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Gumbet

a combination of sea, sun and fun

 


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In einem typischen Lokanta

"lokantas" are eating places specialized in quite inexpensive regional Turkish food. Try them too.

 

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The ruins of the windmills at the highest point of the road are a favourite place to stop and enyoy the breathtaking view

the Yalikavak windmill near the harbour

Gümbet

Although nominally a suburb of Bodrum, Gümbet has grown to become a resort in its own right, with its own special character, temperament and appeal. Some of the most popular hotels of the region are to be found in and around Gümbet Bay.
The long sandy beach is undoubtedly a great attraction, but it's the combination of the sea, sun, sand and fun that makes Gümbet so popular. The fun part, of course, is it rollicking night life lived in its multitude of pubs, bars and discos, some boasting air-conditioning and sound-proofing. A different kind of fun is to be had on the water where watersports are practiced with flair. Because the beach is within an easy walk from most hotels and the central area, Gümbet is also a favourite with many families with children. It's a place for the young and young at the heart.
Recently become almost a resort unto itself, the sheltered bay of Gümbet is only two-KM west of Bodrum. So called from the numerous white-domed rain cisterns in the area, Gümbet features one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula, the water is warm and the shallows gradually slope from the shore. A cool breeze blows in from the mouth of the bay even on the hottest days. As a result Gümbet is also one of the most popular watersports centers, with dinghyhire, water-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing available of the broad, sandy beach.

The popularity of Gümbet has also generated serious nightlife and the streets of Gümbet vibrate 'til dawn with the music from numerous bars and streetside cafes.

Only 2-3 km away from Bodrum this place recently became almost a resort unto itself. Gümbet (named after Kümbet - these numerous white-domed cisterns in the area) features one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula. Gümbet is also one of the most popular water sports centers with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, etc. available.

The popularity of Gümbet has also generated serious nightlife and the streets of Gümbet vibrate till dawn with the music from numerous bars, discos and street side-cafes





Located at 2-3 km distance from Bodrum, Since the swimming possibilities are very limited in Bodrum, many people prefer nearby Gumbet. Gumbet recently became very popular resort. The town is named after numerous white-domed cisterns in the area. Gumbet, which offers one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula, is also one of the popular water sports centers with water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing. There is also several wind surfing school.

On one of the hills near Gumbet, there is grave of famous Turkish author Cevat Sakir Kabaagaçli, known as the Fisherman of HAlicarnasus. Although he was not native of Bodrum, he was buried here after his last will. Cevat Sakir who came to Bodrum in exile, soon he fell in love with the town and people and spent the rest of his life here. Until he died, he wrote great number books and articles on Bodrum and Anatolian Civilizations.

Near to the grave of Cevat Sakir, there is also the tomb of a local folk hero Saldirsah who continued to fight after even his head had been cut off.

Gümbet has also generated serious nightlife which rivals with Bodrum and its night life continues till dawn without interruption. The town has numerous bars, discos and street side-cafes





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where is Gümbet?

 

The journey from Bodrum is a scenic treat, as the jagged rocks of the mountains jut out like ancient faces; and the view over both sides of the peninsula is breathtaking. The ruins of the windmills at the highest point of the road are a favourite place to stop and admire the view, and many locals have picnics here. The road then swoops down through olive and citrus groves into Yalikavak, where the focal point is the srnall, but very active harbour.



If you're just here for the day, spend some time in one of the central cafes in the 'centre' of the village, where the local men while away their leisure hours playing OK and backgammon. They are always pleased to take on a foreigner but invariably win!

The town beach is just a short walk around the bay from the harbour, and is never crowded. This side of the peninsula is generally cooler than the Bodruni/G5mbet side, and the beach has the benefit of a prevailing light breeze and small waves.

Getting there: There are regular dolmuses from the central Bodrum bus station to Yalikavak, and also a service operated by the Yalikavak council which terminates by the restored windmill at the small bus station/ car park on the seafront at Yalikavak. Journey time from Bodrum is approximately 30 minutes.




Blue Cruise

Bodrum is the ideal starting point for the famous  Blue Cruise

Bafa See

In ancient times - open sea, today a lake, the Bafa Gölü

Euromos

not far from Bafa lake, Euromos, another hidden gem

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A summer evening inTürkbükü


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