Akchabyuk beach

The beach water is the most beautiful I have ever seen. The sand is fine and slightly stony, but it adds to the overall beauty. There is a hotel cafe called Turgut Reis nearby, where you can get a coke for 30 and ayran for 20. Toast is priced at 60. If you're in the mood for a hamburger, it costs 90. The shower water is cold, but it feels refreshing in this weather.

This beach in Bodrum is truly one of the most stunning ones, if not the most beautiful. It's absolutely wonderful and magnificent, a place that everyone should visit at least once. The atmosphere is peaceful and the view is simply breathtaking. From the beach, you can also enjoy a magnificent view of the Greek Kos Islands and the sea. It's like looking into an aquarium, where you can see the crystal-clear water and the seabed without a speck of dust. The cleanliness and clarity are truly remarkable.

I've been to this beach about 5 or 6 times in the past 10 years, and I can confirm that there are two things that remain consistent here: 1. The water is always clean and clear, just like the gravel beach. 2. Every year, there is a different operator for the beach, which means there is a different business model each time. This year, they charged a 100 TL fee for entrance or beach chairs. In previous years, I remember there being no chair fee, but instead, a minimum purchase fee. One important thing to note, especially for those who don't live nearby, is that this year's operator closed the relatively small parking lot as a way of controlling entry. The worst year was when the operator decided to have free aerobics after lunch, which was not ideal for little kids and vacationing adults who wanted to take naps. I have nothing against aerobics, but the speakers they used were so loud that they filled the ENTIRE COVE with deafening, thumping nightclub music for over an hour. The only positive aspect was that there are no nearby cemeteries with sleeping occupants to disturb. (That year still bothers me!) In the past, the food served at this beach has always been good. To provide some background on the annual changes, I understand that this beach is owned by the town of Akyarlar, and the town is responsible for selecting the operator.

The beach used to be a beautiful sandy paradise until they decided to cover it with pebbles. It's really disappointing to see a natural beach being ruined like this. However, the ocean is still absolutely breathtaking.