250087 - Turquia: Bodrum

Bodrum is a world renowned holiday and bustling resort that never sleeps. Located on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey, Bodrum is popular with tourists form all over the world because of its warm climate, deep-blue sea, natural beauty, magnificent coves and history, as well as for its exciting night life. Bodrum is a fascinating place as it has a pleasing contrast between the Ancient city and the modern resort. The castle of St Peter, dating back to medieval times, is a beautiful fortress that towers over the harbour area. There is also an underwater museum in the castle of St Peter, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Other major attractions in the city are the Bodrum Amphitheatre, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Myndos Gate and Karakaya Village. There are lots to see and do in Bodrum, there is a huge variety of shops and a large bazars with locals selling everything and anything you can think of. The evenings in Bodrum are for sitting idly in one of the many restaurants, dining on fresh seafood and other Aegean specialties.