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Gumbet Holidays - beach holiday haven close to Bodrum
The idyllic beach at Gumbet, and its close proximity to the colourful city of Bodrum on Turkey’s south west coast, make Gumbet holidays a popular choice for a family or young group looking for a holiday in the sun. Though well-developed, a holiday in Gumbet is contained and friendly. Expect white-washed apartments spread over the hills above the town, all types of hotel accommodation offering fantastic facilities from health clubs to night clubs, and plenty to entertain the children. Many hotels have swimming pools and gardens, and of course there is easy access to the stunning beach for which Gumbet is famed. The deep sandy bay is lined with cafes and beach bars, and from Gumbet beach you can embark on boat trips, try water sports or simply laze on a sunbed gazing out to the sparkling turquoise sea.
Holidays in Gumbet - lively local nightlife, and option to go further afield
Gumbet grew up as the nearest beach spot to the flourishing holiday city of Bodrum, just a couple of miles away. Today though, it is a thriving holiday resort in its own right, and as well as boasting fantastic hotels and beach facilities, it has a growing party atmosphere after dark. In Gumbet town there is a central street packed with colourful restaurants and bars, and it’s here that music and dancing can be enjoyed into the early hours. Buses in the region are known as dolmuses, and a ten minute journey on the Bodrum dolmus will deliver you to a much larger night-time playground. From Gumbet families and couples also make the short trip to Bodrum for shopping and to visit the many sites and museums at the historic town. Bodrum Airport also serves Gumbert. Transfer time is approximately one hour.
Gumbet Holidays - day trips to remember
There’s no shortage of holiday activities in and around Gumbet. Popular pursuits include sailing, parasailing, windsurfing and mountain biking. From Gumbet you can take a boat trip out to the Greek Island of Kos, while a trip to the Black Island includes the chance to swim in a grotto. The ancient city of Ephesus is a two hour drive away, so many trips from Gumbet head to this remarkable place. Ephesus was founded around 3000 BC, and forms the largest collection in the world of classical architecture dating back to the time when St Paul briefly lived there. You can see monumental fountains, Roman baths and an amphitheatre, which could seat 25,000.
The Saturday market at the pretty resort of Turgutreis is a 30 minute ride away from Gumbet, which also makes a fun trip.
Bodrum Region holidays
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