Turkey has much more to offer than just its best-known destinations. In the southwest of the country, the province of Muğla boasts some of the most unique landscapes along its coastline, where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet amid turquoise waters, pine-covered mountains, historic cities, and small coastal towns.
Thanks to the connections of Turkish Airlines From Spain, travelers can reach this region via its two main air gateways, Bodrum and Dalaman, and explore destinations such as Bodrum, Fethiye, Göcek, Dalyan, and Marmaris.
The company currently connects Madrid and Barcelona with Bodrum and Dalaman via Istanbul, making it easier to travel from Spain to this part of the Turkish coast.
Bodrum, the Aegean in White and Blue
Bodrum is one of the best-known destinations in Muğla and combines its coastal charm with a rich historical heritage. Its whitewashed houses, bougainvilleas, traditional boats, and modern yachts are all part of a landscape where the sea is always present.
Bodrum Castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, overlooks the coast, while the peninsula provides easy access to towns such as Gümüşlük, Yalıkavak, and Turgutreis, allowing visitors to explore their many bays from the sea.
Milas-Bodrum Airport, which is connected to Spain via Turkish Airlines, is one of the main gateways for exploring this part of the Aegean coast.
Fethiye, nestled between mountains and turquoise waters
From Dalaman, another gateway to Muğla served by Turkish Airlines, travelers can visit Fethiye, where the mountains slope down to a coastline dotted with beaches, islands, and coves.
One of its most recognizable landscapes is Ölüdeniz, whose turquoise lagoon has become one of the most iconic images of the Turkish coast. The nearby Babadağ mountain is also one of the region’s best-known spots for paragliding.
Fethiye also offers the chance to explore Kayaköy, with its abandoned stone houses, and the Valley of the Butterflies, which is surrounded by cliffs and accessible from the coast.
Göcek, a region to explore from the sea
The sheltered bays, forested hillsides, and small islands make Göcek one of the areas most closely associated with sailing in the entire province.
The Yassıca Islands, Göcek Island, Tersane Island, Cleopatra Bay, and Bedri Rahmi Bay are just a few of the places you can explore from the sea.
The area is also part of the traditional “Blue Voyage” (Mavi Yolculuk), a way to explore the Turkish coast by boat, sailing through coves and bays and stopping along the way to enjoy the scenery and the sea.
Dalyan: Where Nature Meets Heritage
In Dalyan, the reed-lined canals lead to the ancient city of Kaunos, whose monumental rock-cut tombs blend into the cliffs.
The tour continues to İztuzu Beach, an important nesting site for the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). This destination brings together archaeological heritage, wetlands, mountains, and the Mediterranean coast in a single setting.
Marmaris, Between the Forests and the Sea
Pine-covered hills surround Marmaris, whose coastline consists of bays, beaches, and small islands. Its location, between the Mediterranean and the Aegean, has shaped its history as a port and its relationship with the sea.
Beyond the town itself, the coves and nearby islands offer the chance to explore the coast from the water and admire the contrast between the green forests and the deep blue waters.
Turkey Within Reach for Spanish Travelers
The option to fly to Bodrum and Dalaman on Turkish Airlines allows travelers to use both airports as a starting point for exploring Muğla and its various coastal destinations.
From Madrid and Barcelona, travelers can fly via Istanbul to this region in southwestern Turkey, combining air travel with various coastal itineraries.
Turkish Airlines thus brings travelers from Spain to one of the most diverse regions along the Turkish coast—from the seaside atmosphere of Bodrum to the waters of Ölüdeniz, the bays of Göcek, the natural landscapes of Dalyan, and the forests surrounding Marmaris.
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