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Bodrum and the Bodrum Peninsula

The craggy Bodrum peninsula is an area of stunning diversity, where simplicity and sophistication jostle side by side, while tranquillity and vitality are never more than a few miles apart.

A striking variety of landscapes, a wealth of historical sites, hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline and the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Turkish people make this vast and colourful country a holiday destination to visit again and again.

Given Bodrum's unabated popularity, it comes as a surprise to find many parts of the peninsula almost untouched by tourism. Just the shortest of drives inland lie villages which remain blissfully unaffected by the intrusions of modern life, with laden donkeys still used to carry firewood for the traditional bee-hived shaped ovens to bake the unleavened 'pide' bread.

The coastline still reveals several unspoilt backwaters with hidden bays and coves and aquamarine waters. This, combined with the bohemian atmosphere of Bodrum and its superb shops and restaurants, makes it a destination to return to year after year.

Bodrum's whitewashed buildings snuggle up against the hillsides that rise above two semi-circular bays, separated by the imposing castle of St Peter. Restaurants catering for every taste line the picturesque harbour where the masts of traditional wooden gulets sway gently.

While the nights in Bodrum town itself are noisy, crowded and vital, the smaller villages offer cozy taverns and restaurants overlooking quiet bays and can all be reached easily by Dolmus, car or even by boat. And there is history in Bodrum. Two meters under the narrow streets of Bodrum lies 5000 years of history. A few monuments attest to this history: the castle, the Myndus Gate, the Roman theatre and the Mausoleum.

The town's charm is well-known, attracting a diverse population of vacationers who stroll along its long palm-lined waterfront, while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Not far from town, you can swim in absolutely clear, tideless, warm seas. Underwater divers, especially, will want to explore the numerous reefs, caves and majestic rock formations. The waters offering an immense variety of aquatic life.

There are daily ferries to the Greek island of Kos in summer, and a weekly hydrofoil to Rhodes between May and September. Bodrum also is South Aegean's prettiest resort for scuba diving. Bodrum has several dive centers that rent out equipment, arrange excursions and even provide diving lessons for the inexperienced individual, eager to try out this underwater sport.

Shopping is a delight in Bodrum. Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges and the local blue glass beads (the Boncuk) are among the bargains to be found in the friendly little shops along the narrow, white-walled streets. Charming boutiques offer carpets, sandals and embroidery as well as original fashions.

In short Bodrum and the Bodrum peninsula casts a magic spell. It exerts a lasting fascination on everyone who visits, irrespective of age, nationality or sex.

 

The Climate on the Bodrum Peninsula

The table below shows the historic average maximum & minimum temperatures for the Bodrum Peninsula.

Month

Avg.High

Avg.Low

January

14.7°C

 8.0°C

February

15.1°C

 8.2°C

March

17.3°C

 9.5°C

April

21.0°C

12.6°C

May

25.7°C

16.2°C

June

30.5°C

20.2°C

July

33.4°C

22.6°C

August

33.1°C

22.5°C

September

30.0°C

19.9°C

October

24.9°C

16.2°C

November

20.1°C

12.9°C

December

16.3°C

 9.8°C

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