Known as the place where time stops, Güllük offers ample opportunities for its visitors to seize the moment. Güllük, where the sun sets with all its splendor in different ways every day and rises with endless energy, can be called the most peaceful holiday resort of Muğla Milas district, a port and a fishing village. In addition to Güllük and Mandalya Bay, the fishermen, cafes and restaurants lined up around Asin Bay add a traditional atmosphere to the beauty of the village. Drawing a completely contrasting picture to the crowded image of Bodrum, Güllük is the first choice of those who like to live in a calm way. The region, which has qualities that will make anyone who loves the sea want to stay for a whole year, is known as the quiet neighbor of Bodrum with its houses and hotels all overlooking the sea. Those who want to explore Güllük Bay everyday once again come together and never leave without saying goodbye to the region, attracting its admirers to Bodrum again at every opportunity.
From the center of Güllük, Milas-Bodrum Airport is 8 km and Bodrum city center is 43 km. Transfer services, municipal vehicles and taxis are available from Milas airport to Güllük. Güllük, where you will realize your dreams of unwinding from the city life in a quiet coastal town, is the go-to option for your holidays with its proximity to natural and ancient settlements (such as Yediler Monastery, Iasos Open Air Museum, Kıyıkışlacık, Boğaziçi Lake, Uyku Valley) and Bodrum, which is considered one of the world tourism centers.
The town, formerly known as Küllük, was given its current name in 1933. After that, the settlement increased in the region and today it has managed to attract attention as the quietest neighbor of Bodrum. You can make daily excursions to the Iasos Ancient City, which is very close to Güllük. You can visit the stone ruins of civilizations that have managed to leave their marks in history. The ancient city welcomes local and foreign tourists with great excitement every year. With its stone-paved streets and fisherman's cafes, Güllük is an indispensable stop for those who make a blue cruise, and sticks in mind with its unique blue, green and Aegean flavors.
Güllük's Famous Legend of Hermias Many years ago, happy people lived in Güllük Bay. Everyone here knew each other, shared their sorrows and joys. The children always played together. Hermias was one of these children. He was the most beautiful child of Güllük. He had no one but his mother. His mother protected him from all kinds of evil and fears, and always kept him by her side. One day, Hermias' friends came to their house and said, "Let's go to the sea, Hermias". Hermias asked his mother's permission, but his mother said, "No, honey." Hearing this, the children started to mock him. His mother won't let him go... He can't escape with us... He's a mama's boy… Just like girls…. And they started singing all together; The sea pulls us Us Güllük's children, But what shall we say, The summer sun is above us, it scorches our feet. Aegean pulls us like soil Come on guys let's go to the sea Come on Hermias let's go to the sea! His friends' words made Hermias very angry. His mother, who understood this, said, "My Hermias, come on, go to the sea, but please don't swim too far, you never know what could happen." Hermias happily joined his friends. The salty waters of the Aegean Sea were filled with the sounds of children. The children let themselves go in the cool waters. The wind blew gently. The children swam together. After a while, the shore was rejoiced with the sounds of children again. But Hermias was not among them. The bad news spread quickly. Everyone rushed to the shore saying "The Aegean took Hermias". The most skillful fishermen sailed. Every inch of the bay was searched, but Hermias could not be found. His poor mother denied Hermias' disappearance and began to wait for his return. One day, a fisherman came to the shore in a hurry. He gave the good news, "I saw, I saw, I saw Hermias". To those who said "Then why don't you bring him back?", the fisherman responded, "How can I do it? He was on the back of a dolphin. As I approached, he dived into the sea and swam away." and nobody believed him. "Do dolphins carry people on their back? You must be dreaming!”. But one day, everyone heard that Hermias was back. They ran to the beach. Hermias lay quietly on the sand, with his dolphin friend by his side. They realized that this is the dolphin the fisherman was talking about. An old man said to the people of Güllük: "Think about what you see. That's what friendship is about. The death of Hermias, who had his neck cut off by the fin of his dolphin friend while playing, led this dolphin to death as well. He didn’t abandon his friend under any circumstances. They chose to be together in life and death.” The people of Güllük, who were taken with the situation, carved a Hermias and dolphin statue out of gold. They also made silver coins. They immortalized them. They say the sculpture, which is exhibited in the Selçuk Museum today, is the symbol of this memory. Hermias and the dolphin is a legend of universal friendship. When you visit Güllük, make sure to leave your wishes to the sea and see Hermias!