Muğla is a coastal province in southwestern Turkey encompassing the famed Turquoise Coast, where ancient ruins, turquoise bays, pine-forested mountains, and world-class beaches converge. Home to iconic destinations including Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, and Datça, it draws travelers seeking sun-drenched Aegean and Mediterranean scenery alongside rich Lycian, Carian, and Greek heritage.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Nazar Boncuğu (evil eye amulet) — ₺10–₺200 (~$0.30–$6); glass or ceramic
Muğla tulum peyniri (cave-aged goat cheese) — at markets, ₺200–₺400/kg (~$6–$12)
Datça almonds and almond paste — ₺150–₺300/500g (~$4.50–$9)
Hand-painted ceramic plates — ₺200–₺2,000 (~$6–$59) depending on size
Copper cookware (baked in traditional designs) — ₺400–₺2,000 (~$12–$59)
Kilim (flat-woven rug) from Muğla weavers — ₺2,000–₺20,000+ (~$59–$588)
Olive oil from Datça or Milas — ₺150–₺400/litre (~$4.50–$12)
Turkish delight (lokum) — ₺100–₺300/500g (~$3–$9)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Fethiye Tuesday Market
Largest weekly market in the province — produce, textiles, spices, olives, cheese
Where: Fethiye
Hours: 07:00–18:00 every Tuesday
Bodrum Grand Bazaar (Çarşı)
Leather goods, carpets, jewelry, spices, evil eye amulets, ceramics
Where: Bodrum
Hours: 09:00–22:00 daily (May–Oct); 09:00–19:00 (Nov–Apr)
Marmaris Thursday Bazaar
Textiles, fresh produce, local honey, olives, souvenirs
Where: Marmaris
Hours: 08:00–18:00 every Thursday
Datça Wednesday Market
Datça almonds, local olive oil, dried herbs, artisanal goods
Where: Datça
Hours: 08:00–16:00 every Wednesday
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Midtown Bodrum Shopping Center
Hours: 10:00–22:00 daily
Armutalan Shopping Center Marmaris
Hours: 09:00–22:00 daily