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BODRUM
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AMBROSIA
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FLORA
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KARIA PRINCESS
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4 Bitez
Yalisi - Bodrum |
3Gumbet
48400 Bodrum
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5Calidere
Sok. NO.15 Bodrum |
Built upon the
ruins of ancient Halicarnassus, Bodrum (Turkey)
is a bustling town of contrasts. A popular embarkation
point for gulet charters setting out on their
Blue Cruise, Bodrum also bustles with the local
Turkish jet set, who love to flock down and stroll
the promenade by summer. Wintertime brings a serene
peace and quiet as local inhabitants reclaim their
town for themselves again. Despite its rapid growth,
Bodrum still retains the charm which has drawn
people to her for over 2 millenium. Spectacular
contrasts of color from purple bougainvillea draped
over the corner of a stark white cube house, and
the azure Blue of the Aegean constantly emerging
between a labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways.
Bodrum
is the center of activity on the oblong peninsula
on the southwestern most corner of Turkey. Many
smaller villages dot the perimeter of the Bodrum
peninsula, each with its own personality. Gümüslük
draws Turkish locals and visitors to its quiet
bay to offer the finest selection of fresh seafood
available. Yalikavak, on the northwestern side,
offers magnificent sunsets and small town charm
with its century old windmills along the mountaintops.
The twin towns of Türkbükkü and
Gölköy are particular favorites of Turkish
society crowds in the summertime and are a must
for those who enjoy people watching.
On
the southern side of the Bodrum peninsula is Bitez,
a particular favorite for families on holiday,
and Ortakent with its acres of mandarin groves
situated below the 16th century Ottoman Tower
House. Continuing westward is Akyarlar, the closest
point to the Greek island of Kos, and on the western
most tip of the peninusa is Turgutreis, with a
new yacht marina due to open in 2002.
Just
as the town of Bodrum is the center of activity
upon the peninsula, the Castle of St. Peter, with
its beautiful, trademark silhouette is the focal
point of Bodrum. Home to the world renouned Museum
of Underwater Archaeology, the Bodrum Castle is
also a fine example of a medieval stone fortress
complete with cannons, dungeons and banquet halls.
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