Ortakent & Yahsi occupy the next bay to Bitez following the peninsula round to the west. The very large beach is popular with families, although the water rapidly becomes quite deep. There are several beach side cafes providing inexpensive meals and snacks throughout the day. There is also camping space here. To get to the beach, take a dolls from the main bus station in Bodrum to 'Yahoos beach'.

As its name implies, Ortakent (middle town) is centrally located on the Bodrum peninsula, making it most suitable as a base from which to explore the region. Yahsi, on the other hand, means pretty, so it's the proper name for Ortakent's lovely seaside area.

The beach is long and wide, with cooling breezes coming off the sea to provide relief from the summer heat and aid in getting a suntan. Waiters from the cafes and restaurants along the shore will willingly serve you on the beach if you don't feel like moving from your favoured spot. It's a peaceful, quite place, ideal to laze the hours away.