Bodrum/Turkey

Bodrum is the city and port on the Aegean Sea, located in southwest Turkey, on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula. The ancient city was called Halicarnassus famous for the magnificent Sierra mausoleum built after 353 BC - One of the seven wonders of antiquity. Today, Bodrum is a tourist and international shipping, but also a relaxing city, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, full of big markets and the scene of breathtaking sunsets. In Bodrum sand and water are warm, and to believe in the beauty of this place, you must visit it. Across from Bodrum to Karaada is the best place for diving.

Bodrum is divided into two contrasting areas - the eastern half is elongated beach, bars, nightclubs and restaurants typical Mediterranean resorts, and in the western half of town is focused around Bodrum Marina and yacht club here May arise leisurely life.


In Bodrum was born "father of history", Herodotus - then (484 BC) was called Halikarnassus - and he says that the city was founded by Dorians Greeks around 1200 BC In 650 Megarans starting location and extended the lead with 386 Persians came. The city's golden age began with the year 353, when he was named the capital of the Karia and when Artemisia II (377-353 BC) built the famous mausoleum - one of the seven wonders of antiquity, in memory of King Mausolos (husband Artemisiei brother).
Bodrum was ruled by the Romans, then by the Byzantines in 1522 and was conquered by the Ottomans, led by Suleiman the Magnificent. Only after the declaration of the Republic of Turkey Bodrum town was named. Shortly thereafter, in 1925, the Turkish writer Cevat Sakir Kabaagaçli was sentenced to three years in prison in the Castle of St. Peter in Bodrum, is accused of "removing citizens from military service." Writer befriended the local governor and escaped prison after a year and a half, then he bought a house overlooking the sea. The view from Cevat Sakir Kabaagaçli made to write many essays that praise the beauty of this fishing village, Bodrum. His writings have attracted such intellectuals and Turkey began its transformation into a small village famous seaside resort in the world.

Bodrum is situated on a peninsula. You can start your visit from the Bodrum peninsula clockwise, starting and continuing with Gümbet Bites, Akyarlar, Turgutreis, Gümüşlük, Yalıkavak, Gündoğan, Türkbükü, Torba and back to Bodrum. The trip will last no longer than 2-4 hours, depending on how much time you spend in each place. In Bodrum there are three large marinas, several hotels and an airport nearby.