Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, and its namesake peninsula sit at the intersection of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Historically a glorious city, it was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. Due to its remoteness from major cities, Bodrum was overlooked for a long time. That changed when an exceptional person was exiled there; the beloved novelist Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, best known by his pen name, the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, who can be described as Turkey’s literary equivalent to Ernest Hemingway. He introduced Turkish readers to the beauty of Bodrum and its peninsula, eventually leading to the town's rediscovery. Today, Bodrum is the epitome of a summer get-away for Turks, synonymous with a refined lifestyle. It is defined by fine resorts, cultural authenticity, idyllic bays of turquoise waters, villages with whitewashed houses draped in vibrant bougainvillea, and an inviting marina bustling with life.
Artists and craftsmen attracted to the inspiring ambiance of the town contribute to its sophistication.
It is one of the starting points for Blue Cruises, and exploring further.
To explore further from Bodrum
- Day trip to the ancient citirs of Miletus, Priene and Dydima.
- Day trip to Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
