Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Bodrum was the home of the famous Greek historian Herodotus but is these days better known as a popular holiday resort with enchanting villages of houses painted white and trimmed with purple bougainvillea together with miles of sandy beaches and ideal locations for water sports.Elegant yachts crowd the marina while holidaymakers stroll along the palm-lined waterfront.The reputation of Bodrum's boatyards dates back to ancient times, and craftsmen still build the traditional yachts today - the tirhandil with a pointed bow and stern, and the gulet with a broad beam and rounded stern. The latter, especially, are used on excursions and pleasure trips, and in the annual October Cup Race.The impressive castle of St.Peter looks over shops, restaurants, bars and discos nestling together in the narrow streets around the harbour.Boutiques offer both hali knotted carpets and kilim woven carpets, leather, natural sponges, copper and bronze wares, silver, gold, handicrafts, embroidery, onyx and Turkish meerschaum. Cafes and restaurants serve a wide variety of Turkish and International fare.Bodrum has gained the reputation as the centre of the Turkish art community with its lively, friendly and Bohemian atmosphere and many small galleries. This community has encouraged an informal day-time life style and an exciting nightlife noisy, crowded and vital. The most popular street, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, is known locally as Bar Street - Bodrum probably has more bars than other place in Turkey, appealing to all tastes. Among them are intimate seaside cafes with magnificent views of the illuminated castle.Later, night clubs (some with cabaret) and superb discos can keep you going until dawn.This lively town has something to offer for everyone. Day or night, Bodrum never stands still, with its numerous bars, restaurants, discos and maze of narrow winding streets crammed to bursting with all manner of shops.

GUMBET
Only 2-3 km away from Bodrum,Gümbet features one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula. Gümbet is also one of the most popular water sports centres with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc. available.During the day, the area offers an array of bars and restaurants providing an attractive setting in which to eat, drink and watch the world go by.At night Gümbet takes on a party
 atmosphere, offering a wide choice of nightlife.

TORBA
Backed by pine forests, Torba is a peaceful resort, enjoying a scenic position on the north of the Bodrum peninsula. Tucked into a beautiful bay, the heart of the town is on the waterfront filled with restaurants, shops and cafés. Bodrum is only 8km away.

TURGUT REIS
 Turgutreis is 18 km from Bodrum and named after the famous Ottoman admiral Turgut Reis. It combines a compact town centre with several beaches ideal for swimming, sunbathing and watersports, especially windsurfing. Regular buses connect Turgutreis with Bodrum.

GUNDOGAN, BITEZ
 Located one bay up from Gumbet, Bitez will attract those seeking tranquility. Bitez is a traditional village, complete with mandarin groves, teahouse and lots of friendly restaurants and bars. Watersports are available on the gently shelving sands. Traditional Gündogan is one of the gems of the Bodrum peninsula, with a sleepy, villagey air that's ideal for unwinding. Life here is slow and the sandy beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun. Boat excursions to nearby coves leave from the harbour and there are shops, restaurants and bars fringing the waterfront. Bodrum is only 18kms away.

GUMUSLUK AREA INFORMATION
Gümüslük is a fishing village 24 km from Bodrum which is protected from modern development due to the ancient site of Myndos.Rabbits ae raised on the island at the end of the causeway. The restaurants serve traditional food with particular emphasis on freshly caught fish.

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