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. There are reminders of the past well worth seeing. A superbly preserved round structure built by the Lelegians more than 2500 years ago, probably a tomb, crowns a big hill overlooking the village, while the ruins of a Byzantine monastery stand on the east side of the bay.



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.