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There is more to Bodrum than its world renowned night-life with its contrasting and exquisite old world charm. As the sun rises and the nightclubs wind down, the delights of Bodrum during the day come to the fore. If it’s history you after, Bodrum has it in abundance, with the stunning Castle of St Peter, the Mausoleum and the Myndos Gate just some of the places to see. You could also spend the day at sea on one of the regular boat trips or visit a hamams, otherwise known as a Turkish Bath either way they are the perfect way to relax.

Bodrum typically boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year and if you are looking for a hip and sunny resort, then the best time to visit Bodrum is between May and October. You will get over 12 hours of Turkish sun a day with temperatures in August reaching over 35C. The coastal breeze keeps humidity down and maintains the temperatures, however it still gets very hot. Air conditioning is definitely recommended if you are staying here. The stunning blue Aegean water temperature reaches 25C, making swimming very comfortable. Spring and Autumn are obviously cooler, however they are still very pleasant.

Bitez (or Agacli – meaning ‘full of trees’) is one of the main citrus growing areas on the peninsula and is abundant with mandarin and olive groves. The beach here is one of the cleanest on the peninsula and the restaurants and cafes that line the promenade offer Turkish, oriental and international cuisine. Bitez lies on a bay, a few kilometres west from Bodrum, attracting an older, more upmarket crowd. The gently-sloping coarse-sand beach has wooden piers for swimming and is lined with whitewashed hotels and resort villas, whilst also host to a popular windsurfing and sailing school – its sheltered cove and shallow water are perfect for beginners.

Turkish Markets are a must for any holiday maker and Milas Market is one of the biggest in the area. With everything from textiles to perfumes to fruit and more, it is an extraordinary place to visit. The stallholders are uniquely Turkish and this being a”proper” market, you’ll find them courteous and the whole place does not have that “holidaymakers” market feel. There’s still plenty of opportunity to find that perfect souvenir with handicrafts and local weavings and produce in abundance. If your up for it, forget eating out and enjoy putting together your next meal from the local offerings. With so much on offer you find everything you need for that perfect lunch! There is so much on offer you’ll wonder where the time has gone as you wander round the masses of stalls. Once your finished at the market you may fancy a change of pace and just a little north of Milas you will find Lake Bafa where the northern shore of the lakes steep slopes are covered by wild or semi-domesticated olive trees and are virtually untouched to this day. According to legend, it was here that the goddess Selene fell in love with the shepherd Endymion and she asked Zeus to keep the young shepherd in perpetual sleep and bore up to fifty children from her nightly encounters with the sleeping young man.

The Bodrum peninsular has managed to keep its charm and there are many villages and hamlets to take in, with Karakaya being a fine example. Beautiful views across the Aegean and its loving restored stone house, its a special place to visit. Many of the local communities are looking to open them selves up and a visit to the bazaars and villages is the ideal way to do this. Comakdag Village is one of these villages and lies on the Izmir – Milas road on a picturesque mountain slope. Successfully keeping its culture and its heritage you’ll find it a welcome place with its artistic houses and you may even be lucky to witness one of its wedding feasts that last for days. The stores and people are abound with the beautiful local silk weavings. Another fabulous place to visit is situated between the beaches of Bodrum and Gumusluk where you’ll find Rabbit Island. Accessed by paddling across the sunken causeway, it’s is a treat in itself.

If golf is your thing, then this is now available only 15 minutes outside Bodrum. Vita Park lies close to Tuzla Bay, a unique wetland habitat for a number of rare bird species and flamingos. The resort encompasses a total area of one and a half million square meters, including the 5795-metre course, clubhouse and the Mike Adams Golf Academy. The par-71 Milas course is the first course finished and is reminiscent of a Scottish links course. The second course, the Halikarnas, is currently under construction and is designed to have a dramatic Arizona golf course look.

Bodrum then, makes for perfect Turkey holidays. It’s quiet old world charms, mixed with its vibrant exotic night-life give you everything you need.

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