Salih Ada is a popular tourist destination, and is accessible by boat from Bodrum.
The hills to the east of the island are covered with pine forest and olive groves.
For the past decade, Kılıç Holding has occupied the northern end of the island for use in its fish farming operations.
[3] The original location of the town of Caryanda was on this island before its relocation to the mainland.
[4][5] Under the name Taramptos, it was a member of the Delian League and is mentioned in a tribute decree of ancient Athens dated to 425/4 BCE.