Covering the most beautiful parts of Turkey’s Aegean coast, Bodrum is a popular destination for boating vacations and is considered the most proficient area of Turkish sailing. It’s home to traditional villages, bustling nightclubs, chic shopping and plenty of scenery to explore in sheltered bays that glisten at night.
The Bodrum Peninsula is one of the most beautiful districts of Mugla, stretching out into the Aegean Sea and surrounded by the islands of Kalymnos, Leros and Kos. It is on the southern coast of the peninsula, at the entrance to the Gulf of Gokova. Therefore, it is an ideal blue cruise location to explore the surrounding turquoise seas with your yacht. It has managed to preserve its historical texture in its best form from the past to the present.
Home to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Medieval Castle and an underwater museum, it is inevitable that you will add a magnificent color to your holiday with walks among the classic white houses of the district. Overlooked by the historic St. Peter’s Castle (home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology), Bodrum’s well-equipped harbor has long welcomed superyachts of all shapes and sizes to its shores. The waterfront is lined with chic restaurants, frequented by those who want to go ashore for a few hours during the summer months and enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere. The town center, meanwhile, is a must-see, with its distinctive ornate buildings and trendy cafes.
Between the bustling yachting hotspots of Bodrum and Marmaris lie the strikingly unspoiled peninsulas of Gökova and Bozburun, which form the border between the Aegean and Mediterranean. Here is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the surroundings, while you can also set your course for the stunning Greek islands.
Bodrum also has a dazzling reputation for its nightlife. The eastern side of town is home to large nightclubs where the dancing continues late into the night, as well as small bars along the beach. The quieter west side is characterized by marinas and yacht clubs.
Here you are sure to find your own piece of tranquillity floating in the blue of the Aegean.