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Updated 28 January 2014

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Bodrum

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Bodrum is often called Turkeys St. Tropez and the town really lives up to the name! Its thedarling of the jet-set with an international flavour and restaurants, hotels and entertainment ofthe highest class.

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THE CITY


The name Bodrum has changed many times over the years. The city was initially called Halikarnassos by thesatrap Mausollos. After his death in 352 BC he wasburied in the mausoleum, which is one of the sevenwonders of the ancient world.

Halikarnassos eventually became Petronion, which then became Bodrum in Turkish. In the 1920's, Bodrum was soremote that it was used as a place of exile. Perhaps this iswhy the city attracted artists and bohemians, and in the1970s, Bodrum developed into "Turkeys St. Tropez," witha busy entertainment and night life. Numerous Turkishcelebrities live in the holiday apartments in and around thecity.

The city centre is small and easy to navigate, and most things are within walking distance. The citys main streetruns parallel with the water and the sea is never far awayin Bodrum.

Even though Bodrum has developed into a jet-set favourite, its easy for the ordinary tourist to nd thepopular places in the city or the surrounding villages. Inthe shipyard, the traditional tirade and gulet boats are stillbuilt, and these can be hired for short or long trips alongthe beautiful coastline.

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Destination: BodrumPublishing date: 2014-01-28

DO & SEE


Bodrum is an intriguing vacation spot, boasting everythingfrom highly interesting historic sights to beachfrontrelaxation for the sun thirsty. The close proximity to theAegean sea provides ample opportunity to explore thewaters, the reefs and caves.Museum of Underwater ArcheologyThis is a lively, award-winning museum with several departments, that is denitely worth spending a few hoursin. Exhibits include a shipwreck from 1400 BC, which isunique in the world. Dont miss the ne collection ofamphorae. The museum is located in St. Peters castle.Address: Harbour, BodrumOpening hours: Closed on MondaysPhone: +90 252 316 2516Internet: www.bodrum-museum.comEmail: [email protected]

Mausoleum at HalicarnassusThe Mausoleum of Maussollosis one of the seven wondersof the ancient world still around. Few know what themausoleum really looked like, but it is believed that thefamous sculptor, Skopas, was responsible for parts of thedecoration, but it was certainly extravagant. Today, thevisitor can only see the remains of the buildings walls.Close by are the remains of the ancient theatre.Address: Tepecik, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 1219More Info: Above the marina

DidymaYou do not need to be interested in ruins to take a trip to an archaeological site. En route, you will experience thecountryside and the journey will take you through smalltowns and villages that you would otherwise have missed.

A few kilometres from the holiday resort of Altinkum, in Yenihisar, lies Didyma, a great temple to Apollo. Didymawas a religious site and the oracle there was as famous asthe oracle of Delphi. The temple was destroyed by thePersians around 400 BC, and the existing ruins date fromRoman times. The remains of 120 columns give anindication of the size of the temple.Address: DidymaPublic Transport: Dolmus or local bus, sometimes also boat from BodrumInternet: www.didyma.com

MilasMilas, about 50 km north-east of Bodrum, is an important carpet centre. Milas carpets are woven in soft tobaccocolours. Its a pleasant town to stroll around in, with goodshopping in the bazaar. Prices are lower than in Bodrum.Address: MilasPublic Transport: Local bus or dolmus

Seluk / EfesosThis excavation is almost as remarkable as Pompeii, Italy. Ancient Ephesus had around 400,000 inhabitants. Therst town was built around the temple of Artemis another of the ancient worlds seven wonders. The ruinsvisible today are from the Roman era.

The remains of the Temple of Artemis are outside the ruin area. On the hill above stands the cathedral of St John,where the evangelist is buried. St John is believed to havelived in Ephesus together with the Virgin Mary.Address: SelukPublic Transport: Local bus to Seluk or tour busInternet: www.ephesus.us


Boat TripsBodrum harbour is full of gulets traditional boats that take visitors on long or short trips along the beautifulcoastline. They are comfortable vessels with large reardecks and good cabins. Trips last from one to severaldays, and the captain is usually the cook. You can alsorent a sailing boat with a crew for day trips or take abathing boat to one of the beaches. There are small shadybays everywhere, sometimes with simple cafs on thebeach.Address: Bodrum

PamukkaleLayers of limestone have created this impressive natural phenomenon, reminiscent of a glacier on ancient rock.Water runs constantly from one level to another on theremarkable terraces.

