Pros: Spectacular scenery, a historian's delight, sunny climate, Turkey's boat building capital! Cons: Bodrum is a party town, don't expect to get much sleep!
Located on the southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula, the charming city of Bodrum is perhaps one of the most sophisticated resorts on the Aegean coast. Countless yachts adorn its harbor, along with the famous 'Gulets', those beautiful wooden Turkish...
Pros: Fun Nightlife, lots of bars and clubs, tons to do Cons: crowded, pushy vendors, not great for kids, not the best beaches
Having family from Turkey and traveling all over the country, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on Turkish travel. I went Bodrum twice, one with friends, and once with family. If your looking for tropical beaches and just pure relaxation, ...
Pros: entertainment and beauty together, cheap Cons: nothing
After I've read the reviews about my country and my hometown I really want to write one. The reviews written before are all true and nice just It may be interesting to look from a natives eyes I want to tell you about Turgutreis which used to be a small ...
Pros: Great Sights, Culture, Food, Relaxation, Boat Trip Cons: None
If you are looking for a place to party till you drop, shop for handicrafts, snorkel, and see beautiful scenery, Bodrum is the place. We flew on Turkish Airlines on a direct flight from Miami to Istanbul and then made our way to this spot that is the...
During my year in Turkey the most interesting place I visited was Bodrum. I loved it! Only about three hours from Izmir, as the Turkish drive, or about 4 hours for us Americans. This beautiful resort town has what you are looking for. Disco's,...
Pros: Excellent Produce Markets, Beautiful harbor Cons: Torrential Crowds in Summer
Bodrum, mellow and attractive in the warm days at the end of March, would sear and rattle the mind from May until September. As I walked by cafes on the esplanade, I saw Turks drinking glasses of tea from the few occupied tables and chairs, wearing...
Pros: Beautiful bay, illuminated castle, history, nightlife, good base for exploration of the peninsula Cons: Night-time noise, con artists galore, high tourist prices, too many tacky tourists
I was first in Bodrum when it really WAS paradise, when the windmills on the hills were considered "off in the countryside", Gumbet barely existed, and the natives were friendly in the finest Turkish tradition. Wasn't that long ago, either!
Pros: hot, hot, hot, plenty of nightlife, friendly people Cons: kebabs get a bit wearing after a while
When a couple of friends and I finally decide to go to Turkey on a summer holiday, I initially had some reservations about the place. Firstly, I knew absolutely nothing about it except that it was very hot.
However, when we got there, I cancelled...
Pros: Nice place, not toooo many tourists Cons: Can be very hot in August
To me Bodrum is the prettiest resort in the South Aegean part of Turkey. Bodrum’s hisoric past goes back to the times of the Persian invasion. There was a masoleum built here which was reputed amongst the Seven Wonders of the world, but it was destroyed...
When I been in this place, my dreams came true. I couldn't belive my eyes. It was beatiful and it is beatiful. I am from Turkey, and I stayed in this place for two years, and I was...
Bodrum = St.Tropez of Turkey by bodrumlu ,Mar 07 '07
Pros: Fantastic nightlife Cons: Too hot in summer
Bodrum, Turkeys liveliest city on the Turkish Riviera, attracting poets, singers and artists, as well as the tourists from all around the world. Bodrum is such a fascinating city that it has been named as St.Tropez of Turkey.
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