The Turkish holiday resort of Bodrum in the Mugla province is both a city and a peninsula.

It is also called “the white city” because almost all the houses are made of white limestone and exude a Mediterranean flair.





The white city is only 25 kilometers away from the Greek island of Kos.

The area is surrounded by the Turkish Riviera and the Turkish Aegean Sea as well as the beautiful Taurus Mountains. Small groups of islands, hidden bays and idyllic peninsulas as well as picturesque coasts and extensive sandy beaches characterize the landscape and make Bodrum an exceptional place for dream holidays.




In addition to the beautiful coasts and sandy beaches, Bodrum also attracts with its interesting and diverse sights and a dazzling nightlife.





Bodrum developed from a small fishing village into an enclave for artists and then finally into Turkey's most exclusive seaside resort.

Because of the many yachts in the harbors, the city is also nicknamed “St. Tropez of Türkiye”.





Once called Halicarnassus, Bodrum looks back on an exciting past. The ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, are located right in the old town.




It is approximately 40 km from Bodrum Airport to the center of the city.

Beaches

The coast of the Bodrum peninsula stretches over 150 kilometers and offers sun worshipers numerous different beaches and bays. Divers and snorkelers in particular will be enchanted by the colorful underwater world of the Mediterranean. Various water sports are also offered on the beaches and bays.
Some beaches/bays; Ortakent Beach, Gümüslük, Türkbükü Beach, Bitez Beach, Gümbet Beach, Fener Beach, Paradise Bay, Peksimet Beach, Camel Beach, Yashi Beach, Cleopatra's Cave

Climate And Water Temperature Chart

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Temperature

6 - 13°C

7 - 15°C

8 - 18°C

12 - 21°C

15 - 25°C

18 - 29°C

22 - 32°C

23 - 33°C

20 - 30°C

14 - 26°C

9 - 20°C

8 - 16°C

Sea

16°C

15°C

17°C

19°C

20°C

22°C

24°C

25°C

25°C

22°C

19°C

16°C

Rainydays

12 - 15

9 - 12

7 - 9

4 - 7

3 - 5

0 - 3

0 - 1

0 - 1

0 - 1

4 - 7

7 - 11

10 - 14

Some Sights

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus


Tomb of King Mausolus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.





Crusader Castle
Castle on the harbor built by the Knights of Malta.





Ancient Theaters
Bodrum Ancient Theater for 13,000 people.





Dibeklih Culture and Arts Village
Delicious food, Turkish art.





Zeki Müren Art Museum
Private home of the late Turkish singer, poet and artist Zeki Müren (Elvis of Turkey).





Bodrum Maritime Museum
Thousands of exhibits on seafaring and boat building.





Marina
Mega yachts, restaurants, bars, beautiful streets in the old town.





Myndo's Gate
Gate to the ancient city of Myndos.





Ottoman Shipyard
Built in 1775 after the destruction of the Ottoman fleet by the Russians.





Pedasa
Ruins of an ancient city.





Karakaya
300 year old village, stone houses and windmills.





Rabbit Island
Island with the ruins of Myndos, underwater ruins and wild hares.

UNESCO_World Cultural and Natural Heritage Pamukkale
In Denizli province, about 290 km from Bodrum, site with thermal springs and white limestone terrace.





Ephesus
Ruins of the city of 250,000 inhabitants with the Celsus Library, gigantic theater, Artemis Temple one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.





Dalyan
Ruins of Kaunos, Carian Royal Tombs, Iztuzu Beach (protected), Famous with sea turtles.





Kos & Rhodes
Day trip by ferry.