Vano111ru · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source & license
Bodrum · Place 5 · 59M
Bodrum Windmills
Stone windmill towers on the rise between Bodrum and Gümbet.
Suggested time35 min
Elevation & effort59 m · Moderate slope
Best windowAfternoon, with enough daylight left for the return.
Walking noteSlopes or uneven ground.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Approach by vehicle towards Haremtan and walk the final open section. Do not treat the climb as a short level stroll.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The local windmills are recognised by their cylindrical stone towers. Some are ruined; viewing them from outside is different from entering the structures.
Why visit
To rise above harbour level and see the peninsula’s windmill structures.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Keep your distance from broken walls and unprotected edges.
