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There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one delight after another. If you chose to buy here you will soon come to discover the extraordinary places along with the friendly and hospitable people within this unique country.
During the Crusades, on their way to the Holy Land, the Knights of St. John built the magnificent castle that sits astride the two bays that make up Bodrum harbour. The castle now houses the unique ‘Museum of Underwater Archaeology’, the first of its kind in the world, which displays finds from shipwrecks around the Aegean. To find out more please visit the website at www.bodrum-museum.com All the great civilisations of the Mediterranean have left their mark here and the town is rich in remains from the Dorians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, to name but a few.
Bodrum Town is the gateway to a beautiful peninsula of green pine forests, mandarin groves and turquoise seas. It has over 200 bays and beaches, many of which have been given Blue Flag status for their cleanliness and safety. It has long been a magnet for Turkish holidaymakers and has grown hugely in popularity with Europeans since package holidays started in the mid- 1980s. Bodrum has its own busy international airport with scheduled and charter flights arriving daily all through the year. It is just under 30 minutes drive from Bodrum town centre. The weather here is clear and sunny for approximately 250 days of the year with low humidity. There is some rain during the mild winters but it is needed in order to maintain the green vegetation, such as the olive and mandarin trees and pine forests. On the southern coast of the peninsular lie the golden sandy beaches at Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Ortakent Yahsi, Karaincir, Bagla and Akyarlar, while on the western side are Gumusluk, Yalikavak and Turgutries. For those who want seclusion, the northern coast boasts Turkbuku, Golkoy and Gundogan, all small fishing villages.
Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey and is well known for the Blue Cruises which start from here. The traditional and ever more luxurious wooden yachts, called Gulets (pronounced goo-let) will take you to explore the stunningly beautiful Gulf of Gokova to the South of Bodrum. There are charters available for anything from three days to three weeks or more. In addition, daily boat trips are available from most villages in order to explore the local coastline. They are a great way to spend a lazy day swimming, sun-bathing and being fed and watered by the crew! Winters here are mild so there are plenty of opportunities for exploring the interior of the peninsula on foot or trying something new such as bird-watching, fishing or visiting the exciting and interesting ancient sites in the area. There are numerous restaurants, cafés and bars, most of which are open all year round. Banks and currency exchange offices operate all through the year with many of the smaller villages having access to a bank or cash machine. Shopping is a great experience here with daily markets at the villages around the peninsula offering fresh produce and clothes and household goods. The largest markets are in Bodrum on Tuesdays, Yalikavak on Thursdays and Turgutreis on Saturdays. In addition there are a growing number of large supermarkets including Kipa (Tesco) hypermarket and shopping centres. There are three hospitals in Bodrum town, one of which is considered one of the best in Turkey. Transport around the peninsula even without a car is simple. There is a network of minibuses from Bodrum to each of the villages or private hire taxis all providing service at a reasonable cost.
You will probably want to find out a lot more about the local area and matters relating to setting up home here before making your final decision. We will make every effort to help you with any particular questions so please do not hesitate to ask. All our staff have lived in the area for some time and they have a wide knowledge of all aspects of living/moving here, several having themselves moved here from the UK and elsewhere. |
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Bodrum is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes that offers a
complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life.
Bodrum is a historic town known in the ancient world as Halicarnassus
and was the birthplace of Herodotus the so-called “Father of History”.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world was built here – the
original Mausoleum. Built to commemorate the life of king Mausolus, the
ruler of this area, some two thousand years ago, it was a magnificent
marble structure which unfortunately now lies in ruins, the remains of
which can be visited in the town.
All along the Bodrum Peninsula you will find a wonderful array of
restaurants. The wonderful traditional Turkish cuisine is drawn from
both land and sea. Fresh Aegean fish can be found in local restaurants
beside the sea all over the peninsula. Turkey is famous for its meats
and kebabs which are delicious and varied. Vegetables and salads are
locally produced on a small scale and are always fresh and full of
flavour.
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