Bodrum Gündoğan Guide: Location, Properties and General Information

Overview

Gündoğan was a quiet neighborhood located on the north coast of Bodrum Peninsula, connected to the Bodrum district of Muğla Tags . Located between Yalikavak and Göltürkbükü, this lovely resort was born from Bodrum’s crowded and moving centers for those looking for a peaceful holiday Tags . Gündoğan, which was established among the Tangenna gardens, stands out with its historical texture, Blue Flag beach and authentic atmosphere . According to research, it is considered one of the first settlements in Gündoğan Bodrum Peninsula .

Where?

The center of Bodrum is 22-25 kilometers from the hotel Tags . Located on the north coast of the peninsula, between Yalikavak and Göltürkbükü . 50 kilometers from Milas-Bodrum Airport .

The most common method for transportation to the region is to arrive at Milas-Bodrum Airport. Airport shuttles, taxis or car rental options are available from Gündoğan. Bodrum is organized regularly from the center and the neighboring towns; vehicles reach the beach. Tags . They will come with a private vehicle, can reach Gündoğan by following the signs of Yalıkavak in the north direction of the Bodrum center. . It is about 15 minutes from Yalikavak, which is the nearest large waist for a more moving night life and shopping .

Date

The history of Gündoğan is based on older than the 4th century BC and thought to be the oldest settlement in the peninsula . The oldest name known by Mahallenin is Vera. In ancient period, he received the name of Farilya, which means "the birth of the sun" in Rumca Tags . Interestingly, the village has been understood with this name, despite the fact that it looks at northwest today Tags . In 1961 he officially received the name of Gündoğan, which means "day birth" Tags .

During the history, the region hosted many civilizations, such as Mikens, Persians, Venetians, Egyptians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans Tags . According to an interesting rivayete on the history of Gündoğan, the village people hosted pirates in a period and maintained them Tags . On December 11, 1991, Gündoğan has been a neighborhood with Law No. 6360 issued in 2012. .

Population

Gündoğan is a medium-sized neighborhood. The population according to the data of 2025 is 4.472 people .

Year	Population
2025	4. 472
2024	4.446
2023	4.306
2022	4.260
2021	4.243

Historical and Touristic Places

Gündoğan has a surprisingly rich history and natural inheritance, despite being a small neighborhood . Featured historical and tourist destinations in the region are:

• Cheese Flower Cave: One of the largest natural formations of Bodrum, cave was taken into an important archeologically located from Copper and Tunç Ages Tags . The name was used as cheese yeast of the liquid leaked from the cave in ancient times Tags .

• Rock Tombs: From the time of the Lelegler, they were tombed to rocks, witnessing the ancient history of the village Tags .

• Saint Apostol (St.)) Church and Elli Two Ladder Church: It was important structures that reflect the history of faith in the Byzantine period of the region Tags .

• Ottoman Tower and Old Yel Mills: Gündoğan's silüetine character adds, historical stone structures from past to present Tags .

• Hasan Öldu Tepesi: It is the hill with an interesting story, which attracts attention with the rocks of the fairy chimneys and is called .

• The First Yalı Mosque of Turkey: This historical mosque located in zero location to the sea was one of the most known landmarks of Gündoğan Tags .

• Water Pendants and Tangine Gardens: The region has lighted its agricultural history and architectural properties Tags .

Beaches

Gündoğan has one of the most clean and easy public beaches of Bodrum .

Gündoğan Public Beach

Blue Flag award-winning beach is operated by Bodrum Municipality. Basic information about the beach include:

• Beach Type: Public Beach

• Beach Length: 300 meters

• Beach Width: 10 meters

• Floor Structure: Home

• Season: May 15 – September 30

• Facilities: Cafe, shower, toilet

• Bulk Transport: Yes

Ideal for families with children with beach, clear and often calm water .

Other Beaches and Beach Clubs in the Environment

• Xuma Village: Located in the quietest corner of the sunrise, this venue was not only a beach club, but also a versatile living space offering yoga, sports activities and DJ performances Tags .

• Orange Bodrum Beach Club: Ideal for those looking for a quiet and luxurious beach day with stone scaffolds and turquoise sea .

• Olira Beach Club: Comfortable sun loungers and a peaceful atmosphere .

• Liona Beach Hotel & Spa It was a small but pleasant beach, suitable for the soul of the sheep Tags .

Sports

Known for sunbed, windsurfing and diving . Koyda has a small but functional water sports center Tags . There are also boat tours to small bays and islands in the surroundings (e.g. Small Rabbit Island) .

General Specifications

Gündoğan has a calm and peaceful structure in terms of accommodation, eating and nature activities:

• Atmosphere: Gündoğan is one of the least known and most calm settlements of Bodrum . This small bay, which is built into the gardens of Tangenine, even in the summer it is removed from the bunaler with light melt . It is the corner of nature and history, not the show. . It is often preferred by families and mid-aged visitors .

• Feed-Content: There are restaurants and fishermen offering traditional Aegean cuisine on the seaside in Gündoğan . Especially pumpkin blossom is located between fish soup and cheerek local flavor . Farilya Fish Restaurant, Pizzaci Avni and Midyeci Şehmus Master are among the prominent places of the region .

• Shopping: There are small boutique stores, souvenir shops and local crafts shops in Gündoğan . It is also possible to buy natural products by walking between Tangine and Olive Gardens.

• Entertainment & Night Life: Gündoğan has a quiet structure away from Bodrum’s crowded and moving night life . For a more mobile night life, Yalıkavak can be preferred .

• Natural Beauty and Activities: It is the nature around which makes Gündoğan private beyond its beach . The Redburun Peninsula in the beginning is the eye of nature lovers with walking trails, grocery stores and diving spots . You can walk between the vine and olive gardens accompanied by the smells of thyme and wood .

Summary Information

Feature	News
Name	Bodrum Palace
District	Bodrum, Turkey
Distance to Bodrum Center	22-25 km
Distance to Airport	about 50 km
Population (2025)	4. 472
Beach Feature	Blue Flag Public beach (kum)
Featured Features	Historical and archaeological wealth, calm atmosphere, Blue Flag beach, windsurfing, close to Yalikavak
Transportation	Airway, road, minibus and chopped flights Home