The sun shines differently here.
The nights are longer, the drinks more enjoyable. And then there is love in Bodrum ... You have to experience it
to truly understand the attraction of Bodrum.
Bodrum town is a famous resort place, both among Turkish and foreign travelers. The population
jumps from 50,000 people during winter to more than half a milllion during summer time. The heart of Bodrum beats
loudest in the narrow streets clustered around the bay where shops, restaurants, bars and discos via for attention.
Strolling along the most popular of the streets, Cumhuriyet Caddesi (the locals call it Barstreet), the visitor
becomes immersed in a blend of native and cosmopolitan culture that is Bodrum today.
Here small boutiques offer latest hits, hand-made sandals are crafted; fezzes and harem slippers
are sold side by side with baseball caps and T-shirts bearing universally recognized logos and humorous or bawdy
captions. Cafes and restaurants serve a wide variety of cosmopolitan 'international' fare as well as tasty Turkish
kebabs; Chinese, Mexican, Indian or Thai specialities and also the delights of traditional Ottoman cuisine; visitors
'go native' by replacing beer or wine by the deceptively light national Turkish drink: raki.
When night descends Bodrum lights up with laser shows to the rhythms of the same hits that
are current in London, Berlin or New York, but if you listen you can still hear strumming of the Turkish oud and
the folk melodies of Anatolia. Bodrum today is truly a Symphony, or better still, a Living Ode to Joy.
Bodrum casts a magic spell. It exerts a lasting fascination on everyone who visits, irrespective
of age, nationality or sex.
Bodrum retains its charm despite the crowds and development. Women feel more beautiful, men feel more intriguing.
This is Bodrums spell.
Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Bodrum, home of the famous Greek historian Herodotus, is these days better known
as a popular holiday resort. Enchanting villages of houses painted in white and trimmed with purple bougainvillea
together with miles of sandy beaches and ideal locations for water sports.
On the southern coast of the peninsula lie the golden sandy beaches at Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Ortakent Yahsi,
Karaincir, Bagla and Akyarlar, while on the western side are Gumusluk, Yalikavak and Turgut Reis. For those who
want seclusion, the northern coast boasts Turkbuku, Golkoy and Gundogan, all small fishing villages. While the
nights in Bodrum town itself are noisy, crowded and vital, these smaller villages offer cozy taverns and restaurants
overlooking quiet bays and can all be reached easily by car or even by boat.
For those
who like to be really adventurous, there are Jet skis or you might even fancy Parasailing. Jeep-Safaris are offered
by many companies now.
Boats,
which have a capacity for up to 20 divers each.
The senior dive instructor of ASKIN DIVING CENTER is Askin Canbazoglu who has a special interest in archaeology,
as Askin is also an underwater archaeologist who was active in underwater archaeology at the Bodrum Underwater
Museum for 8 years before starting his ASKIN DIVING CENTER.
More details on the webpage of this company
www.askindiving.com
"Wanderlust" on the Bodrum-peninsula
Of cours walking on the peninsula with its mountains is nothing we would recommend for summer, but the mild winter,
in fact all time from end of October until April is ideal for walks. There are also some walking clubs in Bodrum.
We will keep you informed on their programs.
In case you are interested in walking down here you should bring down with you a nice bookelt, from Sunflower Books
"Landscapes in Turkes, Bodrum and Marmaris". Perhaps you will find it at
AMAZON
In short we will take over a few walks to publish here.

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the Bodrum postcard
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The waters around Bodrum are ideal for scuba-diving

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DuMont Extra: Bodrum &
Marmaris DM 12,90
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