Kara Ada (Black Island)
Kara Ada
A large island off Bodrum harbour with hot spring caves and thermal mud, a classic stop on every day boat trip.
Kara Ada lies about 6 km from Bodrum harbour and has no permanent residents. On its south side is a seaside cave with warm spring water, where visitors often smear themselves with mineral-rich mud before rinsing off in the sea. Boat tours usually also stop nearby at places such as Aquarium Bay for snorkelling. Most visitors come on a harbour day cruise, which includes lunch. The trip takes about 6 to 8 hours. Prices vary, so compare before booking, and the hot spring spot may charge a separate fee.
Opening hours
Follows boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Zeki Müren Arts Museum
- Bodrum Castle
- Bodrum Maritime Museum
- Bodrum Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
- Bodrum Marina & Neyzen Tevfik Street
- Bodrum Windmills
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Gümbet Beach