the best places in the world to do absolutely nothing but soak up the sun amid stunning natural surroundings. From Mt. Baba (1,969 in), you can paraglide into the Blue Lagoon. For those seeking accommodation, Belcegiz beach is highly recommended. Intoxicating scenery surrounds the beach and shady park at Kidirak. On Gemiler Island (St. Nicholas Island), Byzantine ruins lie tucked amid the pines. South of Kidirak beach, Koturumsu Bay is reachable only by boat. Beyond the idyllic beach, a forest, waterfalls and a valley filled with hundreds of varieties of butterflies await the intrepid explorer. High in the mountains above Fethiye a rushing torrent cuts a narrow gorge through the mountains, creating Saklikent (Hidden City) Canyon 44 km south of Fethiye. A cool refuge on hot summer days, Saklikent is a favorite picnic spot, with rustic restaurants serving delectable fresh trout. Yakakoy (Tlos) 36 km south of Fethiye, is the oldest city in the Lycian region and the home of the Lycian Hero Bellerophon. Visitors can see the remains of a castle, the agora, the necropolis, the theatre, Roman baths and a good view of Esen Valley. Two kin east is Tlos Park, ideal for picnicking. Pinara, 49 km south of Fethiye, is another ancient mountain city. It is ideal for hiking and visitors can see the remains of a theatre, an agora, a rock tomb, and baths.
About 65 kin southeast Fethiye, near Kinik, are the ruins of Xanthos, an important Lycian capital in a splendid natural setting. Nearby Letoon was formerly an important religious cult center where temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo stood in ancient times.
The Datca Peninsula provides a natural boundary between the Gulf of Gokova in the Aegean Sea to the north, and the Gulf of Hisaronu in the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Along the 75 km from Marmaris to Datca, the road winds among trees and hills, opening onto lovely views over the blue expanse. Campers have many wonderful settings to choose from. Those who are less adventurous can stay in one of the many comfortable holiday villages. The beautiful blue-flag Aktur beach is 25 km from Datca. In Datca white-washed buildings hung with bougainvillaea decorate the town. The marina is on the southern bay and swimmers prefer the northern bay. Around the marina bars, cafes and a wide selection of shops keep the tourist's interest.
Some shops remain open well into the evening. Relaxing over a pre-dinner drink and then a delicious meal in a friendly restaurant is a popular way to spend the evening hours. Of course, the local eateries offer both fresh fish and classical Turkish cuisine. With any retraining energy, take a stroll and find a disco to your liking until the early morning. The Kormen Harbor, 10 km north of Datca is connected to Bodrum by a daily terry line.
As you travel out of Datca either by road or by boat you will find unspoiled flays and golden sandy beaches. Kargi is one of the most popular.
At the end of the peninsula (38 km from Datca stands the ancient Carian city of Knidos, described by Strabo as "a city that was built for the most beautiful of goddesses, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful of peninsulas." Famous as a center of art and culture in the fourth century B.C. the city had two harbors: one on the Aegean and the other on the Mediterranean. The remains of a circular temple dedicated to the goddess of love overlook the two harbors. The arcaded walkway was built of white marble in heart- shaped columns. Praxiteles' legendary statue Aphrodite, one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity, once graced this temple.
At Ekincik, a delightful yacht mooring, you can enjoy some of the breathtaking beauty of this area. Only a half hour's drive from Dalaman Airport, Sarigerme has wonderful sandy beaches, and a pleasant holiday village discreetly situated in a pine forest. The Dalaman River is the best place for rafting, the best time for it being between May and October.
The road to Fethiye winds up and down hills through a heavily forested region that offers occasional glimpses of the sea and an islet or two basking in total seclusion. The Gulf of Gocek and its friendly marina is one of the best sailing spots on the Mediterranean. Dotted with islands and sculpted by many coves, its land and seascapes are irresistible. The ruins of Arymaxa, an ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure water. Opposite, on Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including those of the ancient shipyards.
The popular resort Fethiye, 135 Ian southeast of Marmaris boasts an important marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. A hill crowned by the ruins of the crusader fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes overlooks the little port. Above the town, (called Telmessos in antiquity), numerous Lycian rock tombs, reproducing the facade's of ancient buildings, were cut into the cliff face. The Tomb of Amyntas, which probably dates from the fourth century B.C., is the most remarkable.
Swimmers head for the popular Calis Beach, four kilometers west of town, or to Sovalye Island, opposite the harbor, which blazes with flowers in the spring.
