Hotels near Gumusluk Village (Sunset and Submerged Ruins)

Gumusluk sits on the western tip of the peninsula on the site of ancient Myndos, a Lelegian harbour mentioned by Strabo. Building restrictions since 1989 have kept the village low-rise and unhurried, with stone houses, fish restaurants, and a 200-metre arc of bay. The submerged Myndos breakwater is still visible just below the surface, and you can wade or swim from the beach to the offshore Rabbit Island (Tavsan Adasi), where the Greek-era foundations of an Apollo temple lie among wild rabbits. Most restaurants set tables directly on the beach with feet in the sand. A grilled octopus main runs TRY 550 to 750 in 2026. Sunset between 19:30 and 20:30 in summer is the village's defining moment, often soundtracked by acoustic guitar from the open-air Limon bar above the harbour.

Pro Tip: Cross to Rabbit Island at low tide via the stepping stones rather than swimming. Bring water shoes; the rocks have sea urchins.