Is Bodrum safe to visit right now regarding wildfires in Turkey?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 18 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.
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.
Another traveler based in Bitez confirms no fires seen along the route; burning was only near Kas and is now extinguished.
A traveler who drove around the Bodrum area reports no smoke or fires visible, only hookah smoke from local cafes.