Bodrum Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Sun, bluest sea, friendly people, wonderful history, culture and archaeology! 


Con

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 The locals (I used to be a local in summer months) are upset for this modernization and that Bodrum is loosing its charm 


In a nutshell

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 Ibiza of Turkey 

 

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Things to Do  

St. Peter Castle

St. Peter Castle, Bodrum

 38 Reviews  Bodrum Castle (Bodrum Kalesi), located in southwest Turkey in the city of Bodrum, was built by the Knights Hospitaller starting in 1402 as the Castle of St. Peter. Sir Thomas Docwra was one time captain of the castle. In 1522 when faced by attack from Sultan Suleiman, the Grand Master of the... 

Blue Voyage

Blue Voyage, Bodrum

 13 Reviews  We went on a blue cruise last year with our family. It was difficult to choose the right boat to charter because there were so many options. Finally we decided to go ahead with Trippin Charters (the boat is called M/S Trippin) since we have heard good reviews from our friends. The boat was superb;... 

Bodrum environs

Bodrum environs, Bodrum

 13 Reviews  Foundations of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus St. Peter's Castle, with the underwater museum which has exhibited the glass wreck the Uluburun, an important archaeological find from the late Bronze Age and the tomb with the skeleton of Ada of Karie. - City walls from the time of Alexander the... 

Windmills

Windmills, Bodrum

 5 Reviews  I took the Dolmus to Yalikavak,and to my surprise, at the top of one of the Hills, right on roads edge, were two nice Windmills. Make sure you have your camera ready, luckily mine was! Also, the views coming down to Yalikavak are BEAUTIFUL! I was sitting on the wrong side and on the way back, it was... 

Bodrum nights

Bodrum nights, Bodrum

 2 Reviews  This discos is the biggest and loudest. The staff at the entrance will look you up and down for a proper trendy dress and take a cover charge of US$ 17 ! before admiting you inside. Once inside, it is like a Hollywood set, with a laser light show. It is something must-see that is why this tip is... 

Hotels  

El Vino Hotel

 2 Reviews and 313 Opinions  This small property is both central (10 min walk to the bazaar and waterfront) and secluded and... 

Samara

 1 Review and 60 Opinions  Nice, clean hotel close to the centre and beach. Lots of animation, accomodation, playground for the... 

Restaurants  

Seafood

Seafood, Bodrum

 17 Reviews  The Bodrum Fener Restaurant is located in Bodrum Milta Yacht Club. Me and my family went there in summer 2011. Its view was good. But it had an awful service. The waitresses didn't interested in us. We had to wait for 30 minutes just for a waitress come near us but at last we left the restaurant. No... 

Fastfood

Fastfood, Bodrum

 6 Reviews  This restaraunt on the sea front provides steaks etc. and multi national quisine. The staff are very friendly and make your stay a pleasant one, nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is very good and reasonably priced. They provide a free bottle of wine every time you go, which is quite... 

Bakery

Bakery, Bodrum

 6 Reviews  This bakery has a long history in Bodrum. The savoury and sweet pastries in this bakery (on the main thoroughfare from the Marina area to bar`street - about half way along the main street) are fantastic. The shop looks clean and smells of fresh breads and cakes. It is always busy with locals and... 

Nightlife  

Halikarnas Disco

Halikarnas Disco, Bodrum

 15 Reviews  Hi, The tourism season has started in Bodrum.. We have international guests from all over the world since the end of March.. Of course we are not in the summer nightlife tempo yet, but in the first weeks of May more and more clubs will be opened.. About Halikarnas; well the disco is closed for the... 

Bar Street

Bar Street, Bodrum

 15 Reviews  bodrum is mallorca of the turkey and have a best night life in turkey.there is few place as a disco-bar to go in bodrum which is DEJA VU BAR which is located in center of bodrum and kind of beach club with great view.professional dj are ready to woop the people up and funny and frienly stuff are... 

Transportation  

By bus

By bus, Bodrum

 30 Reviews  I always rent a car for my bodrum holiday i feel free because my villa is on the hill at yalikavak so it is very difficult to reach to yalikavak or bodrum centrum, supermarkets, restaurants i also sometimes go different towns from bodrum i recommend to holidaymakers www.egeriarentacar.com for car... 

By water

By water, Bodrum

 15 Reviews  As I was here in May (Off Season) Not a real lot of people about, I booked my ticket the same morning as I wanted to go. In Peak Season, this would not be advisable. The Ferry to Kos leaves near the Bodrum Castle. As you are going to Greece, DON'T FORGET PASSPORT! Tickets are non-refundable.... 

By air

By air, Bodrum

 8 Reviews  In winter time as far as I know you can find very limited direct flights from Europe. If you are flying from Istanbul check the following airlines for the timetable ; Turkish Airlines : Everyday www.thy.com.tr Atlas Jet : Everyday www.atlasjet.com Onur Air www.onurair.com.tr Pegasus (from Sabiha... 

Shopping  

Bodrum Marina: Proper shopping...

Bodrum Marina: Proper shopping..., Bodrum

 Classic73 Says:  At first glance Bodrum is full of all the same old copy crap shops, with tons of Burberry ripoffs lining the streets- yawn!However, if you work your way all the way to the western edge of the central Bodrum harbour, you'll reach the Bodrum Marina, a well-tended, covered... 

Warnings and Dangers  

car rentals

car rentals, Bodrum

 bertydodo Says:  hi there i went to Bodrum last year and rented a bike from a company which name is "Angel rent a car"briefly, there was already a broken part when i received the bike. and that bike broke down after a few days. they forced me to pay for this part which wasnt my fault. also i... 

Tourist Traps  

Gumbet, Bitez and Karaincir Beaches

Gumbet, Bitez and Karaincir Beaches, Bodrum

 voyageur2 Says:  Nightlife in Gumbet is quite entertaining. But I cannot say the same thing for beach. Sandy coast is well arranged. But sea is not proper for swimming. Especialy during high season pollution increases because of crowd and boats. Bitez have similar problems too. Sand quality... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Gumusluk, Bodrum, TR ...

Gumusluk, Bodrum, TR ..., Bodrum

 TrendsetterME Says:  Gümüşlük, a seaside village and fishing port in Turkey, is situated on the remains of the ancient city of Myndos. The remains of the foundations of buildings can be clearly seen in the knee deep water that leads to Rabbit Island. This island is very successful because... 

Favorites  

Beaches

Beaches, Bodrum

 3 Reviews  there is something for everyone!! if you want to just lie down and relax on the sunlounger turgutreis, torba, gundogan and bitez is for you. If you are into water sports crowded and loud fun beaches then stay in gumbet , bodrum if you like private beach loud music and big cushions to lie down orange... 

Sightseeing

Sightseeing, Bodrum

 8 Reviews  Bodrum's harbourfront and marina are full of hustle and bustle with bracing sea breezes to counteract the hot sun, The boats are packed tightly like sardines and a sea of masts and red flags sway in the wind. From luxury yachts to small speedboat, every conceivable type of craft is here but mostly... 

Sailing

Sailing, Bodrum

 6 Reviews  Bodrum is such a great place for sailing in. There are loads of Islands dotted all over the peninsular that you can pull up to and sail to. One such Island is opposite Kadikalesi and Turgutries. I like to call it the double humped Island but im sure it has a proper name! I was sailing there last... 

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