Bodrum is getting more and more popular as a holiday resort. This beautiful Turkish resort has it all. Once a small fishing town, today Bodrum enjoys receiving nearly half a million tourists each year. Almost, 20 years of heavy tourism made Bodrum the most popular holiday resort in Turkey.
Bodrum Milas Airport definitely helped the increase of tourism. This airport opened in 1997 and it is now the nearest airport to Bodrum Peninsula. Situated only 30 km from the town center, Bodrum airport is a busy but efficient resort airport.
After leaving the airport you will drive past Guvercinlik, which is the first village on the way to the peninsula. You can enjoy the beautiful crystal clear waters that you will see around Bodrum resort during this journey. Many fish farms, small hotels are situated near Guvercinlik. Once you get closer to Bodrum, you will start seeing the holiday villages, five star hotels and sime spectacular views of the whole peninsula.
Bodrum resort is the center of this small peninsula. There are more than 12 other small resorts – some of the popular ones are Gumbet, Turgutreis, Bitez, Gumusluk, Yahsi, Yalikavak and more. Every small resort offers their own taste and are very unique.
Wherever you stay in the Peninsula, you can reach the center of Bodrum within 30 minutes, this makes it more interesting for tourists who like to try new things each day. One day you can be sunbathing in Turgutreis and the next day fishing in Gumusluk. Choice is upto you.
What are some of the great days out?
The most popular excursion in Bodrum like in every other Turkish resort are the boat trips. Compared to rival resorts in Europe, Bodrum boat trips are very cheap. You can expect to see upto five different beaches and bays during the day and have a freshy cooked barbeque lunch.
Second most popular excursion is Scuba Diving. Visibality upto 25 meters at some parts of Bodrum, makes this small holiday resort a heaven for snorkelling and scuba diving. If you have never done Scuba Diving, you can easily try it on of the day courses for beginners around Bodrum resort.
Turkish baths is a must for anyone travelling to Turkey. This relaxing baths will make your skin soft and you can have a healthier sun tan during your holiday. Try it out in the beginning of your holiday.
Ephesus the ancient Roman city, Pamukkale the cotton castles, Dalyan Caunos are some of the other excursions available, Like I mentioned before there are so much to do and see. Plan your excursions prior to your visit to Bodrum so you can see a lot and enjoy your holiday without the worry of missing out on something fun.
Bodrum resort also offers a very colourful nightlife. You can find small beach bars to big open air nightclubs that takes 3000 people on some nights. Local drinks are cheap and you can expect to pay more in clubs. Small beach bars in each resort offers live music and entertainment during the summer months.
Find out everything more in detail on Bodrum’s own resort guide Bodrum Holiday Resort Guide