Bodrum Windmills
Bodrum Yel Değirmenleri
A row of 18th-century stone windmills along the ridge between the old town and Gümbet Bay, a classic spot for overlooking both bays and watching the sunset.
About seven or eight white cylindrical stone windmills remain on the ridge. Most were built in the 18th century to grind flour. They are no longer in use, and some have been restored. On one side of the ridge lie Bodrum Castle and the old town harbor, and on the other lies Gümbet Bay. The sunset draws the largest crowds. Entry is free. A taxi or car is the easiest way to get there, or you can walk uphill from the old town in about 30 minutes. It can be windy at the top, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gümbet Beach
- Myndos Gate
- Bodrum Marina & Neyzen Tevfik Street
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Bodrum Maritime Museum
- Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
- Bodrum Castle
- Bodrum Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)