Bodrum – Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey is located in the southwestern Aegean Region of the country. Bodrum has changed drastically over the past years, it has gone from a humble fishing town to a booming touristic heaven for Europeans. With it’s beautiful landscape, friendly people and gorgeous bays Bodrum brings you a tranquil environment to relax and spend your holidays. Did you know that you can see the Greek island of Kos from some points of this town.
Bodrum is famous for it’s international yachting center that if filled with luxurious yachts and boats. Next stop Bodrum’s castle that houses a museum of underwater archeology, you can’t miss it. This castle is an icon for the city of Bodrum. Bodrum neighboring towns and villages that are well worth a visit are Turgutreis, Ortakent, Turkbuku, Yalikavak and Gumusluk. Be sure to visit the weekly markets that are held, a fun activity for all.
Not sure why but often when people hear about Bodrum/Turkey or Turkey in general they think immediately of a country of headscarf, but on the contrary you don’t have to wear headscarf, the majority of women in Bodrum don’t wear a headscarf. These are often modern day woman who chose not to wear a headscarf. In fact Bodrum is so liberal that on some beaches you’ll find topless women. And yes you can drink alcohol and other alcoholic beverages, there are really no crazy limitations. It’s so westernized that you won’t feel you’re in Turkey. Some compare it to a Spanish holiday destination. With it’s affordable rates for hotels and restaurants, Bodrum is well worth a visit.