Milas is an ancient city in southwestern Turkey. It is part of Muğla Province and is administered from the provincial seat of Mugla. It was the ancient capital of Caria and of the Anatolian Turkish Beylik of Menteşe. The territory of Milas district contains a remarkable twenty-seven archaeological sites.

History

One of the most important cities of Karya, antic Mylasa, has taken its name from Mylasos, who came from the Aiolos generation, and was the reign of winds and resides within Aiolia Island in Mediterranean according to mythology. "asa" suffix of Mylasa name, is showing that Milas is founded at very ancient times (3.000 B. C.).

Alexander the Great, who had begun his Asia expedition in 334 B.C., had conquered South - West Anatolia and of course Milas, and just after conquer he had given his conquered lands to Karya Queen Ada.

Mylasa had arbitrated to a class contradiction with the request of Roman Emperor, Macmilius, in 143 B. C., and after this date, become the center of Roman Governors leading courts. During Byzantium period, Milas become bishop center, then conquered by Seljukian, Menteşeoğulları and Ottomans.

Climate

Milas, which is at south west of our country, is surrounded by Bodrum - Mandalya Bay, Lake Bafa and Gökova Bay. As a result of this, it has a long coastal line. Temperature rarely decreases under 0 C in Milas, where summers are passing hot and dry, and winters are warm and rainy.

Getting There

By Road

Due to its position, Milas is the break point of bus voyages, made to Bodrum from other city and provinces. There is also a minibus connection between Milas - Güllük - Bodrum - Yatağan - Mugla. Transportation to terminal is made via minibus, service vehicles.

By Airway

Nearest airport is Bodrum Airport. Transportation to airport is made by HAVAŞ services from province center.