Torba is the prettiest natural port between Zeytinli and Bozburun Points on the northern part of Bodrum peninsula. The bottom is sand in general. A breeze can blow down the hills and creates bothersome swell in the bay. You can drop your anchor in the depths of 5-10 meters and swing. There is a shelter for fishing boats on the NW side of the bay has 3-4 m by the inner part of the mole, which decreases as you go further into the harbour. Boats can go stern-to the outside of the mole in 6-10 meters , and take a line ashore. Water and electricity can be obtained. Fuel can be obtained from a tanker-truck. This shelter is operated by  the local fishing cooperative. Bilge discharge is available. (Shelter patrol: phone: 0542 482 60 76).

All kinds of provisions are available from the markets like Migros, Diasa and Tansaş. Bank ATMs are in the vicinity. Town hosts several pensions and hotels. Laundry, pharmacy and Gendarme Station are located in the town.

Torba is connected to Bodrum-Milas highway. Regular transportation services are available to Bodrum (7 km), Bodrum-Milas Airport (30 km) and Milas (45 km). Technical needs like engine parts and support can be easily arranged from Bodrum.