Best beaches in Bodrum & Datça
The best beaches in Bodrum & Datça, on the coast of Türkiye — 4 shores from Bitez Beach to Palamutbükü, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.
The warmest sea in Bodrum & Datça is ~26°C, at Ovabükü, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 4 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~25.5°C in the warm season.
Bitez BeachBodrum Peninsula, Türkiye
Gümüşlük BeachBodrum, Türkiye- OvabüküDatça Peninsula, Türkiye
PalamutbüküDatça, Muğla, Türkiye
When to visit beaches in Bodrum & Datça
Most of the 4 beaches listed in Bodrum & Datça are at their best May to October, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 25–26°C across the listed beaches.
Choosing a beach in Bodrum & Datça
For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Gümüşlük Beach or Ovabükü; surfers should look at Bitez Beach; for white sand head to Palamutbükü; and 1 of the 4 hold Blue Flag status.
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Beaches in Bodrum & Datça: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit beaches in Bodrum & Datça?
Aim for May to October; July is the warmest stretch. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.
How warm is the sea in Bodrum & Datça?
In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Bodrum & Datça sits at about 25–26°C.
Does Bodrum & Datça have Blue Flag beaches?
It does. 1 of the 4 listed beaches fly the Blue Flag, Bitez Beach among them.
Are there white-sand beaches in Bodrum & Datça?
Yes — Palamutbükü has white sand.
Which beach in Bodrum & Datça is best for families?
Gümüşlük Beach — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Ovabükü is a strong runner-up.