The road to Belcegiz Bay takes you through the mountains where cozy guest houses cater to those seeking mountain scenery. Ocakkoy is a mountain village that is a must to see. Stay in one of the lovely guest houses and enjoy the numerous hiking possibilities. Hisaronu, also in the mountains, has very nice hotels. Kayakoy, 4 km from Hisaronu, is a picturesque ghost town of old houses and churches. Explore the bay and the beautiful Blue Lagoon (Oludeniz) where the calm, crystal clear water is ideal for swimming and other water sports. The Blue Lagoon is one of the best places in the world to do absolutely nothing but soak up the sun amid stunning natural surroundings. From Mt. Baba (1,969 in), you can paraglide into the Blue Lagoon. For those seeking accommodation, Belcegiz beach is highly recommended. Intoxicating scenery surrounds the beach and shady park at Kidirak. On Gemiler Island (St. Nicholas Island), Byzantine ruins lie tucked amid the pines. South of Kidirak beach, Koturumsu Bay is reachable only by boat. Beyond the idyllic beach, a forest, waterfalls and a valley filled with hundreds of varieties of butterflies await the intrepid explorer. High in the mountains above Fethiye a rushing torrent cuts a narrow gorge through the mountains, creating Saklikent (Hidden City) Canyon 44 km south of Fethiye. A cool refuge on hot summer days, Saklikent is a favorite picnic spot, with rustic restaurants serving delectable fresh trout. Yakakoy (Tlos) 36 km south of Fethiye, is the oldest city in the Lycian region and the home of the Lycian Hero Bellerophon. Visitors can see the remains of a castle, the agora, the necropolis, the theatre, Roman baths and a good view of Esen Valley. Two kin east is Tlos Park, ideal for picnicking. Pinara, 49 km south of Fethiye, is another ancient mountain city. It is ideal for hiking and visitors can see the remains of a theatre, an agora, a rock tomb, and baths.
About 65 kin southeast Fethiye, near Kinik, are the ruins of Xanthos, an important Lycian capital in a splendid natural setting. Nearby Letoon was formerly an important religious cult center where temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo stood in ancient times.
Well-known residents
The following are notable residents of Muğla province:
The historian Herodotus of Halicarnassos
Seaman Turgut Reis
Arms dealer Basil Zaharoff born in Muğla
Turkish orthodox church leader in Bodrum Zihni Özdamar, he worked to get the support of the church authorities for the Turkish War of Independence.
Painter Osman Hamdi Bey had his summer residence in Yatağan
Avram Galanti, prominent Young Turk and supporter of Atatürk in the Jewish community of Bodrum.
Şükrü Kaya, Minister of the Interior under Atatürk, born in İstanköy.
Turkish War of Independence general Mustafa Muğlalı
Founder of Cumhuriyet newspaper and key supporter of AtatürkYunus Nadi Abalıoğlu, and his son Nadir Nadi Abalıoğlu, from Fethiye.
Agriculturalist responsible for planting tea in the Eastern Black Sea region Zihni Derin, from Muğla
Necati Çiller, father of Prime Minister Tansu Çiller, governor of Istanbul in the 1950s, from Milas
The "Fisherman of Halicarnasoss" writer Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, and his student Şadan Gökovalı
Nail Çakırhan, architect of the Akyaka Çakırhan houses and winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture ;
Amateur astronomer and president of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) Janet Akyüz Mattei of Bodrum.
Folk singer Muğlalı Memiş (Memiş Güniç)
Singer and fixture of the Bodrum nightclub scene for many years, Zeki Müren
Poet Can Yücel is buried in Datça, his home in his final years
Poet Erdogan Cokduru born in Marmaris
Former President Kenan Evren now retired in Marmaris, where he spends his days painting
The historian Herodotus of Halicarnassos
Seaman Turgut Reis
Arms dealer Basil Zaharoff born in Muğla
Turkish orthodox church leader in Bodrum Zihni Özdamar, he worked to get the support of the church authorities for the Turkish War of Independence.
Painter Osman Hamdi Bey had his summer residence in Yatağan
Avram Galanti, prominent Young Turk and supporter of Atatürk in the Jewish community of Bodrum.
Şükrü Kaya, Minister of the Interior under Atatürk, born in İstanköy.
Turkish War of Independence general Mustafa Muğlalı
Founder of Cumhuriyet newspaper and key supporter of AtatürkYunus Nadi Abalıoğlu, and his son Nadir Nadi Abalıoğlu, from Fethiye.
