Bodrum
 An impressive medieval castle built by the knights of Rhodes guards the entrance to Bodrum’s dazzling blue bay, in which the Agean and the Mediterranean Seas meet.The town’s charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-linetwaterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina.Not far from town, you can swim in absolutely clear, tideless, warm seas. Underwater divers, especially, will want to explore the numerous reefs, caves and majestic rock formations. The waters offer up multicolored sponges of all shapes and sizes, octopi and an immense variety of other aquatic life. The reputation of Bodrum’s boatyards dates back to ancient times, and today, craftsmen still build the traditional yachts: the tirhandil with a pointed bow and stern, and the singlet with a broad beam and rounded stern. The latter, especially, are used on excursions and pleasure trips, and in the annual October Cup Race. The yearly throng of visitors has encouraged small entrepreneurs to make shopping in Bodrum a delight. Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges and the local blue glass beads are among the bargains to be found in the friendly little shops along the narrow, white-walled boutiques offer kilims streets.Charming, carpets, sandals and embroidery as well as original fashions in soft cotton. |
 Bodrum’s reputation as a center of Turkish art has won with its lively, friendly and Bohemian atmosphere and many small galleries. This community has styie an informal day of life and encourages a night of excitement. The evenings in Bodrum are sitting in one of the many restaurants, dining on fresh seafood and other specialties of the Aegean Sea. After that night clubs (some with cabaret) and superb discos keep you till dawn. |
 Bodrum, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, was the birthplace of Heredotus and the site of the King’s Tomb Mausolos (4th century BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.In the harbor, the Bodrum Castle, or the medieval castle of St. Peter, a fine example of 15thcenfury Crusader architecture, and has been converted into the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with remains so far from the Bronze Age. The breathtaking views of Göktepe, nearby, is much theater.The by visitors to the museum’s second century beautiful Bodrum Peninsula suits holidaymakers photographed in a subdued interest and relaxing atmosphere. |
 Enchanting villages, with guest houses and small hotels on quiet bays, dot the peninsula. On the south coast, Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Ortakent Aktur have Yalısı, Karaincir, Bagla and Akyarlar sandy beaches.Campers and windsurfers enjoy Gumbet, Bitez colorful sailboards weave skillfully and among the masts of yachts in the bay. On shore you can beach.Ortakent quiet walks through the orange and tangerine groves bordering has one of the longest beaches in the area and provides an ideal place to relax in solitude. One of the most beautiful beaches on the Bodrum Peninsula, Karaincir is ideal for lively active days by the sea and relaxed, cozy evenings with local villagers.Finally Akyarlar enjoys a well deserved reputation for the fine, fine sand of the beach. Turgutreis, Gumusluk and Yalikavak, all with excellent beaches, lie on the west side of the peninsula and are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. In Turgutreis, the birthplace of a great Turkish Admiral of the same name you will find a monument to honor him. In the ancient port of Myndos (Gumusluk) you can easily many friends with the hospitable and outgoing local population. In Yalikavak, white washed houses with cascading bougainvillaea line narrow streets. Small cafes and the occasional windmill create a picturesque setting.See the northern coast of the peninsula – Torba, Türkbükü, Gölköy and Gundogan – by road or, better yet, rent a boat and explore the occupation in the quiet coves, citrus fruits and wooded islands . Little windmills which still provide the energy to grind grain crown hills covered with olive trees.Torba, a modern village with holiday apartments and a beautiful marina is located 8 km north of Bodrum. Gölköy and Türkbükü are small and simple fishing villages with a hanctful taverns overlooking a beautiful bay. After a boat trip on Karaada, half an hour from Bodrum, you can in the grotto where the warm mineral waters flowing out of the rocks are believed to swim to beautify the complexion. |
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