South Aegean’s prettiest resort, Bodrum was the city of Halikarnassos in ancient times and an important port in the centre of the old world. Modern Bodrum is to Turkey, what Cannes is to the South of France. It is everything and anything you want it to be, historic, interesting, relaxing and lively with palm-lined streets, white sugar-cube houses and ranks of villas crowd the hillside. Boating, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are prime Bodrum activities.
An imposing Crusader Castle overlooks the harbour and the International Marina and when you’ve had enough of the many bars, restaurants and historical sights; there is still a whole peninsula to explore. Mountains and green valleys, traditional villages and isolated beaches are all within view of the warm clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