Unfortunately, too many visitors have worn away the cli and today most of the pools are closed to the public.Above Pamukkale lies the ancient Hierapolis, which was agreat spa and health resort in Roman times.Address: PamukkaleInternet: whc.unesco.org/en/list/485More Info: Special day trips, but local buses can also be used.

Beach LifeThe beaches of the Bodrum peninsula are excellent for diving and snorkelling, bathing boats or dolmus can takeyou to most of them. Bagla, on the south coast, has nesandy beaches, but windsurfers usually prefer Gmbet. Onthe west coast, you can nd good beaches at Akyar,Turgutreis, Gmuslk and Yalikavak. These are all smallvillages with sh restaurants and popular anchorages forsailors. In Karaada bay, there are caves with hot watersprings.

DINING

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Turkish cuisine is considered to be one of the worlds nest, on a par with French or Chinese. Turks eat a lot ofmeat, but not pork, and many restaurants do not servealcohol. In Bodrum, you will nd exclusive restaurants sideby side with small, simple cafs.KbaKba is extravagant and very luxurious. Those wishing to rub shoulders with Bodrums high society will need todress up and book a table. A cheaper alternative is to sit inthe bar with a drink and enjoy the spectacle.Address: Neysen Tevk Cad. 62, BodrumPhone: +90 252 313 4450Internet: www.kubabar.comEmail: [email protected]

KocadonIn this old house on the harbours edge, you can either sit indoors or in the pleasant garden with its old well andgiant pots. It is peaceful under the banana tree, and veryromantic being surrounded by classical jazz music andcandle light.Address: Saray Sokak 1, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 3705Internet: www.kocadon.comEmail: [email protected]

GmuslkOn the Aegean coast, immediately to the left of the harbour is this restaurant with the same name as the


village. They serve traditional Turkish and Aegean cuisineand the sh is guaranteed fresh.Address: Gmlk Yals, Gmlk, BodrumPhone: +90 252 394 3401Internet: www.clubgumusluk.comEmail: [email protected]

Restaurant La PasionLa Pasin is an excellent Spanish restaurant in Bodrum, serving all the signature dishes of Spain such as tapas andpaella. The restaurant is situated in a historic courtyardwith colourful tables among lush g trees.Address: Atatrk cad. Uslu sok. 8, BodrumPhone: +90 252 313 4594Internet: www.lapasion-bodrum.comEmail: [email protected]

Demeter Bar & RestaurantDemeter Bar & Restaurant serves traditional Turkish food made with local meat and fresh produce. The garden inwhich the restaurant is located is lled with the fragranceof fresh mandarin trees.Address: Omurca Mah. Dere Sok. 45, BodrumPhone: +90 252 313 1977Internet: www.demeterbar.comEmail: [email protected]

CAFES


Turks love sitting in cafs, often in gardens, and sip a glass of sweet tea made from either herbs or apples. Thisis often accompanied by a piece of baklava.Palmiye PatisseriePalmiye Patisserie serves Turkish sweets, sandwiches andice cream. You can also enjoy a glass of wine or a drinkhere.Address: Belediye Maydani 3, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 2013

Cafe PenguenThis caf and restaurant is situated by the sea with a view of the Halikarnas nightclub, in the heart of theentertainment district. Free sunbeds are included whenyou eat or drink here during the day.Address: Cumhuriyet 122, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 6409

Cafe CafenThis caf has got glowing reviews and more than one person claims they serve the best coee in town. It seemsthey have it all: friendly and ecient service, great coeeand tasty food in a serene environment.Address: Neyzen Tevk Caddesi 178, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 3930Internet: www.cafecafen.comMore Info: Opposite the Marina


