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.
Salih Ada at a Glance#
Hours: No official hours (uninhabited islet)
Admission: Free (access by private boat)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 7° - 14° | 11° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 20° | 16° | 38 mm | some cloud | 72% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 20° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 10 mm | clear | 64% | 4.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 29° | 3 mm | clear | 58% | 4.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 6 mm | clear | 60% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 17 mm | clear | 63% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 20° | 46 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 91 mm | some cloud | 70% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
