Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Undeveloped areas exist even in this region full of beaten paths. If you want to get away from the hubbub, Lake Bafa would be a good place to start. One hour north of popular Bodrum, the lake offers a peaceful place to swim and to spend time outdoors. There's a beautiful rustic resort here, the ruins at Heraklia are across the lake, and if you start to get bored, Bodrum is just a short bus ride away. Also near Bodrum, Çomakdagi is a beautiful village accessible by car. Although group tours do go there, it has only recently been discovered by locals and tourists, so you should have a pretty authentic experience. Milas and its neighboring sights would also make an enriching trip.