Europe > Turkey > Mugla: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

City of west-central Turkey, Mugla is located about thirty kilometers off the Aegean Sea and has about 62,000 inhabitants; it is the capital of the eponymous province that is home to sites like Bodrun or Marmaris. The area is very touristy, Mugla is home to many travelers and tourism gradually develops. Many relics and historical sites are within its territory, and it is also distinguished by its old wooden houses and its lively streets, at the foot of Mount Asar (800 meters) where traces of a medieval castle seen , which can be accessed by steps from the old quarters. The city has retained its bucolic atmosphere has escaped the concrete constructions, which is its charm, but the university also makes it alive and attractive. You can visit the Yagcilar caravanserai which has been restored, the Arasta Bazaar, the old grain market renovated with its craft shops, a museum with items found in the region and in particular on the Stratonicea ancient site of Caria the culture house and its collection of traditional clothing, the caravanserai Konakaliti now become cultural center, the ancient Ulu Camii mosque dating from 1344, Turkish baths Andon and the Clock tower. To achieve Mugla, one can arrive by plane at Dalaman Airport.