Kara Ada (Bodrum)
Island Small Turkish islet off Bodrum, rocky coastline
Off Bodrum, Kara Ada attracts day boats and swimmers to its sheltered coves and clear water; visitors arrive for snorkeling, short coastal hikes and afternoons on rocky beaches.
Kara Ada (Bodrum) is a small Aegean island off the coast of the Bodrum peninsula in Muğla Province, Turkey. The island’s Turkish name means “Black Island.”
Day-trippers from Bodrum visit for sheltered anchorages, swimming and snorkeling in clear Aegean water, and for shore areas with natural thermal springs that attract bathers. The island is generally uninhabited and used as a recreational stop on local boat tours.
The island has long been used as a local anchorage and for its springs; its name and use as a day-trip destination reflect maritime activity in the Bodrum area. It has no large permanent settlements.
Kara Ada lies off the Aegean coast adjacent to the Bodrum peninsula in Muğla Province, readily reached by short boat transfers from Bodrum harbour.
- Thermal springs: Known locally as part of the Bodrum archipelago, the island is a common short boat trip from Bodrum and is noted for shore-side thermal springs.
How to Get to Kara Ada (Bodrum) #
Regular day-boat excursions to Kara Ada depart from Bodrum marina and several nearby bays (Gümbet, Torba). Private boat hire is common and allows more flexible timing; crossings are typically 20-40 minutes depending on vessel and departure point.
Tips for Visiting Kara Ada (Bodrum) #
- If swimming, prefer the sheltered coves to the open sea; currents around some parts of the island can be strong.
- Bring snorkeling gear - water clarity near Kara Ada's coves is often excellent for short swims.
- Book a private boat from Bodrum or Gümbet to explore the island at the quietest hours (early morning or late afternoon).
Best Time to Visit Kara Ada (Bodrum) #
Late spring through early autumn; for calmer visits choose shoulder seasons.
Weather & Climate near Kara Ada (Bodrum) #
Kara Ada (Bodrum)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (759 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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