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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
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?
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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.
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Bodrum is the ideal starting point for the famous
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In ancient times - open sea, today a lake, the Bafa Gölü
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not far from Bafa lake, Euromos, another hidden gem
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