Zeki Müren was a prominent Turkish singer, composer & actor, famous for his compelling voice. His Bodrum house is now an Art Museum, and is a worthy off-the-beaten track destination.
Even if you’re don’t intend to shop at any of the designer stores, or dine at one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants in the Fisherman’s Village, Yalikavak’s Palmarina is a destination worthy of an exploration.
The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries across the world, and is run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Bardakçı Beach is 500 metres from Bodrum, and is the nearest bay and beach to Bodrum town centre. Known in ancient times as the place Hermaphroditus fell in love with Salmacis – and took away his manhood.
The North-Western section of Türkbükü Bay is lined with shops, wooden jetties, glitzy hotels, restaurants and bars. This photo gallery shows some of the sights and images I encountered during my walk.
The World Archaeology Magazine has featured Ephesus on numerous occasions, and here’s a link to all of their articles about Ephesus on their website, as well as my summarized articles.
Ortakent is one of the oldest continuously settled areas on the peninsula, and one of it’s main attractions are the famous 17th century “Tower Houses”, which are unique to the area.
If you want to swap Turkish hospitality for Greek – check out this Greek Island destination grid which shows the Ferry companies that service the route.
Whether you choose to windsurf in Kadikalesi, Turgutries, Bitez or Ortakent — mornings are perfect for beginners. Once the afternoon wind picks, and the water starts to get choppy, the advanced windsurfers take to the water
Starting with a Turkish breakfast, and ending up with one of Gümüşlük’s reknowned fish suppers, this post walks you thorough some enticing dining options, accompanied with local restaurant recommendations.
Head through Yalikavak town, and nestled in the corner of the harbour breakwater are the day boats from the Yalikavak Cooperative. There’s the standard offering of South and North. The South Tours does a loop down to Gümüşlük, and the North Tour ventures out and around the Yalikavak peninsula.
At the Turgutreis Marina (D-Marin) you can wander along the pedestrian street in the corner of the Marina to view the Marina Handicraft Corner, and between the Marina and the town, you can wander along Art Street.
Around this time of the year, most of the net-surfing will be panic-laden keyword searches related to the annual Turkey roasting, not Summer vacation planning
Turkey out-slurps the British! Move over Aunt Sally – no matter how many cups of tea you serve with that slice of cake… Turkey still has the highest per-capita tea consumption in the world. UK is relegated to second place! Although, people automatically associate Turkey with Turkish Coffee, tea-drinking has a long-standing tradition in the country. As well as consuming a large …
This is the introduction to the “Bodrum # 3 Gümüşlük & Ortakent” 14 minute video from Duane Busick , he’s a professional videographer, and his travel videos are always well put together and edited. Read a summary of the video here, and then follow the link to watch the video.
They’re an invaluable quick reference guide, showing you key information about the destination (e.g. activities, transport etc.); a list of Top Pick recommendations from other visitors to the area; and a great little map of the immediate area.
Open the door to Gumusmuk was published in April. Open the door to Yalikavak will be published in May.
The only one-room hotel in Turkey, Ada Ev is a renovated Tower House from ancient times, and the oldest building on the Bodrum Peninsula, after the Bodrum Castle. It’s located in Ortakent, which is the cross-roads location of Bodrum, Turgutreis and Yalkiavak
The Turgutreis Marina is expansive with a variety of facilities for both the sea-faring, and the land-lovers amongst us.
No matter whether you want to window-shop at the designer shops; sample the local food; catch a ferry to a Greek Island; or just wander around the Marina to enjoy the views, there’s plenty to keep you occupied.
Visit one of Ortakent’s famous 17th century “Tower Houses” (Kule Ev), which are unique to the area. These houses, similar to small castles, were built as watch towers for defensive purposes to protect the locals against unfriendly off-shore visitors. One of the oldest Tower houses has been converted to Turkey’s only one room hotel.
You can reach the Datça Peninsula, via a ferry from Bodrum. Jane’s Top 5 picks include a great cross section of locations and activities on the Datça Peninsula, and has made me even more determined to make time for a visit.
