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.
Gumbet's coastal waters
are warm and clear, ideal for families
with young children. The resort used to
be a sleepy little village, but that's
in the past, as the resort is now nearly
as busy as its big sister, Bodrum. It
does however retain some charm of its
own, together with the added benefit of
a great beach with lots of sunbeds and
umbrellas. Leading off the beach are
many small bars that keep cool drinks
flowing all day. The breeze in this bay
makes Gumbet particularly attractive for
windsurfers and boating enthusiasts.
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
Gumbet:
1 hour
Private Transfers
Taxi for up to 3
people £54 (One way); Minibus for up
to 7 people £74 (One Way).
