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Things to see in Muğla (Turkey): 18 places and when to go
Muğla is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Temples (5), Hot springs (4). The best known are Stratonicea, Muğla Museum and Şaban Ağa Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.2164, 28.3639
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Temples (5) · Hot springs (4) · History (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 160 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kavak Dağı, at 1,360 m.
What to see in Muğla
The places in and around Muğla, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- StratoniceaAncient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey29 km
- Muğla MuseumMuseum in Menteşe District414 m
- Şaban Ağa MosqueMosque in Turkey29 km
- Kurşunlu MosqueOttoman-time mosque in Muğla, Turkey75 m
- Fethiye MuseumMuseum in Fethiye District94 km
- Kavak DağıMountain in Muğla Province, Turkey30 km
- Marmaris MuseumMuseum in Marmaris District41 km
- Great Mosque of MuğlaMosque in Menteşe, Muğla, southwestern Turkey323 m
- Sekibaşı MosqueOttoman period mosque in Muğla488 m
- Şeyh MosqueTemples261 m
- Belediye HamamHot spring bath380 m
- Belediye HamamıHot spring bath82 km
- Carian TrailHiking trail in Turkey12 km
- Honey HouseMuseum53 km
- Kerimoglu Türküsü EviMuseum in Menteşe District14 km
- Kistak ChurchChurch in Ula District28 km
- Sekibaşı BathsHammam in Menteşe District312 m
- Vakıflar BathsHammam in Menteşe District256 m
When to go to Muğla
The best time to visit Muğla is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulPossible14:19
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Muğla
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 160 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Milas6 places53 km
- Aydın9 places84 km
- Denizli15 places88 km
- Söke16 places103 km
- Selçuk17 places122 km
- İzmir64 places173 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Muğla?
The best known: Stratonicea, Muğla Museum, Şaban Ağa Mosque, Kurşunlu Mosque, Fethiye Museum. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Muğla?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Muğla?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 160 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Muğla as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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