Bodrum Things to do
Beaches
The are an absolute multitude of golden sand beaches in and around Bodrum often meaning the hardest choice of the day is picking which one you want to visit! One of the most interesting is Dalyan beach which is known to have turtles nest during certain times of the year.
The are an absolute multitude of golden sand beaches in and around Bodrum often meaning the hardest choice of the day is picking which one you want to visit! One of the most interesting is Dalyan beach which is known to have turtles nest during certain times of the year.
Water Sports
The water sports in Turkey are known to be some of the best in Europe and in particular on the Mediterranean in large part due to the warm breeze coming across the Mediterranean as well as clean, clear, warm waters. Booking water sports in Bodrum is easy and can be organised from both your hotel as well as on the beach and includes: snorkelling, jet skiing, diving (including PADI certificates), water skiing and windsurfing.
Night life
As Bodrum is a busy town during the summer holiday season, and is popular with young holidaymaker. There is a strong selection to pick between however a trip to the open air Halicarnassus Disco is unlike anything you would find in the UK. If you are not one to party the whole evening away there are many bars and restaurants which are open to the early hours.
As Bodrum is a busy town during the summer holiday season, and is popular with young holidaymaker. There is a strong selection to pick between however a trip to the open air Halicarnassus Disco is unlike anything you would find in the UK. If you are not one to party the whole evening away there are many bars and restaurants which are open to the early hours.
Shopping
For shopping you can choose between chic western shops in town for the bizarre which sells traditional handicrafts including leather, pottery, silverware, carpets and rugs.
Traditional Villages & Meze
The Bodrum peninsular is a quieter option to the main town and there are a number of traditional villages dotted along it. A day trip to these or some of the small towns towards Turkey's interior will enrich a beach holiday with some culture as you see how life used to be before tourism came to Turkey. No holiday in Turkey is complete without trying Meze, likely the most traditional of all meals, and the smaller towns or traditional tavernas deliver outstanding quality at a reasonable price.
Ancient Sites
You could easily spend a week visiting the region’s historic sites. Bodrum boasts medieval Bodrum Castle with its fine museum of underwater archaeology, and the beautifully restored amphitheatre, which still hosts live entertainment, particularly in Bodrum festival in September. Worthwhile Bodrum excursions include the ancient city of Priene, the wonderful theatre of Miletus, the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, and the ancient city of Ephesus.
Walking & Horse Riding
Superb spring and autumn weather is ideal for walking in the scenic Bodrum region. The Hayvansaray Horse Riding Centre offers tuition for beginners and children, qualified English-speaking staff and an idyllic valley setting.
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