Property in Bodrum
The Peninsula is served by Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV)

The Bodrum Peninsula is situated on the south west coast of Turkey and is by far the prettiest area on the South Aegean coastline.

Bodrum is unique as it caters for such diverse interests. You can experience traditional Turkish life only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of a modern resort. The resorts of Bodrum and Gumbet offers a vibrant nightlife for the young and the energetic and are a shoppers paradise, whilst there are many other resorts and charming fishing villages offering peace and tranquillity. Watersport enthusiasts are more than catered for. Many of the resorts offer parasailing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkelling, banana boats and ringos. Divers from all over the world enjoy exploring the waters around Bodrum and there is something for both beginners and advanced divers. There are many Diving schools offering internationally accredited courses and who act as dive guides.
For those of you who would like to play a round of golf in Bodrum Turkey, there is a brand new two 18-hole championship Golf Facility at the Vita Park Golf Resort. Vita Park also offers many facilities for the non-golfing members of your family. For the Children – or the young at heart – there are two Aqua parks on the peninsula, one in Bodrum and a larger one in Ortakent. A further one is planned for Konacik. And of course, a Turkish Bath is a must!

The area is steeped in history and this is still evident right across the peninsula. Take time to visit the more obvious sites such as St. Peter’s Castle, The Mausoleum, The Amphi Theatre and Myndos Gate.

There are various ways are to explore the peninsula. You can cover the whole peninsula by car in just a few hours by following the coastal road. Daily Gulet cruises, available from Bodrum Harbour and from some of the local beaches and harbours, visit some of the beautiful bays and coves. Alternatively you can visit each village individually by public transport called a Dolmus.

The sun shines endlessly in Bodrum and after sundown you will enjoy the millions of stars in the clear sky. There is no humidity, and rain in Bodrum during the summer (April to October) is a very rare occurance. There is no ‘winter’ in Bodrum, frost and snow never touches the Aegean. Of course we do have rain in ‘winter’ but mostly the days are sunny and bright. You have to experience it to truly appreciate the attraction of Bodrum.

Bodrum
Distance to Airport : 35 km

Formerly known as Halicarnassos, Bodrum is home to the Mausoleum – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Bodrum’s famous Castle of St. Peter rests between two bays, one of which houses the large Marina where the many fishing boats and wooden gullets (daily, sunset and weekly cruises) jostle with the yachts of the rich and famous.

The Marina is lined with quiet bars and restaurants and has a sophisticated atmosphere where people pass many an hour watching the boats come and go. Next to the Marina is the bazaar – a pedestrianised area of narrow streets full of shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs. At the end of the bay is Halicarnoss – the largest open air disco in Europe. For those with any energy left at the end of the day there are more bars disco’s and nightclubs than you can count. They don’t close until sunrise so can literally dance the ‘til dawn.

Whether you want to shop, eat, party or just relax, Bodrum has something for everyone. The many restaurants cater for all tastes, from traditional Turkish food to a variety of far Eastern and European cuisine (and yes – a full english breakfast !). Bodrum remains open until the crack of dawn and most shops are open until midnight, perhaps the best time to shop as the cool of the evening is more comfortable.

The weekly market, located next to the bus station, is held on Tuesdays and is popular with tourists looking for a bargain. Ýn the summer months the market gets overcrowded and very hot and in my opinion is not a particular pleasant experience. You can pick up the same ‘bargains’ in the bazaar next to the marina or in the shops in Gumbet.

Dolmus, which means ‘shared taxi’ is the local form of transport and offers an excellent, regular network across the whole of the peninsula. If you are staying in one of the resorts outside Bodrum town, avoid going on a dolmus to Bodrum on Tuesdays unless you want to visit the market. The houses characteristic of Bodrum are small, white-washed houses. The local authorities here do not allow high rise buidings which is probably one of the many reasons Bodrum is popular with both tourists and settlers alike.

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