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| Bodrum | ||||||||||||||||
| The Aegean town and yachting port of Bodrum is one of Turkey's longest established resorts. It boasts world-class facilities including it's own airport, and a wealth of history, most notably the Mausoleum of Halicarnassos, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The main resort itself has long been a favourite holiday destination of the Turkish elite and as such, there is a vibrant nightlife scene. The close-by resort of Gümbet is also famed for its discos and bars. In contrast, the Bodrum peninsula offers a calmer alternative: a shore line characterised by charming fishing villages with whitewashed houses, crystal clear water and a welcoming breeze. A sizeable resort in it's own right despite being only 2km from Bodrum, Gümbet is known for it's lively nightlife and long sandy beach. As well as an abundance of tourist accommodation, Gümbet has plenty of restaurants, cafes, and a selection of bars and discos in line with the resort's increasing popularity. During the day, the resort's main point of focus is the beach, where you can relax and soak up the sun, or take advantage of the water sports on offer. A little further along the coast, Bitez is an altogether more laidback alternative. The resort lies 7 km west of Bodrum, and has become a firm favourite with water sports enthusiasts on account of it's favourable weather conditions. In particular, windsurfing and dinghy sailing are popular activities. The village centre is located inland and remains largely untouched by tourism. The surrounding area is therefore perfect for a pleasant stroll through fragrant mandarin groves. Bitez is within easy reach of Bodrum, with minibuses departing for the resort from the main bus station every 20 to 30 minutes. Gündoğan was formerly known as Farilya and the various Bronze Age ceramics, milling stones and stone axes found in a nearby cave are testament to the fact that here lay one of the earliest human settlements on the Peninsula. Although the beach here is narrow, it is fairly long, sandy and there is space aplenty for the sun loungers that nestle alongside the cool, clear water. Facilities for tourists include a choice of hotels, shops, restaurants and bars. The landscape of the small but bustling town of Yalıkavak, formerly the area's main sponge fishing port, is nowadays identifiable by the windmills that have become symbolic of the Bodrum area. Although the beach here is of little significance compared to those of neighbouring resorts, Yalıkavak is within easy reach of several coves more suited to bathing. There is an attractive, bustling harbour, brought to life by local fishermen and passing yachts, as well as a sizeable selection of hotels, bars and eateries in the town centre. The town successfully manages to combine rustic charm with high quality tourist facilities. Gümüşlük is a sleepy seaside village, which partly occupies the site of the ancient harbour city of Myndos. The semi-submerged remains of the settlement can be seen to the north west of the village. Because of it's links with antiquity, Gümüşlük has benefited immensely from strictly enforced building regulations and has thus far managed to retain it's original charm. The village is said to boast the best fish restaurants of the Bodrum Peninsula and the laidback evenings here revolve around these pretty waterside eateries. There is a small island which separates Gümüşlük's two sheltered bays, known locally as Tavşan Adası or "Rabbit" Island on account of it's sizeable rabbit population. |
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