Despite the popularity of this area, the village is largely un-spoilt and has a rural feel with locals herding their cows through the streets and selling their home grown produce.

Gündogan caters for many water sports such as sailing and windsurfing. Boat trips operate from here, with which one can visit local islands and bays further along the coast. (You can even arrange to have them pick you up at Küçükbük if you ask.)
 

Yalikavak is a 15 minute drive away and offers a good shopping street, a marina, beach, bars and restaurants. On the road between Gündogan and Yalikavak are two major supermarkets, Gima and Migros, where you can stock up on provisions.

Turks are famous for making one welcome. You will find that the majority of people you meet will be friendly and courteous to strangers, whether they're foreign or not.

At Ortakent (half-way between Yalikavak and Bodrum) is a large water park. It is opposite the KIPA hypermarket which is part of the Tesco chain and sells many well known Tesco products as well as local and international brands.

Gumbet and Bodrum are only 30 minutes away for those who want the busy night life and bustling resorts.

Also look out for the turkish bazaars, typically the Turgutreis one on Saturdays. Yalikavak is usually on Thursdays and Gündogan on Wednesdays.

Seafood is a specialty on the waterside restaurants and you will often see local fishermen selling their catches of the day directly to the restaurants.

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