This is a great place to relax, partake in water sports or admire one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
The stunning sandy beaches, turquoise sea and abundant sunshine are more than enough reasons for the ideal beach holiday in Bodrum. The whitewashed houses and lush vegetation provide a pretty holiday backdrop. Family-run restaurants serve typical local dishes. In short, Bodrum has a real Mediterranean attitude towards life.
Is it worth leaving the holiday resort of Bodrum? Definitely! The eponymous Bodrum peninsula boasts green hills and romantic bays that offer an abundance of excursion destinations. One of them can only be reached by boat: the island of Kara Ada, also known as “Black Island”, is a nature reserve known for its hot sulphur water and mud baths. High above the fishing village of Gümüşlük is the mountain settlement of Karakaya, the perfect place to hike or take a break. Those interested in ancient sites should not miss the ruins of Pedasa, one of the oldest civilisations in the Aegean.
The city beach in Bodrum (Bodrum Plaji)
Vibrant and central: the city beach in Bodrum is shallow and boasts a variety of beach bars, tavernas and water sports.
Camel Beach
Ideal for families: not far from Bodrum, Camel Beach is a wonderful place to relax, sunbathe and dive. As the name suggests, camels also nap here.
Bitez Beach
An El-Dorado for water sports enthusiasts: Bitez Beach, west of Bodrum, is especially popular with sailors and surfers. Just the place for learning how to windsurf.
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