Azmak River Travel Guide: Discovering the Secluded Beauty of Akyaka

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Azmak River, located in Akyaka, stands out both with its untouched nature and its silence and calmness. This river, which flows into the Gulf of Gökova, is known as a short river with a high water flow rate compared to its length. Azmak River, which is one of the first places visited by those who come on vacation around Muğla, can be visited by boats. Akyaka hosts countless tourists every year thanks to this river. Boat tours and canoeing are among the most popular activities here. At the same time, visitors also take nature walks.

You can find what you wonder about the Azmak River, which attracts attention with its unique nature, in this content.

Information About Azmak River

Azmak River is located in Akyaka Village of Ula district of Muğla. The Azmak River, which flows into the Gulf of Gökova, is also given names such as Kadın Azmağı or Akyaka Azmağı. 

Azmak means small puddle, swamp. It is also used to refer to a stream, a tea, a spring, a puddle of water that boils and flows into the sea. In Gökova and the South Aegean, Azmak is a word used in the sense of stream.

There are many large and small azmaks in this area. Akyaka Kadın Azmağı, Akçapınar Azmağı, Aspat Azmağı are among the most well-known and largest azmaks in the South Aegean. 

Akyaka hosts countless tourists every year thanks to this river. Boat tours and canoeing are among the most popular activities here. Visitors also take nature walks.

Where is Azmak River? How to get there?

Azmak River is located in Akyaka region in Muğla Ula. This place is 28 kilometers from Muğla city center.

It is possible to go to Azmak by minibus services during the summer months. You can also get to Ula by intercity bus and Azmak River by private car.

Transportation is generally provided here by road. You can find Azmak River location and address information below.

Adress: Akyaka, Sefa Sk. No:22, 48650 Ula/Muğla

Things To Do in Azmak

Azmak River is a place where you can do countless activities and make your day. Here are some of the activities you can do here:

  • Boat Tour :The favorite activity of those who come here is the boat tour. The tours take an average of 20 minutes. The prices of the tours starting from the harbor are variable. 

  • Canoe Experience: Canoe tours are also very famous here. Life jackets are also provided for safety in the tours organized by the cooperative.

  • Ringo: Ringo, or sea bagel, is perfect for those who want to swim in cool and clear waters.

  • Cittaslow Experience: This is one of the Cittaslow settlements, which means 'Quiet City' or 'Slow City'. Therefore, it is a suitable place for a peaceful vacation.

  • Nature Walk: While you are around the Azmak River, you can take a walk exploring the unique plant and animal communities.

  • Fish and Bread: Just like in Eminönü in Istanbul, fish bread is very famous in Azmak River.

  • Breakfast: One of the favorite activities here is breakfast. In the early hours of the day, you can have breakfast consisting of Aegean flavors accompanied by bird sounds.

Places to Visit Around Azmak River and Akyaka

Here are some places you can visit when you come to the Azmak River:

Beaches: You can experience swimming at Akyaka and Çınar Beaches while you are here.

Bays: There are many bays to visit around Akyaka. Akbuk, Küfre and Değirmenbükü are some of them.

Akçapınar Village: Akçapınar Village is also a good choice for those who want to enjoy nature.

Idyma Ancient City: Those who love history tourism visit this ancient city located on the hill just above the village of Gökova.

Azmak River Food and Drink

The flavors you should definitely taste here while you are around the Azmak River are as follows:

  • Tarhana soup

  • Çökertme kebab

  • Sour fish

  • Muğla meatballs

  • Sour Cowpea 

  • Stuffed breast

  • Stuffed mullet

  • Kashkek

  • Capricorn stew

  • Sulu kebab

  • Stuffed zucchini flowers

  • Eggplant dish with oil

  • Kaya koruğu salad

  • Mugla ring

  • Lokma

You can eat these dishes at the restaurants around the Azmak River. You can also choose the restaurants in and around Akyaka.