Turgutreis
The second-largest town on the west coast of the peninsula, known for sea sunsets, a waterfront promenade, a large weekly Saturday market, along with a yacht marina and ferries.
Turgutreis is named after Turgut Reis, the 16th-century Ottoman admiral who was born here, and a statue of him stands by the sea. The Saturday market in town is the largest open-air market on the peninsula, selling produce, spices, textiles, and souvenirs. In the evening, you can walk along the waterfront promenade to a small lighthouse and watch the sun sink between the islands. It is one of the peninsula's best-known sunset spots. The harbor has ferries to Kos in Greece and other destinations, with schedules that vary by season.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Akyarlar
- Gümüşlük
- Myndos & Rabbit Island
- Aspat Beach & Strobilos
- Camel Beach (Kargı Bay)
- Ortakent-Yahşi Beach
- Yalıkavak Marina
- Kos Town (Day Trip)