Bodrum Complete Travel Guide

Bodrum, located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, is a paradise corner to incomers. The district adheres to the Muğla Province and forms a peninsula at the Gulf of Gökova. 

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Why go to Bodrum

With its international reputation, Bodrum has an abundance of tourists visiting the place every year. It doesn’t matter if you are a first time visitor, a regular one, or a local, Bodrum has a talent for taking attention and never letting it go. With his pen name “fisherman of the Halicarnassus”, a wiseman once passionately conveys his love for Bodrum, as follows:

Take a blind man to Lycia, and he’ll immediately know from the smell of the air exactly where he is. The acrid perfume of lavender, the pungent fragrance of wild mint and thyme, will tell him.”

Quote by Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı

All these praise is a result of Bodrum’s over 3.500-year history, its culture and art acquired from ancient civilizations. The area is also famous for its crytal-clear-sea, and its vibrant nightlife. With its natural beauty, agricultural abundance and unique architecture with quaint white houses, it’s easy to see why so many people flock here every year.

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Your Stay in Bodrum

There are many hotels, resorts and apartments to choose from in Bodrum, so it’s easy to find something that suits your budget and taste. You can find accommodation places in qualified and diverse concepts that fulfill any need.

If you’re looking for something basic and affordable, there are plenty of options near the beach. If you want something a little more luxurious, there are some nice all-inclusive-resorts that can be found in the hills above the town.

Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, it is mild and warm all through the year. Each season has its own charm, making Bodrum perfect for travel year-round. Summers are sunny and hot, but the sea breeze makes it tolerable. Winters are mild and ideal to escape the cold weather back home. In spring and autumn the weather is moderate, and the crowds have yet to descend.