Bodrum markets It is set up in a different neighborhood every day of the week. There are a total of 42 neighborhood markets: fruit and vegetable stalls, TARKO and Seed Association markets where producers sell their own products, haberdashery and clothing rows, second-hand stalls, and the antique market in the center. Below you will find where the market is set up on which day, the type of market, and its location on the map in a single list.
Table of Contents
- Bodrum market weekly schedule
- Markets set up on Mondays
- Markets set up on Tuesdays
- Markets set up on Wednesdays
- Markets set up on Thursdays
- Markets set up on Fridays
- Markets set up on Saturdays
- Markets set up on Sundays
- Which market should you go to?
- What are market types?
- Before going to the market
- Frequently Asked Questions
Bodrum Weekly Market Calendar (Which Day, Where?)
The busiest day of the week is Sunday: open-air markets are set up in nine different neighborhoods. It is followed by Friday with eight markets. The quietest day is Monday with five markets.
| Day | Neighborhoods with Markets | Number of Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Guvèrchinlik, Islamhanleri, Kumbahçe, Torba, Türkbükü | 5 |
| Tuesday | Bodrum center (haberdashery), Dereköy, Gölköy, Turgutreis (TARKO), Yalıkavak | 5 |
| Wednesday | Akçaalan, Bodrum center (TARKO), Gümüşlük, Gündoğan (there is also clothing), Ortakent-Müskebi | 5 |
| Thursday | Akyarlar, Bitez (clothing is also available), Bodrum center, Torba, Yalıkavak (clothing) | 5 |
| Friday | Bodrum Center, Çırkan, Gürece, Konacık, Mazı, Ortakent-Müskebi (haberdashery), Yalıçiftlik, Yalıkavak (TARKO) | 8 |
| Saturday | Ortakent-Müskebi (TARKO), Ortakent (Seed Association), Turgutreis, Yaka, Yalıkavak (second-hand) | 5 |
| Market | Bitez (second hand), Bodrum center (antique), Dirmil, Gümbet, Kızılağaç, Koyunbaba, Mumcular, Turgutreis (second hand), Yahşi | 9 |
Which Markets Are Set Up in Bodrum on Monday?
If you want to start the week with a calm Sunday, Monday is a good day. Vegetable and fruit stalls are set up in all five districts, and it is much less crowded compared to the weekend.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Islamhaneleri | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Kumbahçe | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Bag | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Turkbuku | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
Which markets are set up in Bodrum on Tuesday?
On Tuesday, there are two different experiences: the haberdashery market in the center of Bodrum, and the TARKO market in Turgutreis, where producers sell their own goods.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bodrum (Center) | Haberdashery | Open in maps |
| Derekoy | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Gölköy | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Turgutreis | Farmers' market (TARKO), 08:00 – 18:00 | Open in maps |
| Yalikavak | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
Which Markets Open on Wednesday in Bodrum?
It is the day of the northern coast's beloved neighborhoods such as Çarşamba, Gümüşlük, and Gündoğan. In the Gündoğan market, besides fruits and vegetables, there are also clothing stalls. In Bodrum center, however, the TARKO producer market is set up.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Akçaalan | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Bodrum (Center) | Producers' Market (TARKO) | Open in maps |
| Gümüşlük | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Gundogan | Vegetables – Fruits – Clothing | Open in maps |
| Ortakent-Müskebi | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
Which Markets Are Set Up in Bodrum on Thursday?
Thursday's star is the Yalıkavak clothing market. It is the most preferred day for those looking for textiles and clothing. In the Bitez market, alongside fruits and vegetables, there are also clothing stalls.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Akyarlar | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Bitez | Vegetables – Fruits – Clothing | Open in maps |
| Bodrum (Center) | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Bag | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Yalikavak | Clothing | Open in maps |
Which Markets Are Set Up in Bodrum on Friday?
Friday is the second busiest day after Sunday. Markets are set up in eight neighborhoods, including Mazı, Çırkan, and Gürece, which maintain a village market atmosphere.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bodrum (Center) | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Çırkan | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Gürece | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Konacik | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Thuja | Vegetables – Fruit (village market) | Open in maps |
| Ortakent-Müskebi | Haberdashery | Open in maps |
| Yalıçiftlik | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Yalikavak | Producers' Market (TARKO) | Open in maps |
Which Markets Are Set Up in Bodrum on Saturday?
When Saturday is mentioned, Turgutreis comes to mind. It is one of Bodrum's largest open-air markets. On the same day, two separate producer markets are set up at the Ortakent Marketplace: the TARKO market and the Bodrum Seed Association market.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ortakent-Müskebi | Producers' Market (TARKO) | Open in maps |
| Ortakent (Seed Association) | Bodrum Seed Association Producer Market | Open in maps |
| Turgutreis | Vegetables – Fruit – Haberdashery | Open in maps |
| Yaka | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Yalikavak | Flea market | Open in maps |
Which Markets Are Set Up on Sunday in Bodrum?
The busiest day of the week. Markets are set up in nine districts, and the antique market in the center also falls on this day.
| Neighborhood | Market Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bitez | Flea market | Open in maps |
| Bodrum (Center) | Antiques market | Open in maps |
| Dirmil | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Gumbet | Vegetables – Fruit – Haberdashery | Open in maps |
| Alder | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Koyunbaba | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
| Mumcular | Vegetables – Fruit – Haberdashery | Open in maps |
| Turgutreis | Flea market | Open in maps |
| Good | Vegetables – Fruit | Open in maps |
Which Market Should You Go To?
