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Bodrum
is
currently one of the most
popular tourist resorts in
Turkey, and is undoubtedly the
place to go if you need a
nightly dose of bars, pubs, foam
parties and elaborate nightclubs,
because when dusk falls, the
resort is ignited in a swarm of
neon lights and lasers. The
modern complexes provided here
have been build within the
ancient remains of this
destination, giving this city an
ageless vibe and a unique
atmosphere for a resort which is
the alleged heart of nightlife
for a country.
Bodrum has
much the same to offer
as its neighbouring
resorts such as Marmaris.
Bodrum is very famous for its
great nightlife.
During high summer
there's no doubt that
it's about the sun, sea,
sand and the partying,
and for a long time it
claimed to have the
loudest disco in the
Mediterranean, in the
shape of Halikarnas.
These days, Halikarnas
would have to argue for
the title of the loudest
disco in Bodrum, let
alone the Mediterranean.
Things to Do & See
in Bodrum
However,
Bodrum has managed to
retain a lot of its
traditional charm,
particularly out of the
high season when there
are a few less people
around. The name of the
aforementioned disco
alone will give most
people a clue as to
Bodrum's ultimate claim
to fame: it was the home
of the
Mausoleum of
Halicarnassus,
which, back in Roman
times, was one of the
Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World (and a bit
of it can be seen at the
British Museum).
Sadly,
little remains of the
Mausoleum, but for those
who want to get away
from the beach for a
little while, the Castle
of St Peter is visible
from just about
everywhere in the town,
standing watch, as it
does on a cliff face at
the end of one of the
bays. The castle is not
enormous, but it is
undoubtedly worth a
visit.
If you head
along the beach front a
little bit you'll see
another reason why
Bodrum is becoming a
familiar name for
tourists. Work has just
been completed on a
dazzling new marina,
and, just a short days
sailing from so many
Greek and Turkish
islands, it's a stopping
point of choice for some
of the richest people in
the world. It's no
wonder that Bodrum is
gaining a reputation as
the Monte Carlo of the
Aegean.
By day,
you may relax on the
nearby Gumbet beach
in
Gumbet
which is spacious,
fine sandy and only a 15
minute bus ride from Bodrum.
Take up a new watersport
from the multitude of
sports facilities
available here, and kids
can have plenty of fun
on banana boats, pedalos
and at water parks.
By night, head to the
mile-long Cumhuriyet
Street, also known as
‘Bar Street’ for as
much all-night partying
as you can take.
If you're
looking for a holiday
that involves lots of
loud late nights then
high summer is the ideal
time to visit Bodrum.
For everyone else, the
start and end of the
season offer similarly
good weather, but with
cheaper flights and a
bit more peace and
quiet, but whatever time
of year you go, you're
guaranteed great
weather, great beaches,
and a little bit of top
class culture mixed in
there too. |
