Distance to Bodrum Town: 18 km
Distance to Bodrum Airport: 53

Turgetreis is named after the great Turkish General who was born here in the 16th century. General Turgetreis is well known for his participation in the Otoman siege of Malta. Just outside the town a waterfront memorial marks the place where he first set sail.

Turgetreis is situated at the western point of the peninsula and is the nearest resort to the Greek island of Kos. At night you can even the see the lights on Kos’s shoreline. Turgetreis is well known for it’s large marina. Opened in 2003, the marina has the capacity for 500 yachts. Turgetreis has expanded rapidly in recent years and is now the second largest town on the peninsula. It boasts miles of sandy beaches and a long promenade, ideal for evening strolls to watch the sunset. It offers a wide choice of hotels and motels and the area has a somewhat cosmopolitan feel about it. The open-air market is open every Saturday and you can buy just about anything here.

Property for Sale in Turgetreis – some areas of Turgetreis are restricted for purchase by Foreign Nationals.