3 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
1 hour by plane from Istanbul
When to go
From May to November
Minimum stay
One day
Bodrum (Turkey)
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Clémence Zisswiller
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Bodrum is a trendy destination on the Mediterranean coast that is the symbol of chic, "responsible" tourism.
My suggestion:
Bodrum castle has a good, interesting museum of underwater archaeology.
My review
Bodrum is a town of approximately 120,000 inhabitants, known for its hedonism : paradisaical beaches, embankments planted with palm trees, night clubs and sea food restaurants - the town wears its colors proudly. However, unlike other seaside towns, Bodrum is attached to its peculiarities: its has gastronomic food, and stylish hotels, quite different from those enormous concrete hotel complexes. And the town also has some beautiful historic sites, souvenirs of the time when it was called Halicarnassus, not to mention the Templar fortress which overlooks the town.
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@flickr cc Yilmaz Oevuenc
Bodrum, a seaside resort on the Aegean Coast in Mugla Province, is especially appreciated by night owls.
My suggestion:
Avoid the high season when the place is overrun by tourists more interested in the beach and cocktails rather than genuine encounters.
My review
Upon arrival at Bodrum, the first thing you will notice are white houses, its distinguishing feature. A party city, its trendy atmosphere is appreciated by Turkish as well as foreign clubbers. I recall however, hearing more Russian than Turkish during my stay in Bodrum.
Apart from it's lively nightlife, the city offers a lovely port great for pleasant walks, and where you can choose the yacht of your dreams. One of the major attractions is the Castle of St Peter. Built in the 15th century, it has a turbulent past. Today, it houses an interesting collection of underwater artefacts.
Every Tuesday a market is held in the hall overhanging the Otogar. This is your chance to fill up a basket with olives, home-made pancakes and seasonal fruit and vegetable. Slip away from the city centre (by minibus, for example) for a picnic at any one of the beautiful beaches in the area. Relaxation guaranteed.
Though Bodrum is by no means my favourite destination, it still makes for a pleasant stop during your holidays in Turkey, amongst friends.
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Clémence Zisswiller
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