Bodrum

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Introduction

Bodrum is a town on the Aegean coast of Turkey which is popular among tourists and Turkish celebrities. The ancient city of Halikarnassus, which is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, is located in Bodrum.

Bodrum in the last 10 years has been the most popular holiday destination in Turkey. Lively night life and beautiful small villages around the peninsula attracts more than 500,000 tourists every summer.

The most wonderful part of this small Aegean resort is the crystal clear sea around the resorts. You have perfect visibility for snorkelling and scuba diving.

If you get a chance to visit Bodrum try the earlier months of the summer season, like April and May as it is extremely hot in the high season.

Sights and Activities

Gumbet resort is probably the busiest out of the main 12 small villages around the Bodrum peninsula. Gumbet beach is one of the largest and very busy during the summer months.

Turgutreis is the up and coming resort and there is a new marina built to attract more businesses and tourists to town.

One of the favourite villages must be Gumusluk. Very calm and romantic resort inviting everyone who enjoys walks and beautiful scenery.

As far as activities goes, there is so much to do around the Peninsula. You can take a boat trip,scuba dive or just shop around the bazaar any day of the week. There is a local market every Tuesday for clothes and every Friday for food shopping. You must try out your negotiation skills as there are no set prices.

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Plane

Milas-Bodrum Airport (IATA: BJV, ICAO: LTFE) is located 36 km north east of the town of Bodrum, and 16 km south of Milas.

Airlines flying into this airport include Corendon Airlines, First Choice, SunExpress, Onur Air, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomsonfly.
Starting in April 2009, EasyJet will provide cheap flights as well.
There is cab service and shuttle service to/from the airport.

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Public Transport

Dolmush is the mini bus that runs within the city and also to nearby villages and towns.

By Car

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

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