Torba, a modern village in the administrative area of the Bodrum Municipality, is a small but notable tourist resort. It has several modern hotels, pebbly and sandy beaches and hillsides richly scented with herbs growing in the wild. Due to its proximity to Bodrum, Torba is a popular swimming and lunch spot.
It is also the terminus for ferry services between the Bodrum peninsula and Didyma where day excursions can be made to the famed Temple of Apollo. The ferry is also a convenient means to visit the impressive sites of ancient Miletus and Priene. Frequent minibus connections with Bodrum make these trips and day visits convenient and inviting
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