Bodrum Off The Beaten Path

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Well there is so many untouched paths to see so where should I start. There are many ancient ruines all around Bodrum peninsula. Mostly hidden on the top of the mountains or valleys surrounded by the last forests where you will find ancient villages such as Sandyma, Pedesa and Kiril with overwhelming views. Or you can take the southern part along the Gokova bay and pass friendly villages, unspoiled paths along the sea, from Yaliciftlik all the way to Akbuk. There are many untouched bays along the route. Well if you need any info feel free to mail me because explaining them all would take several pages.

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Well there is so many untouched paths to see so where should I start. There are many ancient ruines all around Bodrum peninsula. Mostly hidden on the top of the mountains or valleys surrounded by the last forests where you will find ancient villages such as Sandyma, Pedesa and Kiril with overwhelming views. Or you can take the southern part along the Gokova bay and pass friendly villages, unspoiled paths along the sea, from Yaliciftlik all the way to Akbuk. There are many untouched bays along the route. Well if you need any info feel free to mail me because explaining them all would take several pages.

Paradise Bay in Bodrum,Turkey is one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The geographical structure of the bay is very interesting, providing the most beautiful sceneries ever. The sea is very clear ,the color is turquoise blue and you can see all kinds of fish without a snorkel. It's so quiet and calm, and so refreshing. You can stay at the ony building in the bay,The Atami Hotel. It's a family run,small luxury hotel by the seaside with a very nice wooden jetty where you can sunbathe and swim.The owners of the hotel are very respectful to this beautiful environment. They planted lots of trees and greens in their garden to hide their property in nature and are recycling water, compositing garbage etc. Their service is very friendly and intimate and the food is marvellous, cookde by the Japanese hostess of the hotel. The bay and the hotel are definitely the right places for complete relaxing escape holidays. Their website is: www.atamihotel.com and tel:+90 252 357 74 17
Paradise Bay might be difficult to find if you don't know the way. Even residents of Bodrum might not know the place.To reach there, take the minibus to Golkoy from Bodrum central coach station and then take a taxi. To reach there by car, take the Torba junction before reaching Bodrum. Go to Golturkbuku village. Follow the signs of 'iberhotel', a very big holiday village near Golkoy, and half the way you come accross Atami Hotel's signs.Then just follow the Atami signs to reach the Paradise Bay.

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Blue Trip is the trip that you realized with a boat.You can rent a boat (generally a goulet) and acccording to your itinerary you stay every night in a different bay or port.This trip is an exceptionnal experience to live.Dont miss it if you can.
Typical itineraries are
1- Bodrum-Gokova-Bodrum ( this trip is realized in the Gokova bay 7 days is the ideal duration)
2-Bodrum-Datca-Marmaris (this trip is realized out of gokova bay 5 days is the ideal duration)
3-Marmaris-Fethiye (7 days is the ideal duration)
4-Fethiye-Kekova ( 10 days is the ideal duration)

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This another pretty little seaside village in a sheltered cove. The views coming down the hillside are wonderful. There is a Marina here and some interesting old buildings. Plenty of Restaurants and a nice shopping area to have a look around.
On the Esplanade, is a Statue of Two Lovers. It was quite interesting to read the story about what happened to them.

Located on the Esplanade

Yalikavak, another small seaside town that is quieter than Bodrum. The shopping area has narrow lane ways and is quite attractive. There are quite a few Restaurants here as well. What I liked, is I actually found a Shop that sold Ladies & Men's wear at reasonable prices, and, I COULD TRY GARMENTS ON! a big plus, as this is why I don't buy clothes in these places. Pity I can't remember the name of the shop, but it was a proper shop, not a Stall.

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I enjoyed walking the long Esplanade here. I walked to the Marina, here there were expensive shops, but a lot not open in May. Expensive Boats as well! Pretty flowers, ... Bouganvillea was in bloom and beautiful, a walkway through very tall Palms, a Nice Park, and quite a few seafront Restaurants made this a very nice area for a stroll or to have a meal. I myself, settled for a Cuppa and an Icecream and enjoyed the view.

The Beaches are really nice here, and nowhere near as busy as nearby Bodrum. There are plenty of Sun lounges and Umbrellas available. Beautiful blue waters of the Agean sea to swim in, lounge around and enjoy the Island views, or stay later and see a lovely sunset!