Torba is also known as Gülbahçe and is 5 km from Bodrum. It is one of the most preferred holiday centres of domestic and foreign visitors in summer months. 20 years ago, the local people, who live on fisheries, started to earn most of their livelihood from tourism especially with the development of tourism.
Transportation to Torba
It is 30 km away from Bodrum-Milas airport and it is very easy to get to Bodrum from the airport and from Bodrum to Torba by minibus. Those who want to come to Torba with their private vehicles can come to Bodrum first and follow the signs from here. For those who want to come to Torba, there are buses from anywhere in Turkey to Bodrum and you can find another bus to Torba from Bodrum.
Accommodation
Boutique hotels, bed and breakfast hotels, all-inclusive hotels, holiday villages, apart-hotels, rental apartments and rental villas play an active role in the selection of Torba as a holiday destination, while the clean beaches, bays and calm holiday environment are among the other factors.In addition to the facilities that are open in summer and winter, the majority of the accommodation facilities are open only in the summer season and they are located by the sea.
What to eat in Torba? In Torba, which is dominated by Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, dishes with olive oil, salads and herbs are grown in the region are the most preferred dishes. Regional dishes include octopus soup, stuffed squash blossoms, roasted bitter herbs, Aegean eggplant, mustard salad and kebab. It is very easy to find all kinds of seafood and appetizers in restaurants since it is located at the seaside.
Torba Beach
Access to Torba beach, which is a 15-minute drive from Bodrum, is free and sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a small fee. Municipality-run facilities are also available to meet the food and beverage needs of visitors The waveless and shallow sea is especially visited by families with children.
Activities in Torba
There are various activities that can be done for visitors in Torba. Going to the beach during the day to sunbathe, plenty of swimming options are among the first. Visiting the Torba Bazaar or going to the centre of Bodrum and visiting the nearby ruins or museums are also among the options. Different bays can be seen and visited in daily boat tours, while the boat is another option to go to the other holiday resort Didim. For those who enjoy hiking and taking photographs, another option is to walk to the nearby villages.
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