Bodrum
Turkey
Bodrum
is one of Turkey's most popular resorts attracting visitors from all
over the world. The town of Bodrum is located on a peninsular and has
grown up around the two bays and the 15th century castle. Its economy
relied on fishing and other port activities until the 1970's when Bodrum
started to attract tourists, the town is a wonderful balance of old
and new buildings, whitewashed houses dotted on the hillside covered
in colourful bougainvillea, hidden cobbled alleyways, a bustling bazaar,
spectacular waterfront and the magnificent ancient monuments such as
the Castle of St. Peter which dominates the Bodrum skyline.
The harbour
/ marina area of Bodrum is home to many elegant yachts as well as the
local Turkish Gulets and fishing boats. There is also a good selection
of quality shops, bars and restaurants along the waterfront. Bodrum
has a quiet laid back atmosphere by day and is a thriving beach resort;
there are many sandy coves and a small beach for those wanting to soak
up the Turkish sun. For watersports enthusiasts, windsurfing, parasailing,
dinghy sailing are all available locally.
As the
sun sets and night time falls the heart of Bodrum really comes to life,
there is a vast selection of restaurants and bars to choose from, many
with views over the water or of the flood lit ramparts of the castle.
For those wanting to party late into the night many bars and night clubs
stay open to the early hours, one popular venue with holiday visitors
to Bodrum is the Halikarnas Night Club, with a capacity for over 5000,
it's columns and spectacular laser light show can be seen from all over
the town. There are also plenty of quieter bars and restaurants throughout
Bodrum for those who wish to have a more relaxed evening after a hard
day on the beach.
Bodrum
Accommodation
There is
a good selection of accommodation in Bodrum to suit all pockets and
tastes.
From five star hotels such as the Karia Princess which conveniently
located in the heart of Bodrum and the Azka which is located by the
sea approximately 1.5 kms from the centre of Bodrum.
There are also plenty of good quality apartment complexes and private
villas for rent as well as smaller good value family run hotels.
Property
for Sale Bodrum.
Turkey
has become very popular for property purchase and Bodrum offers some
excellent opportunities to buy good quality property at reasonable prices.
There are new developments of villas and apartments and also older properties
in need of renovation, many with sea views.