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burcux2 were in bodrum... we stayed nearly 10 days in bodrum in our last trip..we felt the peace of mind :) 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. 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. 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. Asfat Rising out of the shores of the Aegean and mentioned often in Turkish folk music, the real name of Aspat is Aspartos. Evliya Çelebi writes of Aspat in his Chronicles. Built upon a barren rock, the perimeter of Aspat Castle measures 700 paces. Here one may see the remains of a civilizations dating back to the Classic Age and continuing up until the present day. 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. Bardakçı is 500 m. from Bodrum.One can reach to Bardakçı most of the time by sea.Its crystal clear sea is well-known for its springs. 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. |
|  | not just landscape :) while going Yalıkavak you can take break at the roadside and take a photo looking to this wonderful landscape.. Yalıkavak This village is 18 km from Bodrum in the northwestern part of the peninsula. It is famous for its windmills, fish, citrus orchards and sea. The most famous sponge divers have come from this village. |
tavsanlı island 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. |  | |
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Siddha3th Mon Jul 17, 2006 13:37 UTC The waters of the Turkish Aegean are gorgeous... | alancollins Wed Jun 28, 2006 21:22 UTC Spent a week in Akyarlar, wonderful scenery. | omran Thu Jan 19, 2006 19:13 UTC beautiful page thanx for sharing | whitecliff62 Wed Nov 16, 2005 19:44 UTC Great memories, i was here 2 years ago in Bitez, i really miss it |
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