Turgutreis is a town in Turkey about a 60
minute drive from Bodrum International Airport. It is the second
largest town on the Bodrum
peninsula.
The district, which comes under the City of Muğla
and Bodrum Town, is in an area of 55,000 Hectare.
Turgutreis is 20 kilometers from Bodrum, and is spread throughout a rich valley
well planted with orchards and vegetable gardens, making the town a centre for
commerce on the western side of the peninsula. Produce from the surrounding
villages are collected here for transport. The town is a popular holiday
destination with its 5 kilometres of sandy beaches, waterfront restaurants and
bars.

The coastline consists of several inlets, with steep mountains running
parallel to the coast. There are 14 Turkish islands around Turgutreis including
Küçük Kiremit, Büyük, Fener, Çatal, Yassý, Tüllüce, Kargý, Köçek, and Sarýat,
as well as the Greek islands Kos and Kalimnos.
The coast and the sea around the islands is littered with wrecks that are the
source of artifacts on display at the Bodrum Museum.