About Bodrum, Turkey

About Bodrum, Turkey

About the holiday destination of Bodrum in Turkey

Discovering Bodrum

Located upon the gorgeous peninsula, Bodrum constitutes among the most outstanding destinations in Turkey with its appeal coming from its combination of easygoing Mediterranean ambiance, historic architecture and its closeness to a large array of tremendous beaches, small fising towns and stylish nightclubs. Bodrum, acknowledged in ancient times as Halicarnassos, town of Herodotus, has developed dramatically in modern times with its international airport - all the same its wonderful charm remains with palm-lined streets and whitewashed dwellings speckled all over the terraced hillsides. The panoramas of the city are brilliantly dramatic against the sensational background of the Castle of St. Peter, which stands stoutly betwixt the city's twin bays. It's yet more outstanding in the summertime when Bodrum explodes into color with showers of brilliant pink and purple bougainvillea flowing from the bright white homes that line its narrow streets, meandering down toward the crystal clear waters. Bodrum constitutes the yachting heart of Turkey and its world-class Marina remains a popular attraction for yachts and gulets that sail the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea. October is the month of the Bodrum Cup Race, drawing in yacths from around the globe. Another outstanding draw of Bodrum is its busy cafes, restaurants and shops, in addition to its plethora of fashionable and cosmopolitan nightlife. By day, the focal bazaar is a wonderful area for shopping with its range of leather, garments, rugs and various souvenir and gift shops. Alternatively, if you embark into the quaint streets of the old town near Meyhaneler Street, you'll come across voguish boutiques and souvenir shops, along with authentic Turkish restaurants. There's also a market each week situated close to the bus station should you desire a vivid appreciation of the local produce, including the scrumptious locally farmed tangerines. However, the city really bursts in to life in the evening, with a buzzing ambiance that does not rest till morning. Whether you're looking for romantic meals by the harbour, an evening stroll or drinking cocktails in the classy marina, there's something to accommodate everybody. Bodrum likewise touts a lot of of the most sophisticated and fashionable bars and clubs in Turkey, several with famous DJ's, including the world celebrated Halikarnas Disco complete with sensational panoramas of the bay beneath. Bodrum has apartments and villas to suit all requirements and budgets dashed in and around its beautiful town centre, the most peaceful areas to reside are located in the west of town and hills toward the east.

Discovering Bodrum

Bodrum, the southmost leading vacation town by the Aegean Sea, forms the focal point of attraction of the entire area. It's celebrated among Turkish and overseas travellers. The population climbs up from fifty,thousand people to in excess of 500,000 during the summer months. The "Blue Cruise", a world celebrated Turkish Mediterranean classic for yachting and voyaging through the clear waters of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean in gulets with two to twelve cabins, started in Bodrum. Bodrum today has a lot of little small towns dispersed across its peninsula, just about all featuring destinations, hotels, apartments, villas, bars, restaurants and shops. The humble village Yaliciftlik due east of Bodrum has just three resorts along the sea and remains in its original unspoiled state.

In and around Bodrum

In the town center of Gumbet (adjacent cove to Bodrum, near to the town center) if you're looking for night life or calling in Bodrum for a day or two. Night life constituted one the main reasons why holidaymakers visit Bodrum, the first occassion. Naturally that was not all. The sea is crystal clear and warm, there are plenty of little coves in which to swim, numerous areas to explore.Turgut Reis and Yalikavak being two additional leading small towns around which hotels, vacation villages and time-shares are situated. These being approximately twenty-five minutes outside of Bodrum city center by car or minibus. Other long-familiar places are Ortakent and Yahsi. The city itself is celebrated for its nightlife, with a lot of bars, discotheques, restaurants, cafés and shops providing much that Turkey has to offer. You may decide to stay in an apartment or villa in the city, better for feeling the nightlife.