About Bodrum

ABOUT BODRUM

Bodrum, the jewel's of Türkiye's Aegean coastline, is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. This thriving city boasts a historic heart located in the center of Bodrum Castle, creating a mesmerizing contrast within its ancient walls. In recent years, a cultursal renaissance has swept through the area, leading to the restoration of numerous wooden Ottoman mansions that have been transformed into charming boutique hotels. 

Weather

In October, average temperature is about 26 °C, providing pleasant conditions for daytime activities, particularly along its beautiful beaches. However, evenings can be cool. The sea temperature remains above 20 °C.

Transportation

Bodrum is a well-connected hub with over 70 airlines operating, solidifying its status as a sought-after summer destination.


 

Direct Flights from EUROPE

• Oslo
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Belfast
• Dublin
• Newcastle
• Leeds
• Manchester
• Liverpool 
• Nottingham 
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• London
• Rotterdam
• Amsterdam
• Brussels
• Berlin
• Hannover
• Munich
• Stuttgart
• Frankfurt
• Cologne
• Dusseldorf
• Zurich
• Paris
• Tel Aviv

Direct Flights from MIDDLE EAST

• Almaty
• Kuwait
• Riyadh
• Doha
• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi
 

Other Regions

For our guests coming from America, Australia, Africa, and far East regions, there are more than 10 flights per day, connecting to Istanbul.

The Most Popular Destinations of Bodrum

Bodrum Castle: Bodrum Castle was built in 1522 as the castle of the Knights of St Jean, and it is a symbol of Bodrum. It was built on rocks surrounded by sea on three sides between two harbors and now is used as Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology. In the castle, you can see works belonging to many important collections which exhibited in sections such as Turkish bath, Karyan Princess Hall, Classical Period Hall, Amphora and Camlik Hall, offering clues about ancient periods.

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology: Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology locates in Bodrum Castle, and it is one of the most important underwater archeological museums of the world. The museum includes important works worth to visit.

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, which is on the World Seven Wonder list, was built by his sister and his wife for King Mausolos. It was destroyed by earthquakes year by year. It is a large monument which carries traces of Greek and Egyptian architecture and has very magnificent architecture and it is worth to see. Today, it is known as an open-air museum and attracts a large number of visitors. In the mausoleum; you can see various reliefs, historical remains and architectural fragments.

Zeki Müren Art Museum: The house, where Zeki Müren spent the last days of his life in Bodrum, has been serving as a museum since 2000. The lower floor is decorated in the same way as the artist used it, and the upper floor is used as a museum. In the art museum, you can see Zeki Müren's stage costumes, special items, awards, and fans' letters.

Ancient Theatre: The Ancient Theatre, is the only structure in Bodrum that come from the Classical Period. It is one of the oldest theaters in Anatolia. It has been restored in the 60s and has a capacity of 13,000 people. The Ancient Theater hosts several festivals and concerts during certain periods of the year. Also, it was used to sacrifice for Dionysus in the ancient times.

Rabbit Island: The Rabbit Island, surrounded by Gumusluk Bay, has unique nature and perfect sunset. You can reach the island by walking from the King's Road within the sea from Myndos Ancient City.

Myndos Gate: It is one of the entrance gates of Halicarnassus and is estimated that it was built in 360 BC. Myndos Gate reveals the history of Bodrum. You can visit the area around Myndos Gate where the Turkish graveyards and vaulted graves belong to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

The Ancient City of Pedesa: It is one of the cities of Lelegians and is reached today by protection. The Ancient City of Pedesa is located near Bodrum. Even if there are no historical structures from the ancient city, the city welcomes a lot of visitors every year.