Cafe VittoriaCafe Vittoria serves a very good breakfast, but also coee, lunch, snacks and desserts. Come here to enjoy Italiancuisine, and why not top it o with an evening drink?Address: Cevat Sakir Cad. Ticaret ve Kultur Merkezi 1, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 5761

Bitez Ice Cream ShopBitez Ice Cream Shop is a popular place on a sunny hot day. This caf makes its own ice cream from naturalavours and is said to be one of the best ice cream shopsin Bodrum. Find your favourites and come back for dessertafter dinner in the evening.Address: Merkez Mh. slamhaneleri Ky Cumhuriyet Blv. 47-2, BodrumPhone: +90 252 382 08Internet: www.bitezdondurma.comEmail: [email protected]

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

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Bodrums night life is intensive, to say the least, with lots of big establishments to suit all tastes. But there are alsonumerous small, charming places along the famous barstreet, Cumhuriyet Cad, where you can enjoy a beer withyour feet (almost) in the water.

Bar StreetMany of the cafs and bars on the bar street, Cumhuriyet Cad, have terraces facing the sea. Be spontaneous andchoose the one that seems the most immediatelyappealing.Address: Cumhuriyet Cad.More Info: Marina

HalikarnasHalikarnas is well-established and one of Turkeys most famous nightclubs. This is still the address that dominatesnight time entertainment. The DJ line up here isimpressive and together with spectacular shows this placewill give you an unforgettable night.Address: Cumhuriyet Caddesi, BodrumPhone: +90 530 372 29 85 / +90 252 316 8000Internet: www.halikarnas.com.trEmail: [email protected]

Fora BarThis is a fun combination of bar and disco on the bar street near the castle. DJ's play the latest hits and bothtourists and locals come here for a fun night out.Address: ar Mah. Hilmi Uran Meydan No: 10 Barlar Soka, BodrumPhone: + 90 252 316 22 44Internet: www.forabar.comEmail: [email protected]

KbaWhat doesnt happen at Kba, doesnt happen in Bodrum. The ultimate place for those who really want to stand out


in the crowd. Dress up and join the jet set crowd.Address: Neysen Tevk Cad. 62, BodrumPhone: +90 252 313 4450Internet: www.kubabar.comEmail: [email protected]

SHOPPING


Cumhuriyet Cad is the name of the shopping street in Bodrum and the bazaar is full of clothes, souvenirs andgenuine fake watches. Most branded goods might be fakebut the quality is still good.

Bodrum is a good place for those wanting to buy carpets, leather goods or gold. Mehmet engel is a well-known andreliable carpet dealer who sells both wholesale and retailand has a good, high quality range of products (next toGurup Oteli in the harbour).

Diamonds is the name of two exciting shops selling both genuine and copies of Ottoman jewellery from the lastcentury, old models of wristwatches and antiques. If youcant aord to buy, its still a joy to look at the wonderfulthings on oer (Cumhuriyet Cad. 43 and Kale Cad. 35).

At the Friday market (next to the bus station) you can nd everything from live sheep to olive oil, loukma (a sweet),honey and adaay. On Tuesdays, there is a clothes marketin the same place. The visitor will also nd handicraftssuch as copper work, beautiful tiles and ceramics. Alongthe Turkish coast there are several famous

carpetweaving districts. In Milas, they make brick-redprayer mats with broad borders.

Advice: Bargaining is a must when buying carpets.

ACCOMMODATIONS


In Bodrum you nd several dierent choices of accommodation. You can sleep in grand Ottoman suites orsmall hotels, enjoy swimming pools with magnicentviews of the bay of Bodrum or crash at small pensions inthe middle of town.Antique Theatre HotelAntique Theatre Hotel has a number of large and small suites and two restaurants, pool bar and caf. Across fromthe bay you can see the Castle of the Knights of St. John.

