The ruins of Ephesus
are a must-see for
any visitor
Ranch or Hayvansaray Horse Riding
Centre, while those who prefer fourwheeled
fun can choose a jeep safari.
Shoppers can lap up the labels at the
swish Port Bodrum complex on the
marina at Yalikavak.
There are luxury pamper parlours
aplenty. The Bodrum Princess Deluxe
resort in Golturkbuku (the new name
for merged villages Golkoy and
Turkbuku) is known for its sumptuous
spa, as is the nearby Ada Hotel,
which houses a high-end hammam.
Turgutreis village has the Mandala
Spa in the fi ve-star Aegean Dream
Resort, while the Rixos Hotel
in Torba is another good choice.
WHERE TO EAT
In Bodrum town, fi ne dining options
are found mainly in upmarket hotels.
Examples include the Marmara’s Tuti
restaurant, set on a terrace overlooking
the marina, the Antique Theatre
Hotel’s candlelit poolside and,
out of the hotels, Denizhan’s rustic
Visitors to the ancient Roman
amphitheatre will enjoy fantastic
views of Bodrum
Adrenaline junkies can go white-water
rafting on the Dalaman river
meat feast on the town’s borders.
Meanwhile, the peninsula is
peppered with tranquil Turkish
villages and remote retreats
with their own elegant eateries.
Recommend Gusta in Gumusluk,
with top chefs from Istanbul; the
classy Olives at the Kempinski
Hotel Barbaros Bay; and some great
seafood restaurants in Ortakent,
Torba and Yalikavak.
Elsewhere, glitzy Golturkbuku
is jostling for bar space with the
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THE LOWDOWN
Overview: Bodrum’s development
over the past few decades has been
strictly controlled; all buildings are
now low-rise, white-painted blocks
without balconies, which helps to
create a Mediterranean village eff ect.
The waterfront is the main
attraction. To the west is the almost
circular, enclosed harbour and
marina with its fl eet of charter yachts;
to the east is a more open bay, with a
narrow beach and more boats, plus
restaurants built directly above the
lapping waves. The centre comprises
a knot of streets and alleyways
immediately inland from the striking
medieval St Peter’s Castle.
Location: On Turkey’s southwest
coast, at the point where the
Mediterranean and Aegean Seas
meet, 30 miles southwest of Bodrum
airport and 135 miles northwest of
Dalaman airport.
Sell it to: Enquiring, self-suffi cient
types who like to wander through
ruins and warren-like backstreets, or
those who would like to explore the
peninsula and are prepared to take a
bus to better beaches, and enjoy an
evening stroll along the waterfront.
Accommodation: Mainly small
and medium-sized hotels with many
budget lodgings. There are a few
fi ve-star hotels on the edge of the
resort (see box, page 38).
Beach: A narrow sand-and-shingle
beach stretches for 350 yards east
of the castle. Sunbeds and parasols
are for hire, and eateries line the
promenade, but there are no water
sports or lifeguards. More impressive
beaches exist in Bitez and Turgutreis.
Airport: The local airport is
Bodrum Milas; the fl ight time from
the UK is approximately three-anda-half
hours.
Source: Gazetteers.com
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