Wednesday, August 6

Bodrum guide

Located on a beautiful Bodrum peninsula is one of the most sensational resorts in Turkey with his charm, which is in its mixture of relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, historic architecture and its proximity to a huge number of fantastic beaches, fishing villages and modern night clubs. The city, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, City of Herodotus, has grown dramatically in recent years with the opening of an international airport - nor its delightful charm remains intact with linierten of palm-washed streets and houses.

The views of the city beat abnormally against the breathtaking backdrop of the castle of St Peters, the extraordinarily between the twin bays of the city. It is sensational even in summer, as Bodrum in color with cascades of bright pink and purple bougainvillea breaks out, the aperture of the white houses flows on its narrow streets linieren the sea herunterkurbelnd. Bodrum is also the sailing center of Turkey, and its world-class marina is a favorite destination for yachts, the Aegean and Mediterranean cruise. October is the month of Bodrum Cup race, yachts from around the world attractive.

Another main attraction of Bodrum is its summenden cafes, restaurants and shops, and its wealth of modern and sophisticated nightlife. For day is the main bazaar a great place to continue with its series of leather, clothing, carpets and sortiertem souvenir shops and gift shop. Or, if you are in the narrow streets of the old city to allow Meyhaneler street, discover chic boutiques and memory dealing with rural Turkish restaurants. If you have a colorful taste of domestic goods will, there is also a weekly market near the bus station, including the delicious locally grown mandarins. But the city is really the night with a magical atmosphere alive, until the dawn not asleep. Whether you're looking for a romantic lunch on the port or an evening promenade search or cocktails in the market yacht basin sipping, there is something unique. Bodrum also boasts some of the most sophisticated and modern bars and clubs in Turkey, many with an imported DJ, including the internationally famous Halicarnassus disco complete with stunning views of the bay below. Bodrum has accommodation for all tastes and budgets dotted in and around his city centre adapt pretty, but the quietest places to stay are in the west of the city and in the hills east.

Where to go

Gümbet

Named after the vaulted water cisterns that the landscape in the vicinity tainted, Gümbet on the beach next to Bodrum - just 10 minutes away by car - in the UK and is very popular holiday guests, many of whom decide to here near the beach night in Bodrum. As the popularity grew, however, has Gümbet in its own right developed and now offers a wide selection of lively bars and restaurants popular with a young set. His long sandy beach, with hotels and guesthouses lined up with its large wind surfing and diving school courses many young people and water sports to attract supporters.

Gümüşlük

Scored by a winding road from Gürece is Gümüşlük for his lonely situation is very popular. Since it as an archaeological site has been designated, it is forbidden for the main buildings, the landscape to change, which makes it a very pleasant place to live, with its unspoiled landscape, long sand and gravel beach and a handful of excellent fish restaurants. The site of the old Myndos, Gümüşlük with its historical remains scattered past: how to herausschauen to the port, the mounting wall, an old tower and discover untergetauchte walls. In addition, if you walk south of the beach, you can also near some of the ruins to swim, it makes it an ideal place for snorkeling. Gümüşlük by the dolmuş from Bodrum or Turgutreis accessible.

Turgutreis

A sophisticated new marina adorns the banks of Turgutreis, all with exclusive cafes, restaurants and boutiques, and a host of new bars and discos. The idea is not to be very sandy beach is very popular with families because the sea is untief and therefore safe for small children. For a more peaceful alternative to the main beach, there is also a long and sandy beach near the lighthouse on to Akyarlar. There is also good access to Bodrum from Turgutreis, with a regular dolmuş service at the main square in Turgutreis continues.

Yalıkavak

Previously, the main sponge fishing port in the area, the village receives Yalıkavak is a relaxing atmosphere for the curious Seeessen. Its position on the northwestern corner of the peninsula, 18 km from Bodrum, it means that one of the lowest points in the developed area with fewer hotels and self-catering apartments is what it is a pleasant stay away from the quantities. As you reach the bay, you will see the ruins of three old windmills on the hills notice - the hills around the village are also ideal for picnics and walks especially in spring when it with a colorful carpet of wild flowers covered.

Türkbükü

Türkbükü is one of the best kept secrets of Bodrum, with its series of exclusive hotels, excellent coastal restaurants in Pieren and modern wooden bars, which erupt in life after sunset. In his days are beach cafes and hotels ports for the Jet Set, with fantastic views of the beautiful kastanienbraunen and wooden platforms.

Bitez

Bitez is on a bay, a few kilometers west of the Bodrum, an older, wealthy people attractive. The beach has wooden Pieren to swim and is lined with resort hotels and washed villas, and has Schüle popular for wind surfing and sailing. Supported by lush orchards Mandarin Bitez is ideal for those who want to escape the quantities, and has good access to Bodrum with direct dolmuş to and from the city.

Ortakent

You can Ortakent reaching the main highway west of Bodrum, which is very popular with Turkish families. How to view, his two kilometers long beach by many one of the best in the peninsula and with more restaurants, motels and some unique tower houses dotted.

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