According to a legend Bodrum (Hallicarnassus) was built in the to-day Castle Area by Anthes, son of Poseidon. Aiolians, Ions and Dorians conquered it and the city gain an importance during the Carian Satrape Mausoleus (IV Century BC) who built the walls on the model of the Hellenistic cities. Herodot who was saying that Bodrum has the best climate of all cities born here.

 

At the death of Mausolus, his sister and wife Artemisia completed the building of the famous tomb of Mausolus (to be called Mausoleum after the name of Mausolus). The Mausoleum of Halicarnasus became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

 

Bodrum, later on conquered by Alexander the Great, then by the Pergamum Kings and finally by the Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and included in the Ottoman Empire. In 1402 the Knights of St John had the permission to build the castle which still stands up in our days, and is one of the actual highlights for the visitors.

 

Today’s Bodrum:
Bodrum, today, is one of very famous and internationally well known recreational region of Turkey due to its excellent climate, beautiful coastline, plenty of historical and cultural sites and natural beauty and lively night life. In today’s Bodrum, it is impossible for someone not to feel the glamorous life of the town. One can relax all day long at a silence bay surrounded by nature whereas can also enjoy the day by attending many activities or visiting places. Bodrum provides to its guests, all bathing possibilities in its clean and clear sea beaches. The life in Bodrum is 7/24; harbours and the cafes, taverns, bars, handcraft shops and shopping places are open all day long. 
 
To conclude, today’s Bodrum with its traditional characteristic architecture, its lively night life,  its beautiful climate and beaches is ideal for summer vacations.

 

Climate in Bodrum is said to be the best climate in the area of Mediterranean. Hot and dry summers; mild and rainy winters. The weather here is just perfect as everybody would say. There is no humidity and six months non-stop sunshine (May - October) with not one drop of rain. Frost and snow never touches the Aegean Coast, so here is no winter.
 

 

Bodrum has all facilities to meet the hopes and wishes of its guests from all income ranges. The key idea is to would like to have a spectacular vacation which will last forever. Bodrum is pretty rich when one thinks about the activities a town offers, water sports, diving, yachting, swimming etc. and many land activities, such as going for walks, horse-riding, playing tennis or golf etc.

 

Blue Cruise/ Yachting: Bodrum has one of the most established marinas in Turkey, therefore, the town is one of the central spot for yachting and cruising. All services and provisions a yacht may require are well-equipped by this harbour. There is a big Shipyard area, in which yachts are built or repaired, and also marinas (3 of them) with enough capacity to serve in busy summers.
Moreover, Bodrum is a definite place to visit during the Blue Voyage whatever the route is. As one can attend a daily boat trip, one can also attend a long charter trip which offers as many places to sail to.
Daily boat trip in Bodrum offers at least four spots to visit and sandy beaches to go to, sailing mainly by a traditional Turkish Gulet. A trip takes approximately 7 hours. Lunch and tea are offered on the boat.

 

Water Sports: Bodrum peninsula has always been a great place to do all kind of water sports from banana riding to parasailing from jet skiing to wind surfing. Given that Bodrum has spectacular coast line, many activities take place during the whole summer.
River rafting, snorkeling and aqua parks are available for people who love being in water.

 

Diving: With sea temperatures ranging from 16 to 25 degrees between summer and winter, Bodrum is a great location for diving and diving courses at any time of the year. The sea offers amazing opportunities with great depths, colourful sea sponges and caverns. Orak Island, Catal Island, Kargi and Kocek Island have been highlighted as an exact bay to dive.

 

Jeep safari: Jeep safari in Bodrum takes around 10 hours. Many local villages are visited during the tour for lunch and tea breaks. When the route meets the sea, there will definitely be a stop for swimming. Given the history of Bodrum, you should not be surprised when you visit a very old church or historical object dating back to Caria civilization.

 

Horse riding: One of the greatest ways for going away from the heat of the beach to cool valleys is horse riding here in Bodrum. There are many clubs for riders and also for persons who would like to take some courses.

 

Village Tours: Cultural tours and meeting local people are numerous in Bodrum. Joining a village tour is one of the ways the town offers. Leading by a professional guide, you will visit many villages or only one village upon your request.
In a village tour, generally: traveling though a forest, visiting a village house and mosque, learning about village and typical village life, having something to drink at village tea-house, having a very tasty lunch prepared by a village women.

 

 

 

Every single corner of the town is as shopping mall for small souvenirs / gifts. Moreover, there are also many places to visit for shopping inside or outside of the town.

 

Bodrum Bazaar: Bazaar is a traditional shopping experience in which you can buy fresh fruit, handicrafts, tapestries and pottery. Bargaining is perfectly acceptable here in bazaar and this is also the best place to talk to Bodrum locals.

 

Oasis: A shopping mal with its shopping units, entertainment places, adventure playgrounds, cafes servicing for all kind of food, car parking areas and cheerful atmosphere located in Bodrum. In this centre one can find Turkey’s and world’s leader brands, shops for every kind of needs, jewelers and decoration gifts. You can easily enjoy a day here from starting to park your car, eat according to your taste, go to cinema, shop around, let your children play in play grounds.

 

Bodrum Marina: Marina consists of 450 berths which can accommodate from the smallest of craft to super yachts. Shopping centers therefore are numerous.
high-end boutiques of Bodrum are situated here at Marina district. Clothing, Supermarket, decoration shops, accessory shops are all located in Marina district.

 

Bar Street: All kind of shops located on this street is open all day long. 

 

 

 

Souvenirs which are decorated by Bodrum scenes, miniaturized Bodrum and wonders of Bodrum, special Milas carpets, leather goods, natural sponges, local made souvenirs etc.