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Ortakent Village and Yahsi Beach
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In the center of Bodrum Peninsula, along the main highway there is this considerably large village of Ortakent which is famous for the attractive 17th century 'tower houses' unique to the area. These tower houses were built by locals for defensive purposes especially to protect themselves from the dangers coming from the sea. The oldest house is the Mustafa Pasa tower house built in 1601.The house, which is built over the rocks, has three floors. The house did not have any windows and doors at the lower floors was approached by a draw bridge. The main living quarters which were situated over the ground floor are the most richly decorated parts of the house.
Ortakent Beach and Yahsi Beach are located next to Bitez following the coastline towards west. After the Ortakent Yalı( beach), visitors arrive very large beach known as Camel Beach which is popular with families and boats doing daily tours. The boats frequently call at this beautiful beach where visitors enjoy not only this sandy beach, water sports but also camel ride. Many beach side cafes and restaurants providing inexpensive meals throughout the day.