Is Bodrum safe to visit right now regarding wildfires in Turkey?

From messages by 5 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 73 days ago

TL;DR

As of late July/early August 2026, Bodrum itself and nearby areas (Gunluklu, Bitez) have no fires, smoke, or smell of burning — the fires were farther away near Kas and have been extinguished.

What the community said

As of August 1, the situation is calm: smoke was visible far away for a couple of days, but during a trip to the mountains no smoke or burning smell was noticed anymore.

Travelers staying in the Bitez area drove through Gunluklu — no fires there; the fires were farther away near Kas and have already been put out.

Bitez, Gunluklu

Another traveler based in Bitez confirms no fires seen along the route; burning was only near Kas and is now extinguished.

Kas

A traveler who drove around the Bodrum area reports no smoke or fires visible, only hookah smoke from local cafes.