Bodrum, Turkey
Fascinating and cosmopolitan
Bodrum is a boaty, artsy, fun-filled place to spend a holiday. This former fishing and sponge diving community has been transformed in the last three decades into one of the hotter spots on the Turkish Aegean coast. Hugely historic – it was home to one of the original Seven Wonders of the World - there’s plenty to get your teeth into besides the attractions of the local coastline, onshore and offshore.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | Turkish | |
| Currency: | New Turkish Lira | |
| Time zone: | GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 in summer) | |
| Flight Time: | 4 hours 30 | |
| Holiday type: | Beach | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 23.5°C Rainfall: Rainfall: 872mm a year (Data for Samos) |
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Must see:
The impressive Bodrum Castle, begun in 1402, stands guard over the port, and has an enviable reputation for repelling invaders. Today, it’s equally impressive as a Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with a jaw-dropping array of salvaged artefacts rescued from across the Med’s seabed.
Must eat at:
Kocadon, on Saray Sokak, is a fabulously authentic place to come for a romantic getaway. Expect seafood and local mezze specialities.
Must be there for:
The Bodrum Cup, an international sailing regatta, relishes its spot right at the end of the season in October – perfect for a little late summer/early autumn racing.
Well-travelled tips:
Getting around is easy once you’ve got the hang of the dolmus – a locally hired, informal, shared transport in anything from an estate car to a minibus.
If you want to go offshore to visit Kos or Rhodes (there are daily sailings during the summer), don’t forget to take your passport.
Visa:
British citizens travelling to Turkey do need a visa, unless they are cruise ship passengers who enter the country for a day trip and return to the ship the same day. British citizens may obtain a multiple entry visitor's visa valid for 90 days at the port of entry on payment of £10 in cash.
