#133 European Rank

Bencik Bay

Muğla (Hisarönü), Turkey•Aegean Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.67/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

27.2°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€22/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Pebbles / Shingle

Deep Water

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Muğla (Hisarönü) · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

16.8°C

Air 19°C

Feb

16.1°C

Air 20°C

Mar

16.4°C

Air 22°C

Apr

17.8°C

Air 25°C

May

20.8°C

Air 28°C

Jun

24.6°C

Air 31°C

Jul

26.7°C

Air 33°C

Peak

Aug

27.2°C

Air 33°C

Sep

25.9°C

Air 31°C

Oct

23.2°C

Air 28°C

Nov

20.4°C

Air 24°C

Dec

18.1°C

Air 21°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 17 May – 8 Nov (>21°C) · 176 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Turkey Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.1 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.9 / 5

About Bencik Bay

A deep fjord-like turquoise inlet cutting 1.5 kilometers inland, where pine forests grow straight down into calm sapphire water.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Primarily accessible by yacht/boat on Gulf of Hisarönü / Datça routes, or via forest hiking/cycling trails from Bördübet

•Protected Status / Environment: Fjord-like protected natural inlet situated at the narrowest point (isthmus) of the Datça Peninsula

•Notable Feature: Deeply indented sheltered navy-blue bay surrounded by dense pine forests, famous as a tranquil Blue Voyage anchorage

Official Tourism Authorities:goturkiye.com

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Yes

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Drive 20 km west from Marmaris along the Datça road (D400) to the Bencik scenic pullover.

•The inlet is so deeply sheltered that the water is completely mirror-calm even in high winds

•Renowned across the Mediterranean as one of the finest natural yacht anchorages

•Ancient historian Herodotus recorded the Knidians attempting to dig a canal here

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Muğla (Hisarönü), Turkey.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bencik Bay

What is the water temperature at Bencik Bay?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Bencik Bay averages 27.2°C (81°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Bencik Bay?

Bencik Bay is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Muğla (Hisarönü), Turkey.

Is Bencik Bay good for families with kids?

Bencik Bay has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Bencik Bay?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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