Bodrum Turkey

Bodrum is on a far into the Mediterranean hineinragenden peninsula. The place is not only for foreign tourists very popular. The locals are very happy to spend their holidays. Consequently, there are in and around Bodrum very many hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs. Wonderful is also the waterfront promenade in the city.

The excessive tourism has also left its mark: For instance, the water quality of the bay of Bodrum in recent years deteriorated. More and more waste water from the town into the sea.

On the Bodrum peninsula, a short walk from the city, there are still many beautiful beaches. The somewhat remote bays are perfect for surfing, swimming and diving.

In addition, a port of Bodrum, where many sailing boats and yachts create. Who sailing want to make either an ordinary trip on a sailboat or one book is also chartering a yacht.

No matter what boat you book - the Turkish coast to sail is highly recommended. The organized boat trips will be fully on board food and goes into beautiful bays at anchor. There can be crystal clear water swimming, snorkeling and diving.

The lonely bays
are an ideal target
boat trips.

The bays around Bodrum also home to some beautiful diving spots. Passendes equipment can be used in a diving center borrow. The water also has the best view of the many small white houses in and around Bodrum cover the mountainsides.

But even on trips to the country should not refrain: There is very famous and ancient ruins Featured cities on the Aegean coast (see South Aegean trips). It is also possible to Bodrum from a day trip to the unique natural landscape of Pamukkale 12.

Symbols of Bodrum is the medieval Crusader castle (Bodrum kalesi). The fort dates from the 15th Century and protected with thick walls of the inhabitants of Bodrum against intruders. Today, the fortress of a beautiful museum, where archaeological finds are shown.
Once in Bodrum was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the mausoleum. The mausoleum was an impressively large and beautiful tomb. It was also the namesake for the term still used today. Where once there was the mausoleum, there is today only one excavation point.
Old windmills
Bodrum

Of course, one in Bodrum also many opportunities for shopping. In the numerous small shops, there are all kinds for Turkey typical goods. For more information, please visit shopping.

Another highlight is the nightlife of Bodrum. This is the biggest disco Turkey: In Harlicarnas dance during the summer months evening for dinner almost 6,000 people until the early morning hours. But otherwise, there is entertainment of Bodrum in many bars, restaurants and nightclubs together, so that the choice, where you spend the evening.

Bodrum Turkey

Bodrum is regarded by tourists as “Saint-Tropez of Turkey”. Previously the Mausoleion stood here, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Today lure discos, false Levis and colorful vegetable markets.

Touch fears can be no! In a dolmus (photo right), a kind of taxi eingepfercht, I drive from one suburb to Bodrum from inside, once the kleinasiatische Halicarnassus. Dolmus is full, and this Peugeot minibus also runs here until when it is full. Schedules are therefore not. Gehäkelte lace and a blue, glass amulet, which symbolizes an eye, dangling from the windshield down. The filing protects something that looks like a maroon bathroom carpet from the fifties.

At the vegetable market

The dolmus runs and runs. Meanwhile, however, the number of passengers increased to 21, two women squat next to the door and collect the fare of passengers, change, as appropriate, and submit the return money to those concerned. Turkish Lira course. “Müsait yerde!” Screams suddenly one of the two, that would mean about German: “At the appropriate place!” The driver slows, it is rising. Recruitment is also as easy: it stops the dolmus hands and goes `s.

I go up to the bus station at the terminus Cevat Sakir, where a market hall. Friday there is vegetable market: Bright red tomatoes, fresh garlic white onions, golden honey, olive twelve different varieties in colors of black on purple to green can color me in the eyes überquellen noise.

Next to shopping mall along he meets me everywhere: the Boncuk, the funny, stylized eye, which I have admired the dolmus. There are miniature him from hand to young and he protects against the “evil eye”. Further on the stands of the sponge divers (photo left) from Yalikavak. From building entrances are schnieke guys, which I really necessarily the real perfume at a price to sell. Others are honest and have their stands on a plate “Faked watches”. There are silver jewelry, carpets, Strandfummel, “designer” clothes and repeatedly Boncuks.

Travel Information - Travel To Turkey

Bodrum is one of Turkey’s most established and cosmopolitan resorts. Originally a fishing village in the shadow of a magnificent Crusader castle , Bodrum’s history stretches back 2,000 years , to when it was the capital of the tyrant Mausolus and home to his tomb , one of the ‘ Seven Wonders of the World ‘ more recently , Bodrum was a bohemian retreat for Turkish artists and intellectuals. In the last two decades it has grown massively ,attracting European holiday-makers ,domestic tourists and also the elite of Turkish society. Renowned for its nightlife , the town also boasts good restaurants and a museum in the restored Castle of St John. Local healthcare is excellent with several private hospitals. Shopping is also good with a choice of supermarkets and a weekly market. There is a large marina and a dock for cruise-liners is under construction. A golf course is planned for an area near the town’s airport.

Beyond the town , the Bodrum peninsular is ringed by a series of smaller , quite distinct resorts , Bodrum is very popular with foreign and Turkish buyers and there is an excellent choice of property. Villas and apartments with views of the castle are available , with prices from 85,000 for a two-bedroom apartment or from 200,000 for a four-bedroom villa. Elsewhere a two-bedroom apartment is 60,000 – 75,000 , but don’t expect a view.
Gümbet several kilometers west is favaured by British package tourists . Prices are similar to Bodrum but many areas are noisy in the season and most local businesses shut in winter.
Turgutreis beaches is excellent , Yalikavak , Gumbet beaches hotels and bars are good.