Göltürkbükü is the glamorous heart of the Bodrum Peninsula: a sheltered bay lined with wooden piers, design hotels, beach clubs and seafood restaurants. Arriving by private yacht, gulet or motorsailer is the most stylish way to experience it – drop anchor, take the tender to the pier, and step straight into Bodrum’s social scene.
39 m luxury motor yacht CrocusIconic beach clubs in Göltürkbükü
Maçakızı
Beach club & hotel · Since 1994The most famous address in Türkbükü. Instead of a sandy beach, Maçakızı spreads across wooden decks and pontoons over the water – ideal for guests arriving by boat. Reservations are essential in high season.
Scorpios Bodrum
Music, design & gastronomyLess a classic beach club than a lifestyle destination – music-led, with design, wellness and gastronomy. A great choice for a long afternoon that flows into sunset.
LAGO Bodrum
Restaurant, beach & nightlifeBeach by day, restaurant and DJ sets by night – one of the bay’s liveliest addresses once the sun goes down.
Kuum Beach & Flamm
Hotel beach clubsTwo design-hotel beach clubs with a more relaxed, grown-up feel – perfect for a quieter swim-and-lunch stop.
Lucca Beach
All-day beach & kitchenAn all-day beach and kitchen in Demirbükü, with a daily boat service from Türkbükü – an easy add-on to your day in the bay.
45 m luxury gulet Halcon Del MarFamous restaurants around the bay
Hakkasan Bodrum
Cantonese · Mandarin OrientalThe Turkish outpost of the famous Hakkasan brand, inside the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide. A short sea-taxi ride from Türkbükü.
Orkide Bodrum
Fish restaurant & hotelA long-standing fish restaurant with its own hotel, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide – a classic Türkbükü dinner by the water.
Miam Türkbükü
Seafood & MediterraneanSeafood and Mediterranean cooking right on the bay – a relaxed choice for lunch between swims.
Dalgıç, Daphnis & Mila
Pier restaurantsDalgıç serves fish on its pier, the Daphnis Hotel has its Barbun restaurant on the water, and Mila offers Italian cooking with an Aegean accent (reservation only).
Luxury hotels around Göltürkbükü
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Private beaches and fine dining, considered one of the finest hotels on the peninsula.
Maxx Royal Bodrum
An ultra all-inclusive resort, home to the Michelin-starred ORO by Alfredo Russo.
Design boutiques
Maçakızı, Kuum, Flamm, Divan Palmira and charming small hotels such as Daphnis and Lavinya.
How to visit Türkbükü by yacht
Arrive by lunch
Anchor in the bay late morning, lunch ashore and stay for sunset.
Reserve ahead
In July and August popular clubs and restaurants book out – plan with us before your charter.
Bodrum Peninsula
Türkbükü is a highlight of our Bodrum Peninsula and Türkbükü – Çökertme routes.
Venues, opening hours, entry policies and prices change each season. Please confirm before your visit – our team is happy to help you plan.
47 m motorsailer De LoveFrequently asked questions
Can you arrive at Türkbükü beach clubs by yacht?
Yes – Türkbükü is a bay of wooden piers and pontoons. Maçakızı, for example, has pontoons for boat arrivals. Your captain anchors in the bay and the tender takes you ashore.
Do I need reservations in Türkbükü?
In July and August, yes. Popular beach clubs and restaurants such as Maçakızı require reservations, especially for evenings and weekends.
Is Türkbükü good for a gulet or motor yacht stop?
Very much so. Göltürkbükü is a sheltered bay on the north of the Bodrum Peninsula and a classic overnight or lunch stop on our Bodrum Peninsula routes.
Cruise to Türkbükü in style
Charter a private gulet, motor yacht or motorsailer and spend your days in Bodrum’s most glamorous bay.