Depending on what you are looking for, the right market changes. Shortcut:
| What are you looking for? | Where to go | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Widest selection of fruits and vegetables | Turgutreis | Saturday |
| Apparel and textiles | Yalikavak | Thursday |
| Clothing, but smaller and calmer | Gündoğan, Bitez | Wednesday, Thursday |
| Direct shopping from the producer (TARKO) | Turgutreis / Bodrum Center / Yalıkavak / Ortakent | Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday |
| Heirloom seed and local producer | Ortakent, Bodrum Seed Association market | Saturday |
| Antiques and collectibles | Bodrum center | Market |
| Second-hand | Yalıkavak, Bitez, Turgutreis | Saturday and Sunday |
| Haberdashery and sewing supplies | Bodrum City Center, Ortakent-Müskebi | Tuesday and Friday |
| Village market vibe, few tourists | Mazı, Çırkan, Gürece, Dirmil, Mumcular | Friday and Sunday |
| Close to the holiday region, quick stop | Gümbet, Bitez, Torba | Sunday, Thursday, Monday |
What Are Market Types?
The type names in the list are similar to each other, but what they sell is different. Short description:
- Produce market: The most common type. Seasonal vegetables, fruits, greens, olives, cheese, nuts, and legumes. Most of the markets in Bodrum are like this.
- Haberdashery market: Fabric, sewing supplies, thread, buttons, zippers, lace, curtains, towels, bed sheets, home textiles. Not ready-to-wear, more like materials and home products.
- Apparel market: Ready-to-wear and textile. T-shirts, dresses, beachwear, shoes, bags. Yalıkavak Thursday market is the biggest of these.
- Producers' Market (TARKO): The market where the producer who grows the product sells it directly. There are no middlemen. It is organized by the Bodrum Agricultural Development Cooperative.
- Bodrum Seed Association Market: The producer market set up on Saturdays at the Ortakent Pazaryeri. Focused on heirloom seeds and local production, it consists of stalls run by association members.
- Secondhand market: Used items. Clothing, books, furniture, kitchenware, electronics.
- Antique market: Antiques and collectible items. In Bodrum center only on Sundays.
Before Going to the Market
- Go early. The stalls are set up in the early hours of the morning, and the freshest produce sells out in the first few hours. In the summer months, the afternoon heat also sets in.
- Cash on delivery. Most of the stalls in neighborhood markets do not accept cards, and an ATM is not close by in every neighborhood.
- Bring your own mesh or cloth bag. Plastic bags cost money at most stalls and are thin.
- The price drops near the close. Options decrease, but room for negotiation increases. If you are not in a rush, you can consider it.
- Bargaining is normal. This is especially expected in textile, clothing, and second-hand stalls. Prices for fruits and vegetables are generally stable.
- Be willing to walk for the park. In large markets like Turgutreis and Yalıkavak, finding a spot adjacent to the market area is difficult; parking a few streets away is faster.
- The only clear time information: Turgutreis TARKO Producer Market is open from 08:00 to 18:00. There are no fixed hours published by the municipality for other markets; they are set up in the morning and packed up in the late afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Bodrum markets held?
There is a market every day of the week in Bodrum. Markets are set up in five neighborhoods on Monday, five on Tuesday, five on Wednesday, five on Thursday, eight on Friday, five on Saturday, and nine on Sunday. A total of 42 markets.
Bodrum'da en çok pazar Salı günleri kurulur.
Sunday. Markets are set up in nine neighborhoods: Bitez, Bodrum center, Dirmil, Gümbet, Kızılağaç, Koyunbaba, Mumcular, Turgutreis, and Yahşi. The second busiest day is Friday with eight markets.
Turgutreis Market is on Tuesdays.
There are three different markets in Turgutreis. The TARKO producer market is set up on Tuesday (08:00 – 18:00), the fruit, vegetable, and dry goods market on Saturday, and the second-hand market on Sunday. The Saturday market is the largest of the three.
What day is Yalıkavak market on?
Four different markets are set up in Yalıkavak: the Tuesday fruit and vegetable market, the Thursday clothing market, the Friday TARKO producer market, and the Saturday second-hand market. You should go on Thursday for clothing and textiles.
On which day is the Çırkan market set up?
The Çırkan market is set up on Friday. It is listed as Sunday in many directories on the internet, this information is incorrect.
Is there a market in Gürece?
Yes. The Gürece market is held on Fridays. This market is not listed on the Bodrum Municipality’s official marketplace page.
Which days is the producers' market (TARKO) set up in Bodrum?
Four days: Tuesday Turgutreis, Wednesday Bodrum center, Friday Yalıkavak, and Saturday Ortakent-Müskebi. At TARKO markets, the producers who grow the products sell them directly.
Where and when is the Bodrum Seed Association market set up?
Every Saturday, it is set up at the Ortakent Marketplace. It is a producer market consisting of association member stalls, focusing on ancestral seeds and local production. On the same day and in the same area, there is also the TARKO producer market.
What is sold in the haberdashery market?
Fabrics, sewing materials, thread, buttons, zippers, lace, and other supplies, along with curtains, towels, bedsheets, and home textiles. If you are looking for ready-to-wear clothing, you should go to the clothing market instead of a haberdashery; the biggest one in Bodrum is on Thursday in Yalıkavak.
Bodrum'da antika pazarı nerede ve ne zaman kurulur?
The antique market is set up in the center of Bodrum on Sunday. In the same area, there is a drapery market on Tuesday, and a fruit and vegetable market on Thursday and Friday.
What time do the Bodrum markets open?
The only clear hour information published by the municipality belongs to the Turgutreis TARKO producer market: 08:00 – 18:00. There are no fixed hours announced for other neighborhood markets. Stalls are set up early in the morning and packed up in the late afternoon. For the freshest produce, it is best to go during the early hours of the morning.
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