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Places of Interest


Mausoleum - Bodrum
The Mausoleum is Bodrums oldest antiquity and was built by Artemisia II in honour of her husband King Mausolos. The monumental tomb became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After the Mausoleum was destroyed by an earthquake in the 12th century, an exhibition about what the Mausoleum probably looked like, together with a large model, provide a vivid lesson on the history of the area which was then called Halicarnassos.

The Amphi-theatre - Bodrum
The theatre is another witness to the great past of Bodrum. Situated in the hillside over looking Bodrum this theatre whose capacity is around 13.000 was built during the Carian reign in the Hellenistic age (330 - 30 BC.). The theatre consists of three different sections: a place for the audience, a place for an orchestra and the stage. It became an open-air museum after the excavations in 1973.

St. Peter castle - Bodrum
The most prominent feature of Bodrum is the castle of St. Peter. The castle's origins date back to the knights of St. John but now it is one of the finest museums in this region where you get wonderful views of the town and sea, are several mighty towers, a chapel, dungeon and Turkish bath, all set in gardens and linked by steep steps and passageways.

Beaches


  • Gumbet is only 2-3 km away from Bodrum and recently is becoming almost a resort into itself. The area features one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula. G is also one of the most popular water sports centers with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc. available.

  • Bitez lies 7 km west of Bodrum, in the bay next to Gumbet. The beach is sandy, with plenty of sunloungers and umbrellas for sunbathing,

  • Ortakent occupies the next bay to Bitez following the peninsula round to the west. The very large beach is popular with families, although the water rapidly becomes quite deep.

    Activities


  • A wide variety of watersports is available all along the Bodrum peninsula beaches.
  • Horse-riding and river-drafting can be done just a few minutes outside Bodrum.
  • Go back to nature with Jeep-Safaris.
  • The crystal clear waters of Bodrum are ideal for deep-sea diving.

    Things to buy


  • Jewellery
  • Leather goods
  • Rugs and carpets
  • Handicrafts
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    Climate

    Bodrum's climate is wonderfully pleasant. In summer, the dry heat rarely goes above 35 C, while the water is a balmy 25 C. In winter, although it gets chilly, it can be mild enough to dine outside, and all you will generally need is a sweater or lightweight raincoat.

    Max Temp C Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
    Turkey 21 24 29 32 32 28 26
    London 13 16 20 22 21 19 13
    Sunshine Hours Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
    Turkey 8 9 9 11 12 9 8
    London 5 6 7 6 6 5 3

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    Great Excursions


    Yachting along the coast


    Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The G a Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in Europe.

    Bodrum Shopping


    Shopping through the narrow streets of Bodrum between the white walls is one of the pleasures you must try here. The Turkish crafts make it impossible to resist buying something. The most popular objects for the holiday maker are of course carpets; but the varied leather, copper and bronze wares, silver and gold, handicrafts.

    Visit Ephesus


    This site is about 160 km North of Bodrum can be reached in approximately two and a half hours by bus.
    A city once renowned throughout the Classical world as a major trading port, a metropolis of some 250,000 inhabitants and a religious and cultural center. It was also the home of one of the Seven
    Wonders of the Ancient World.

    Rhodes and Kos


    Adding another exotic port of call to your holiday in Bodrum is easy: take a side trip to Rhodes or Kos.

    Gullet Cruise


    Beautiful coastline, stunning sunsets, crystal waters and gentle breezes, all this can be expected during a wonderful Gullet Cruise.

    To get around


    By Boat: There are many types of cruises that link all the resorts an villages around the area, take a Gullet cruise or a Blue Voyage cruise to explore Bodrum and the surrounding areas.

    By Bus: The local bus (known as Dolmus) is normally a white mini bus that travels around the resorts. There are no specified bus stops, so to stop the Dolmus just flag one down.

    By Taxi: There are numerous taxis in all towns and resorts and are recognisable by their chequered black and yellow bands.

    By Car: Rental cars and Jeeps are available from our representatives.