Bodrum,
Turkey
Please
note the locations shown on this map are
approximate
To use a holiday
brochure cliche, the Bodrum Peninsula
has a holiday resort to suit everyone,
from the bustling city of Bodrum to the
peaceful sandy beaches of Bitez that are
so ideal for paddling. Watersports
enthusiasts have plenty to keep them
occupied here, and there's plenty of
history and rural charm if you want to
experience the 'real' Turkey.
At the heart of the
Bodrum peninsula, built around two bays
and dominated by the imposing 15th
century Crusader's Castle, is the
eclectic town of Bodrum. The elegant
low-level whitewashed houses of Bodrum
cascade down the hillside to meet at the
colourful harbour front. The cobbled
alleyways of the bazaar market area in
the town's centre are bursting with life
both during the day and at night.
Whether you stay in
Bodrum itself, with its small local
beach, or choose one of the many sandy
coves close by, you will have the choice
of spending a peaceful relaxing day
lying in the sun or indulging in some
fantastic water sports.
Bodrum is undisputedly
the nightlife capital of Turkey, with a
wide choice of bars all staying open to
the early hours. It also boasts the
Mediterranean's most impressive open-air
nightclub, the Halikarnas. People mostly
sleep later in Bodrum so they can enjoy
the wide range of restaurants and bars,
before going on to a disco or nightclub.
Sightseeing & Activities
Even if you are not
staying in Bodrum a visit to this busy
resort is a wonderful day out. The
Castle of St Peter with its amazing
maritime museum is fascinating;
alternatively stroll through the
marina with its charming boutiques and
elegant yachts. There is a fantastic
selection of waterfront shops, and
Bodrum's pedestrian shopping lanes
will keep you busy during the day. All
around the Bodrum peninsular there are
wonderful opportunities for
watersports. You can try your hand at
water skiing, parasailing, dinghy
sailing, windsurfing or perhaps the
more sedate pastimes of canoeing or
pedaloes. For more organised
excursions experience a day out to
Ephesus, one of the best-preserved
archaeological sites in the world.
Also worth a visit is Pamukkale, one
of nature's phenomena where hot
mineral waters flow down the mountain
and have solidified to form snowy
white pools. As you might expect, boat
trips are widely available and you can
even take your passport and take a
trip to the nearby Greek island of Kos.
Coach
Transfers
Bodrum Airport to
Bodrum:
1 hour
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £40 (One way); Minibus for up
to 7 people £60 (One Way).
Winter Holidays
Holidays
during the winter in Turkey are much
quieter than in the summer.
