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A picturesque town at the junction of the
Aegean and the Mediterranean is Bodrum, occupying a small but beautiful
peninsula. It is one of the prettiest holiday resorts of Turkey, popular
and famous for its vivacious, friendly and bohemian atmosphere.
Greeting its visitors with the marvelous
castle built by the Knights of Rhodes, the town appears elegant, filled
with sweet white houses, with colorful bougainvillaeas dotted about.
The clear, deep blue warm sea is an
inherent characteristic of the place, rather than being a specialty, and
the numerous beaches of unspoiled bays adorned with interesting rock
formations offer perfect days for swimmers, divers and nature-lover.
Octopuses, and sponges of various shapes and colors are also found here,
complementing the aquatic beauty.
Part of the fascinating atmosphere of
Bodrum is its history; remains of which are spread over this ancient
city of "Halicarnassus". The tomb of King Mausolus is one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world, and dates back to the 4th-century BC
stands on this land where Herodotus, the father of history, was born. A
theater (1300 seats) from the 2nd- century BC near Goktepe,
is worth seeing, together with St. Peter's Castle presenting the
architectural style of the 15th- century which is now a
museum of underwater archaeology.
A different spectacle in Bodrum is its
marina, which is a busy place hosting elegant yachts that come from all
parts of the world. Bodrum Cup Race is held every October in the
boatyards, and it is an enjoyable event for those interested. Bodrum is
the leading place for boat-building.
The most prominent feature of Bodrum is
the prevailing activity, especially filling the nights. After the
intensive action in the daytime, one may choose one of the discos here -some
of which are the best in Europe- and spend an exciting night of fun
under the gleaming lights. Bodrum is the one of the starting points for
an unforgettable "Blue Voyage" along the turquoise coast of Turkey which
offers the limitless pleasure of seeing the virgin bays of mythological
legends; the beauties of Kekova where the light combines with turquoise;
or sailing into the antique port of Phaselis where Alexander the Great
loved to stay during the winter.
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