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    Bodrum area holidays deliver a selection box of attractions. Whether you're into history, beach-bound tanning or watersports, there's something that fits the bill.

    Best-of-both Bodrum

    Bodrum splits its attention between age-old sites and modern additions. At one end of the scale, there’s the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Castle of St Peter, and an immaculately kept Roman open-air theatre. Ships, sea life and sunken artefacts are on display at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The party-seeking crowd, meanwhile, have lively nightlife to look forward to. They can add a floating beach club, steamy mud baths and the famous Bar Street to their to-do list.

    Quiet neighbours

    Sandy beaches don’t come in small portions here – the Bodrum region’s got them stocked in bulk. Gundogan, on the north side of the peninsula, takes on a traditional Turkish image. It’s ring-fenced by bumpy hillsides and villas, with a roomy beach tacked on to the bottom. Things are even snoozier in Akyarlar, which is perched at the tip of the Bodrum peninsula. Pale sands are bookended by tree-freckled slopes, and the water’s like looking through a pane of glass.

    Gigs in Gumbet

    If Bodrum was Batman, then Gumbet would play the part of Robin. They’re right beside one another, with a pointy headland splitting them down the middle. And while Gumbet knows a thing or two about history, its main skill set has a more up-tempo theme. The beach goes hell-for-leather when it comes to watersports, and in July and August, the shallows are buzzing with jet-skis and banana boats. In the evening, bar-hopping crowds are treated to live music until the early hours.

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    At a glance

    • Slow things down in Akyarlar
    • Visit the ancient Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
    • Hit the beach in Gumbet

    Destinations in Bodrum Area

    Top Destinations

    • Altinkum

      If you're looking for top-notch sunbathing, Altinkum holidays are a good place to start – there's a triple whammy of beaches, backed by bars, restaurants and clubs.

    • Bodrum

      Holidays to Bodrum pack a punch at night – they're full-on, party-hard affairs that give Istanbul a run for its money. By day, you can assume the recovery position on the nearby beach.

    • Gumbet

      Holidays to Gumbet prove that a small resort can be big on fun. The beach is made for watersports, and there are more bars per square metre than any other town in Turkey.

    • Bitez

      For a family-friendly getaway, holidays to Bitez offer a mixture of sunshine, sightseeing and relaxed days on the Aegean Sea.

    • Torba

      Holidays to Torba deal in Blue Flag beaches and fish restaurants with knockout views. Plus there's a waterpark on your doorstep, and party-mad Bodrum just down the road.

    • Gundogan

      Gundogan holidays kick things off with countryside scenery that's free from modern footprints. Boat trips and bars provide the chorus, and a trio of Blue Flag beaches deliver a grand finale.

    • Akyarlar

      Akyarlar holidays keep things small-scale, except when it comes to the village's namesake sand-swathed beach.

    • Guvercinlik

      Holidays to Guvercinlik are traditional and Turkish to a T. The boat trips and marina are worth their salt, too.

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    Top things to See and Do in Bodrum area

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    • Turkish sands

      Turkey knows how to do beaches. And the Bodrum peninsula, tucked away in the country’s southwest corner, serves up some of the best. In Turgutreis, for example, the sands come complete with postcard views over to Kos, while Bitez Beach is a hotspot for windsurfing. And it’s not hard to guess what the attraction is over on Camel Beach…

    • The big beach

      Top of the list is Gumbet Beach. It’s a kilometre-long stretch right in the centre of town. Families love the golden sand and top facilities – you’ll find no end of bars and restaurants here. Active types will be in their element, too – the waters are prime territory for zipping around on jet-skis and banana boats.

    • The secret beach

      If you fancy somewhere a bit less crowded, head for Gumusluk Beach. This little Turkish delight is about half an hours’ drive from Bodrum town. It’s not completely off-the-beaten track – you’ll be able to grab a sunlounger, and there’s a decent helping of seafood restaurants edging the golden sand – but it’s a good spot if you want to escape the hordes on Bodrum’s most popular beaches.

    • Bargain Buys

      Put on your best poker face, because Bodrum town’s Tuesday market on Turgutreis Cadessi is the place to haggle for bags, clothes and shoes sporting names like Versace and D&G. We're not talking about bank-breaking price tags, either. These are bargain-basement imitations. If it’s olives and handicrafts you're after, though, put Turgutreis' Saturday market at the top of your list. It’s right by the beach.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      Leather is big news in Bodrum. Everywhere you go you’ll see shops bursting with leather bags, wallets and jackets, and the hardest part is deciding which one to go in. For some of the best, head into the heart of Bodrum town. You’ll find loads along Bar Street. Prices start at around £20 for a purse or bag and go up to around £100 for a real leather coat.

    • Designer Buys

      Dinky villages like Etrim and Mazi are famous for their carpet weaving. In Etrim, 30 minutes’ drive from Bodrum town, the locals have been turning out rugs for more than 500 years. And it’s a similar story in Mazi, 15 minutes further on. If you’d rather not stray too far from the nest, Atatürk Street in Bodrum town is home to a handful of shops selling more of the same.

    • Laid-back evenings

      Bitez, 10 minutes from Bodrum town, is a dab hand at low-key nights out. Here, Turkish restaurants line the waterfront and, after dinner, everyone takes to beanbags to puff on shisha pipes. There’s a similar scene in Turgutreis. The restaurants along the water here serve up fresh-from-the-net fish in view of the setting sun.

    • Lively evenings

      Bodrum town’s Bar Street is a real does-what-it-says-on-the-tin type of place. This heady strip along the waterfront is lined with bars and clubs, so you can hop from one happy hour to the next. Gumbet and Altinkum have their fair share of watering holes, too. In the former, you'll find the best around Bar Street. Yep, there's one of those here, too. In Altinkum, you can’t go wrong if you head to the harbour.

    • Karides Guvec

      It's a casserole, but there's not a chunk of stewed meat in sight. This traditional Turkish stew is made using prawns, red peppers, garlic, chillies and tomatoes. And to top it all off, it's covered with stringy cheese and cooked in a terracotta pot.

    • Adana Kebab

      This kebab puts its high street counterparts to shame. For this version, meat and spices are mixed together, wrapped around an iron skewer and then cooked over hot coals. It's dished up with grilled tomatoes, houmous and warmed flatbread.

    • Borek

      Any Turkish mother worth her salt knows how to cook these popular pastries. But you don't have to score an invite into someone's home to taste them. You'll find stalls selling these triangle-shaped treats everywhere, and the most popular are the ones filled with cheese or lamb and spices.

    • Ayran

      A salty yoghurt drink? It's not as strange as it sounds. This speciality is made with a mix of yoghurt and water, plus a dash of salt. It’s served cold and usually with kebabs and rice dishes. Plus, it's highly recommended for people with headaches, fevers or dehydration.

    • Raki

      This firewater has the nickname Lion's Milk, and it certainly packs a punch. Taste-wise, it's similar to ouzo and sambuca, and it's served with meze and seafood dishes. And – despite its reputation with die-hard party types – it's supposed to be served with water, and sipped rather than slammed.

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    Our destinations in Bodrum Area

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