Villa in Gundogan, Mugla, Turkey

It is one of the more popular holiday resorts of recent years with its beaches and historic places. Gundogan is a fishermen’s place with its fully sand beach with very clean sea and a rural backing. The fishermen’s shelter where the fishing boats and Gulets anchor adds colour to the shore. In recent years the summer holiday house owners have also moved to this village area. Gundogan has become extremely popular in the housing market in recent years. The old and new settlers have protected the character of the place. In summer the constant breeze gives refreshment to locals and holidaymakers. Since there is a natural wind in the cove it has also proved popular with water sports and several windsurfing centres are available. A local market place sells handmade rugs, rush mats and vases and jewellery amongst artisan crafts. Slightly above the village, in the part where there are rocky and volcanic stones tombs are hidden in the cut away rock formations. The sunsets in Gundogan are extremely pleasant. Those wanting to dine locally can enjoy the many beach front restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine catering for all tastes and pockets.