Built on the site of ancient Myndos, the village is protected from development and has been spared the hotels and holiday apartments that afflict some other parts of the peninsula. It’s a popular spot for locals as well as yachtsmen and hosts a classical music festival in summer.
The ruins of Myndos are still visible if you fancy some snorkelling. Alternatively, a short paddle across the causeway brings you to Rabbit Island, though the rabbits seem to keep out of sight until later on when the place quietens as the day trippers go home.
There is a small beach and despite the yachts, it’s an acceptable place for a dip.
The village is firmly focused on serving its visitors, with a number of restaurants, (several offering a good range of fish), craft stalls and a couple of mini markets. There’s also a chemist, post office and ATM within a short walk. Most people don’t get beyond the first couple of restaurants so it’s quite easy even at busy times to escape the crowds ny just walking a bit further along the beach.
The classical music festival takes place in the Greek church overlooking the bay, and runs from the last week of July through to mid August. The varied programme includes both workshops and performers featuring international performers of some repute.
Gumusluk was for some years an artists colony and this perhaps explains the dead trees planted along the shore line and festooned with gourds. It remains a place with a rather unique character.