There is a good reason why Bodrum is one of the Mediterranean’s best known pleasure spots, says Pat Yale. It has entertainment round the clock and a rich history that includes one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Ah, beautiful Bodrum. How lovely it looks as you bounce down the hill into town, its pretty white houses gazing out over the azure sea towards distant Kos. Even before you set foot on the sand the view alone will have been enough to put you in the mood for a holiday.
Of all Turkey’s big resorts Bodrum has to be the most delightful, thanks to those foresighted locals who made the decision to bar high-rise development from the town. As a result, even when the centre heaves with visitors in July and August, Bodrum somehow manages to hang on to its heart, helped by the fact that there has been a settlement on the site since time immemorial.
Bodrum is the favoured watering hole of Turkey’s rich and famous, which translates into many exclusive shops and restaurants, especially on the western side of town where the Karaada Marina sucks in a well-heeled yachting clientele. However, you don’t have to have a Donald Trump-sized wallet to have a good time here since there are also plenty of simple lokantas and shops that are aimed at the average visitor. And of course prices always drop dramatically out of season.
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