Located on the coast, the city of Bodrum might not be your traditional Turkish resort, but it provides an interesting option for anyone considering an alternative HOT Holiday in the sun.
Traditional Turkish charm can be found wherever you look alongside thousands of years of history, but there is also the opportunity to enjoy the very best in modern entertainment and to relax in some of the best accommodation in the region.
Pay a visit to the city from Easter onwards and you’ll be pretty much guaranteed the best of the weather conditions, with long dry summers seeing the temperature rise to the low 30s and little in the way of rain to prevent you from topping up your tan.
When it comes to sunbathing, you don’t have to travel far to reach some of the best beaches in the area, providing ample opportunity to lie back on the sand in a secluded cove away from the crowds before taking a refreshing dip in the calm blue waters of the sea.
Elect to stay around your hotel within the resort and you can pay a visit to any number of historical sites, with the remains of King Mausaolus’ Mausoleum and the old castle being particularly rewarding.
Head down towards the Marina area and you’ll find plenty of places to sample some traditional Turkish cuisine or to make the most of the busy nighttime scene when the sun goes down.
In fact, if you are heading to the Bodrum region with the idea of being entertained then there are few better places to go, with plenty of bars and clubs that are open until late every night.
No matter whether you want to simply relax as a couple or want fun for all the family, it won’t take long to see why Bodrum is one of the jewels in Turkey’s crown.
Aquapark Dedeman
Offering fun for all of the family, Aquapark Dedeman is located around half an hour from the heart of Bodrum and provides fun for all the family thanks to a wide selection of different rides and attractions. In total, there are more than 20 slides of differing sizes, as well as a lazy river on which to relax.
Bodrum Amphitheatre
The Roman amphitheatre dates back thousands of years and is located just outside the resort on the road to Gumbet. Paying a visit to the theatre provides the chance to take in stunning views back across the town whilst you might even be able to catch a show if you are there in the middle of the main tourist season as it’s still in use today.
Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Castle dates back to the early 1400s and sits in a prime position overlooking the harbour area. The well preserved structure is something that you can’t miss given its position in the town and a visit is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip.
Museum of Underwater Archaeology
This popular museum sits within Bodrum Castle and is home to a number of discoveries that were made from shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea. That includes treasure from wrecks that have been under the surface for thousands of years as well as reconstructed models of two ships; the Fatımi and the Uluburun.
Halicarnassus
Ranked as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the remains of the ancient city of Halicarnassus – destroyed by an earthquake in 1304 - sit within Bodrum and are one of the most popular tourist attractions. Take a stroll through the ruins and you can see what remains of many of the structures and gain an insight into what the ancient city would have been like.
Retail therapy
There are plenty of opportunities to seek out a bargain during a holiday in Bodrum, with a bustling market where you can barter for the best deal on a range of different goods, and a large mall that includes stores from many of the big names you may recognise from back home.
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