Agriculturalist responsible for planting tea in the Eastern Black Sea region Zihni Derin, from Muğla
Necati Çiller, father of Prime Minister Tansu Çiller, governor of Istanbul in the 1950s, from Milas
The "Fisherman of Halicarnasoss" writer Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, and his student Şadan Gökovalı
Nail Çakırhan, architect of the Akyaka Çakırhan houses and winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture ;
Amateur astronomer and president of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) Janet Akyüz Mattei of Bodrum.
Folk singer Muğlalı Memiş (Memiş Güniç)
Singer and fixture of the Bodrum nightclub scene for many years, Zeki Müren
Poet Can Yücel is buried in Datça, his home in his final years
Poet Erdogan Cokduru born in Marmaris
Former President Kenan Evren now retired in Marmaris, where he spends his days painting
Transportation
Transportation
The following are aspects about transportation in Muğla province:
There are two airports in Dalaman and Milas-Bodrum, serving domestic and international flights and catering to the tourism industry.
There are yacht marinas in Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Güllük.
There are many privately-run bus connections to İzmir, Antalya, Ankara, Istanbul and other major cities in Turkey from Muğla and directly from the coastal resorts.
The following are aspects about transportation in Muğla province:
There are yacht marinas in Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Güllük.
There are many privately-run bus connections to İzmir, Antalya, Ankara, Istanbul and other major cities in Turkey from Muğla and directly from the coastal resorts.
Geography
The economy of Muğla relies mainly on tourism (on the coast), and agriculture, forestry and marble quarries inland.
Coast in Muğla province (near Dalaman).
Typical Muğla coastal scene.
Typical Muğla inland landscape.
Agriculture in Muğla is rich and varied; the province is one of Turkey's largest producers of honey, pine-forest honey in particular and citrus fruits are grown in Ortaca, Fethiye, Dalaman and Dalyan.
The province is the second center of marble industry in Turkey after Afyonkarahisar in terms of quantity, variety and quality. Other mineral exploitation includes coal-mining in Yatağan and chrome in Fethiye. Other industry in the province includes the SEKA paper mill in Dalaman and the power stations at Yatağan, Yeniköy and Kemerköy. However Muğla is by no means an industrialised province.
Mugla Tourism
Gökova
Lying on the south coast of Bodrum peninsula, the Gulf of Gökova is a fascinating corner of Turkey, offering lovely views with charming combinations of colors. Pretty shorelines covered with woodland offer every tone of green, while the sea is a wide range of blues. The mountains shelter the setting sun under hues of red and yellow. If you would like to witness all these beauties, there are opportunities to take a yacht tour along these coastlines, and a boat trip on this gulf will make your holiday as beautiful as the place itself.
Köycegiz – Dalyan
Possessing the most special gifts of nature and history, Köycegiz stands beside the same named lake at the tip of which touches the Mediterranean. Now a nature and wild life preserve, this site is a real paradise with its rare and beautiful setting, and with a history going back to 3500 BC. It is possible to cruise over the natural labyrinth-like channel, walled with reeds, that link the sea and the Lake of Köycegiz, which is described as "smooth as glass" till noon and suitable for wind-surfing in the afternoon. The lake contains almost every kind of seafood including carp and crab. Dalyan can be reached at the end of a road decorated with scented frankincense trees. The Dalyan Delta is a unique site, lying peacefully with its golden beach. Sea turtles of Caretta Caretta, and blue crabs live here making the area more attractive.
On the other side of the channel is the marvelous view of the ancient city of Caunos, which was situated on the border between Caria and Lycia and was an important sea-port. The first sight here is the unique and fascinating tombs carved into the rock and overlooking the waterway. Also of interest in this district is the acropolis lying a little inland, together with a Roman temple, antique theatre, Ibrab and Susandaa castles.
The Dalyan region is not the last site in Köycegiz to offer natural beauty. The Gulf of Göcek, with its many bays facing numerous islets is another spot. Holding a lovely marina, it constitutes a perfect center for sailing, and there are also ruins of the ancient city of Arymaxa, furnishing a different scenery.
Ekincik is another stopover for yachts, and the right place for those who wish to rest in the relaxing atmosphere of unspoiled bays.
Sarigerme, near the international airport of Dalaman, is another point of attraction, and constitutes one of the nicest holiday villages of Köycegiz, with its fine beaches with neighboring pine forests.
Sultaniye Thermal Springs (on the south side of the lake) are one of the most important spa waters in Europe and the world, for its higher mineral content, and rich radioactivity.
Kulak, Gedova and Yuvarlak Cayi are naturally attractive places with picnicking and camping facilities.
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