The Beautiful City of Bodrum

Bodrum, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southwest of Turkey, is a beautiful peninsula with great weather where you can spend a memorable vacation. This coastal city, located near the Aegean Sea, has one of the most beautiful beaches with unique views in Turkey and is known as a famous tourist city due to its many natural and historical attractions.

Getting to Know Bodrum

The first thing that always comes to mind about Bodrum in Muğla province is its white stone and limestone houses, indigo blue windows and doors, beautiful bays and warm people. This city, which dates back to ancient times, was known as "Halikarnassos" in 650 BC; but in the years after Christ and with its dedication to "Pope Petros," its name was changed to "Petrium" and over time to "Bodrum".

The coastal city of Bodrum, which is full of historical, natural and urban attractions, even its surrounding villages are worth visiting; because in this way, in addition to watching the beautiful scenery, you can enjoy the delicious taste of local food. Also, yearly music and entertainment festivals are among the other attractions of Bodrum and its surrounding areas for domestic and foreign tourists.

Note: You can be sure to visit all the wonders and beauties of this beautiful city and its attractions by considering Bodrum Tours, whose weather is summer for almost 6 months of the year.

Bodrum On the Map of Turkey

As you know, the city of Bodrum is one of the 13 cities of Muğla Province and, 111 km away from it, due to its proximity to the Aegean Sea, it is also considered one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Turkey; this city, which is located in the southwest of Turkey, has warm weather most of the year and its beautiful beaches host domestic and foreign tourists for vacation.

It should be noted that Bodrum's weather is cool in winter and relatively hot in summer. For this reason, booking a flight ticket to Bodrum and spending vacations in seasons such as autumn and early spring is a very good decision.

Attractions of Bodrum

As mentioned earlier, Bodrum can provide you with many options due to the variety of tourist attractions (historical, natural, urban, cultural, etc.); accordingly, some of the most famous of these attractions are:

·         Bodrum Castle (Bodrum Kalesi)

·         Tavsan Island in Bodrum (Tavşan Adası)

·         Colorful Markets in Bodrum (Rengarenk Pazarları)

·         Beautiful bays and an ancient museum under the sea

·         Ancient city of Pedasa in Bodrum (Pedasa Antik Şehri)

·         Myndos Gate in Bodrum (Myndos Kapısı)

·         Ancient Amphitheater in Bodrum

·         Zeki Muren Museumin in Bodrum (Zeki Müren Müzesi)

·         Halicarnassus Mausoleum in Bodrum (Halikarnas Mozolesi), 2400 years old, a relic of the 4th century BC and 242 meters high, is one of the world's seven wonders.

Note: Considering that renting a car in Bodrum is one of the best ways to easily and quickly access all the attractions of this city, your transportation costs will also be reduced; because taxi fares are relatively high and other means of public transportation, such as buses, do not cover all routes at all hours of the day and night.

Bodrum Amusement Park

One of the reasons why a trip to Bodrum is ideal for all families, especially with children, is the amusement parks and exciting water parks; the most popular of such centers are:

·         Bodrum Amusement Park

·         Lunapark Amusement Park

·         Funtown Yahşipark Amusement Center

·         A4 Candyland Waterpark

·         Pirates Inn Cactus Aquapark Waterpark

·         Aquapark Dedeman Waterpark

Note: By choosing and booking a hotel in Bodrum and a proper area, you not only can have easier access to your favorite centers but also reduce your other expenses.

The Most Popular Districts of Bodrum to Stay

First of all, it should be remembered that all districts of Bodrum are suitable for booking a hotel or renting a furnished house at a reasonable price due to this city's beauty and natural views. But in the meantime, the following districts are among the most popular ones to stay in the coastal city of Bodrum, and you can choose one of them to stay in according to your interests.

·         Bodrum Downtown

·         Bitez District

·         Gumbet District

·         Yalikavak District

·         Gümüslük District

·         Turgutreis District

·         Torba District

·         Turkbuku District

·         Ortakent District

·         Hebilkoy District

Nightlife in Bodrum

Bodrum's nights are as lively and full of excitement as its days, which has made it a popular destination among domestic and foreign tourists. During the night, there is live music, karaoke, traditional music, electronic music, and performances by DJs and famous singers.

The Best Time to Visit Bodrum

First of all, due to the geographical location of Bodrum and its warm Mediterranean climate, its temperature in summer is 40 degrees and in winter, it is between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius; so, this has made travelers able to travel to Bodrum in all months of the year to enjoy the beaches, warm and pleasant waters of the sea and other attractions.

Based on this, the best time to travel to this city is in the spring and autumn, when the weather is very favorable, and you can have a peaceful and cozy vacation in different areas. However, if you like to spend your vacation with others and in sync with their excitement, you can choose the summer and winter.

Famous Dishes of Bodrum

If you are interested in seafood, tasting the taste of high-quality olive oil and all kinds of fresh vegetables, then you must consider the local dishes of Bodrum, which are an example of the cuisine of the Aegean Sea; these foods, which have a lot of variety, most famous of them are:

·         Asmali Cardak breakfasts in Yalikavak (Asmalı Çardak)

·         Zucchini Flower Dolma (Kabak Çiçeği Dolması)

·         Salicornia Europaea (Deniz Börülcesi)

·         Okra with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Bamya)

·         Artichoke Salad (Enginar Salatası)

·         Radish Salad (Turp Otu Salatası)

The Most Famous Shopping Centers in Bodrum

The numerous and constant presence of tourists in Bodrum has caused new markets and shopping centers to be built while there is the main and bazaar in Bodrum, which is in the city center; also, the establishment of local bazaars in different parts of the city, which increases the attractiveness of Bodrum, and where you can buy all kinds of local goods, beach clothes, or fresh vegetables and fruits, are very popular.

But if you are still interested in going to Bodrum shopping malls to buy other items of your choice, the most famous ones are:

•         Oasis AVM

•         Milta Bodrum Marina AVM

•         Palmarina Yalıkavak AVM

•         D-Marin Turgutreis Marina AVM

•         Konacık Avenue AVM

•         Ortakent Midtown AVM

Distance between Bodrum and Istanbul

The distance between Bodrum and Istanbul is about 706 km and 12 hours by bus and 7 hours by private or rental car; also, this route takes about 3 hours by plane, but if you want to enjoy the surrounding scenery and visit cities like "Bursa" and "Izmir" on your way, you can rent a car in Istanbul and drive to Bodrum (is a very ideal and affordable option).

How to Go to Bodrum

In addition to traveling to Bodrum by car (especially if you are in nearby cities), you can also go there by: bus, train and plane. Therefore, considering most travelers prefer to come to Bodrum by plane, "Milas Airport," 32 km from the city center (35 minutes), has made this possible.