Bodrum General Tips by jonturk

Favorite Thing: Ancient Cities

Ancient Theater
The theater is located on the Bodrum - Turgutreis road. The 13,000 person theater was excavated by a team headed by Prof. Ümit Serdaroğlu. The stage area has been uncovered and the seats have been restored.



Stone Graves
Above the theater on the slope are graves that belong to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.



Myndos Door
Located west of the city, it is one of the entrances to the city of Halikarnassos. The Myndos Door consisted of two monumental towers and an inner courtyard at the gate that lead to the city. The first stage in the restoration of the walls and towers to the north of the city was completed in 1999.



Çıfıt Castle (Aspat)
Built on a rocky outcrop in the southwestern portion of the peninsula close to Bağla cove, it contains artifacts from a number of different civilizations.



Ancient Cities
The ancient cities on the peninsula are Myndos (Gümüşlük), Termena (Akçaalan) Telmisos (Gürece), Kadıyanda (Aşağıgöl) and Theangela (Etrin).



Stratonikeia
Located on the Yatağan - Milas highway, the ruins in the village of Eskihisar contains a very rich collection of artifacts from the Caria, Roman and Byzantine eras.
Lagina The temple of Hecate can be reached by following the dirt road (9 km) leading to Turgut. Excavations have shown that this city, once an important center of the Caria kingdom, has been inhabited since the Early Bronze Age.



Sedir Adeun (Kedreae)
One of the most eminent ruins of the region with its rich history and natural beauty, Sedir Island can be reached by boat either from Gökova - Akyaka or Çamlıköy. The ruins which one would want to see first are the Temple of Apollo, the theater, and the ancient harbor. The famous Cleopatra beach is here as well.



Sarnıçlar (Cisterns)
Cisterns built by the Ottomans and known as "Gümbet" can be seen all over the peninsula. They were built by the wealthy citizens who named the cisterns after themselves.

Fondest Memory: Bodrum Castle (Saint Petrum)
Built by the Knights of Rhodes in the 15th century and dedicated to St. Peter, the castle took 99 years to be finished. It is built on Zephyrion island, the original site of the city of Halikarnassos.Stones and reliefs from the Mausoleum of King Mausolos were used in its construction. There are 5 towers in this castle, all of which have a name: French, English, Italian, German and Snake towers. The castle covers approximately 30,000 sq. meters.




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Mosques, Tombs

Mustafa Paşa Mosque
Upon his arrival to Bodrum to construct a dockyard, Mustafa Paşa from the Kızılhisar,made this mosque built. (1723).

Tepecik Mosque
It was constructed by Hamam Ağa, the steward of Mustafa Paşa.



Adliye Mosque
It was built in 1901 through the means of the monatery fund provided by the amount gathered among the public and given by Abdulhamit II.

Şaldırşah Horasani Tomb, Kubbeli Tomb, Mustafa Paşa and Mustafa Paşa Tomb including the graves of Kaptan-ı Derya Cafer Paşa and Koyunbaba Tomb are worth to see.

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Favorite Thing: Traditional Bodrum Houses

The common features of the traditional architecture used in Bodrum are windowless first floors and doors on the second story with access by way of ladders that can be drawn up into the house. These houses, which are now protected by the government, are located mostly in the villages of Ortakent and Kocakaya above Gümüşlük. The houses are square and the roofs are covered with 'geren' - reeds mixed with mud. The stone houses are traditional made of marble and well-cut limestone.
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Beaches

Güvercinlik
A cove of unusual beauty with every conceivable tone green and blue, it is located 25 km from Bodrum. Salih Island, located right across the water, only serves to enhance the natural appeal of this beautiful cove.

Torba
A peaceful little village just 5 km from Bodrum, it is a charming yet lively place where the shining sea melds with the green pines and olive trees. There are boats going to Didim, Milet and Priene from here.

Gölköy
Located 13 km north of Bodrum, this beautiful cove blends the green of olive, tangerine and pine trees with that of palms. Because it faces the north, it is always lush and the water in the cove is cooler than that in the other coves.

Türkbükü
Situated beside Gölköy, at a distance from Bodrum of 15 km, it resembles Gölköy in almost every way. It is one of the places preferred by people looking for peace and quiet.

Gündoğan
Located 18 km from Bodrum, Gündoğan cove is one of the coves that has been least changed by man and which still preserves its beauty in the most natural way. Its tangerine orchards are famous.

Gümüşlük
It is one of the oldest settlements on the peninsula. It is still possible to see in places the underwater remains of the old harbor wall which connected Tavşan Island to the mainland. The sea and fish here are famous. Watching the sun set here amidst the lush green vegetation will be a life-long memory.

Fondest Memory: Kadıkalesi
The sandy beaches of this crystal clear sea are surround with citrus orchards. Situated 23 km from Bodrum, it gets its name from the remains of a nearby castle belonging to the Hellenistic era.

Turgutreis
Situated 20 km from Bodrum, the town is famous for its tangerine orchards. It is named for the famous Turkish admiral, Turgut Reis. In terms of population, it is the second most populous area after Bodrum. It is known for its unforgettable sunsets.

Akyarlar
This cove with its wonderful beach and crystal clear waters is 13 km from Bodrum. It is one of the best places in the world to surf. Its ancient name is Arhialla.

Karaincir
Situated 16 km out of Bodrum, its 500 m. beach is one of the best in the area.

Bağla
With one of the best coves and beaches on the peninsula, it is an excellent place to camp and is 14 km from Bodrum.

Ortakent
Located 14 km from Bodrum, its waters are warm and it has sandy beaches. Its tangerine orchards are quite famous. It is one of the best vantage points from which to view village life in Bodrum.

Bitez
One of the most beautiful coves on the peninsula, it is 10 km from Bodrum and has warm waters and sandy beaches. It is a beautiful quiet corner where blue and green reach out to touch each other in the tangerine orchards which stretch from the village to the sea.

Gümbet
About 3 km west of Bodrum, its waters are very shallow. It is an excellent place for beach surfing. Bardakçı is a mere 500 m. from Bodrum. Most people go there by boat. It is known for its beach and the water, which is as clear as glass, as well as the fresh water spring there.

Karaada
Situated 4 miles from Bodrum, it is famous for its healing mineral springs. The water comes out of a cave and the mud from the cave is said to be good for skin conditions.

Ada Boğazı (Aquarium)
It is called Aquarium because of its crystal-clear waters. In the open waters the sea floor 30 m. below can be seen with the naked eye.

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