Salih Ada
Island Turkish Aegean islet near Muğla coast
Aegean islet off Muğla’s coast used by sailors and day-trippers for anchoring, shallow-water snorkeling and pebble beaches; Salih Ada is reachable from Bodrum-Datça coastal routes.
How to Get to Salih Ada #
Reachable only by private boat or local day-trip charters from small harbors along the Muğla coast (Bodrum, Marmaris, or smaller nearby villages). Crossings are typically short-often under an hour-but schedules and landing spots depend on weather and the charter operator.
Tips for Visiting Salih Ada #
- Approach from the leeward side to find the calmest landing spots; some coves have submerged rocks.
- If planning to anchor, carry an anchor line long enough for sandy bottoms-some coves are shallow.
- Bring a tide chart for the Muğla coast; small local boats often time crossings to tides and winds.
Best Time to Visit Salih Ada #
Best from late spring through early autumn; avoid crossing on strong meltemi wind days.
Weather & Climate near Salih Ada #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (743 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 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 (38 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, 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 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