-"The Antique Theatre Hotel caters to those who seek the ultimate sophisticated refuge of a small elegant hotel withquality professional and very personalized service."Address: Kibris Sehitleri Caddesi, 169, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 6053Internet: www.antiquetheatrehotel.comEmail: [email protected]

Su HotelThis is a small, charming hotel in a quiet area near the Mausoleum. The heart of this peaceful hotel is its garden,with ourishing hibiscus, bougainvillea, pomegranate andalmond trees. Consistent with this harmonious approach,the rooms here do not have phones or TVs, but they are


equipped with free WiFi and air conditioning.Address: Turgutreis Cad.1201, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 6906Internet: www.bodrumsuhotel.comEmail: [email protected]

El Vino HotelEl Vino Hotel overlooks the Bodrum Castle which provides outstanding sunsets. Each guest room is equipped with akitchenette, air condition, TV and balcony or terrace.Address: Omura Mah. Pamili Sok. , BodrumPhone: +90 252 3138770Internet: www.elvinobodrum.comEmail: [email protected]

Hotel GulecHotel Gulec lies near the bus station. The garden has an aroma of times gone by before Bodrum became numberone with the in-crowd. Enjoy the peace and quiet at thismarvellous hotel, wake up to the chirping of birds andbreathe in the wonders of the garden.Address: kuyular Cad. 22, BodrumPhone: +90 252 316 5222 / +90 232 279 0555Internet: www.hotelgulec.comEmail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Hotel SamaraHotel Samara has 250 rooms, including a presidential suite, if you feel like indulging yourself. Speaking ofindulgence, you can also nd Turkish baths, Jacuzzi andsauna, all available for the guests of the hotel. Perfect forrelaxation after you have spent some time at the tnessfacility.Address: Kaynar Mevkii Torba, BodrumPhone: +90 252 337 12 44Internet: www.hotelsamara.comEmail: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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Milas Bodrum AirportMilas-Bodrum was built in 1997 and lies 36 km east of Bodrum. It is used by both regular and chartered ights. Toget to Bodrum city centre you can either take a taxi or theairport bus. A taxi to Bodrum costs approx. 40 and asingle ticket for the the Havas Airport Bus costs approx.8,20. The journey from the airport to the Bodrum busstation takes about 45 minutes.Address: Milas Bodrum AirportPhone: +90 252 523 0101Internet: www.bodrumairport.comMore Info: Prices updated January 2014

Public TransportTaking a dolmus is the simplest and cheapest way of getting around in Bodrum. These are minibuses or largetaxis that depart when theyre full and stop whererequired. Buses leave from the Otogar bus station to otherparts of Turkey. Its wise to book seats in advance and


there are many companies running the same routes.TaxiTaxi cabs are yellow with taxi signs on the roof. They have meters with two dierent rates. From midnight and 06.00it can be up to 50 percent more expensive than duringdaytime.PostTurkish post oces can be recognised by the PTT-symbol in yellow and black. The main post oce is called MerkezPostanesi in Turkish. The big post oces are open from08.00-00.00 Monday to Saturday and from 09.00-19.00on Sundays and the smaller oces from 8.30-12.30 andfrom 13.30 17.30 and may be closed at weekends.Address: Cevat akir Caddesi, Bodrum

PharmacyPharmacy is called Eczanesi in Turkish. The general opening hours are 09.00 - 19.00 on weekdays andSaturdays but there are always one pharmacy open onSundays and 24 hours. The window of the chemists willshow the address and telephone number of the chemistcurrently open 24 hours a day. You nd one of the manypharmacies at:Address: Oasis Alveri merkezi, Kbrs ehitleri Cad., BodrumPhone: +90 252 317 0507

TelephoneCountry Code: +90

Area Code: (0) 252Electricity220 VPopulation35,795CurrencyTurkish Lira, TL1 = 100 kuruOpening hoursBanks are normally open on weekdays from 08.30 12.00. In

tourist areas also from 13.30 17.00. ATMs are plentiful.Shops are open Mon - Sat 09.30 13.00, 14.00 19.00, there are exceptions.NewspapersFor Turkish news in English, buy the Turkish Daily News (www.hurriyetdailynews.com) or see www.turkishpress.comEmergency numbers112Tourist informationBar Meydan No:48, Bodrum Merkez/Mula

The tourist office is at Iskele Meydani, also known as Baris Meydani, near the castle, across from the Iskele (ferry port).Open seven days a week between 08.00 - 17.30 (May to September)

+90 252 316 1091


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