REGIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT BODRUM

Bodrum, the southern most major holiday town of the Aegean, is the center of attraction of the whole region. It is famous both among Turkish and foreign travelers. The population jumps from 50,000 people to more than half a milllion during summer time. The "Blue Cruise", a world famous Turkish Mediterranean classic for yachting and sailing through the blue of the Egean and the Mediterranean in wooden boats with 2-12 cabins, started in Bodrum. Bodrum now has many small villages and towns spread all over its peninsula, almost all having resorts, hotels, guest houses, bars, restaurants, shops ... The small village Yaliciftlik east of Bodrum has only 3 resorts on the sea and is still in its original unspoilt form.

At the town center or Gumbet (next cove to Bodrum, close to the town center) if you are after night life or visiting Bodrum for a day or two. Night life was one the major reasons why people go to Bodrum, the first time. Of course that wasn't all. The sea is crystal clear, at the rite temperature and there are hundreds of small coves to swim, many places to discover.Turgut Reis and Yalikavak are two other major villages around which hotels, holiday villages and time-shares are located. These are about 25 minutes away from Bodrum city center by car or minibus. The other well known spots are Ortakent and Yahsi Nightlife:The city itself is famous for its nightlife, with numerous bars, discos, restaurants, cafes and shops offering the most that Turkey has to offer, second only to Istanbul. You may choose to stay in a guest house or hotel in the city itself for best experiencing the nightlife.