Is Mugla safe for solo female travelers?

Mugla is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. The locals are typically friendly and helpful. However, as in any tourist area, petty crime like pickpocketing can be an issue. You should also be aware of cultural differences and practice good judgement to avoid uncomfortable situations. It is advised to dress modestly and respect local customs to blend in. Increased safety precautions such as staying in well-traveled areas, avoiding isolated or dark places especially at night, and using only official transportation services would also be beneficial.

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How safe is Mugla for female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Melike

Melike

Ireland

Group travel

It was safe. We swam in gorgeous Beaches. The sea was amazing. All the food was delicious. But it was too hot for me. I used sun cream like hourly but even that much wasn't enough. I got some kind of allergy on my skin.

Posted: April 4, 2024Experienced: June, 2022
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Florentine

Florentine

France

Solo travel

Koycegiz is a small town next to Marmaris, on the Turkish west coast. 🇹🇷 The advantage of going to Koycegiz is that it is not known by tourists. It's touristy on a local scale so there are still activities to do. There is a huge lake, surrounded by mountains. 🏔 The farthest activity to do is the boat trip which will take you across the lake to the Turkish baths, mud baths and hot baths. Then you will take the boat back to the tombs of the kings, engraved in the rock. Then you will eat grilled fish directly on board the boat. Finally you will go to the turtle beach! 🐢 The excursion lasts all day and only costs 300 lyras (12€)!!! It’s truly amazing and so inexpensive!! One of my best experiences 🤩

Posted: November 1, 2023Experienced: August, 2023
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First of all city is has amazing beaches. I can recommend Ölüdeniz, Çalış, Kidrak, and Sea me beach. ps: Sea me is a little expensive and çalış is wavy. City is pretty safe until the late hours you can walk at streets. You can go old town called Paspatur in the evening there are great bars and live music. Transformation is 12 turkish lira you can go anywhere with busses. You should definitely taste turkish food. Try everything you see cause they are all amazing.

Posted: July 31, 2023Experienced: June, 2023
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Susan

Susan

United Kingdom

Group travel

Gosh I've never been treated with so much respect and love and politeness. 100% . I love the time I spent in Hisaroni. I wish I could go back.

Posted: April 15, 2023Experienced: August, 2020
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How safe is Mugla for women?

Local safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Local crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

İrem

İrem

There difference among the regions. While milas is extremely safe, bodrum might not be that safe but overall locals in mugla are kind and you dont need to be threatened at all. Mugla is the most beautifull city in turkiye 🩵🩵🩵

Posted: July 29, 2025
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Muğla is a touristic location with pretty friendly locals.Because of its being a touristic location, safety precautions are much higher than the other parts of the country. Men may be a bit flirty but generally know where to stop. I have never felt threatened in my hometown at all.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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mugla is one of the safest place in turkey. it is a summer vacation area, where people are very chill and they all mind their own business. if there is a problem it is a personal problem between two people.

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Büşra

Büşra

I think it is safe because im here for 3 years and didn't see or live anything unsafe. I can walk alone in the dark while listenin music and im feeling safe but guys be careful about wild animals like pigs or wolfs they can be very dangerous if they hungry so don't go alone to near forests alone

Posted: July 7, 2024
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Muğla is pretty safe. People tend to look out for each other but visitors should know where to be careful. I think safety won't be much of a problem most of the time. Travelers will definitely have good time here and leave with good memories

Posted: June 3, 2024
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