I wont blame you if you haven’t heard of Bodrum, it is after all a fairly small city in Turkey. By the end of this post you’ll be ready to pack your bags to this dynamic holiday destination that was awarded TripAdvisors Traveller’s choice award in 2013. In Bodrum there are castles, the Museum of Underwater Archeology, Pedasa Antique City, and, of course, gorgeous beaches. This makes Bodrum a well rounded holiday destination where you can easily spend a few days and want to linger a little longer. Getting to Bodrum is fairly easy, you can get cheap flights with flythomascook – so what are you waiting for? Get inspired and then start planning your holiday adventure to Bodrum, Turkey.
Castle of St. Peter:
Who doesn’t love a good castle? They are rich with history and are frankly very impressive. Castle of St. Peters is a pretty imposing structure that has made itself the feature of Bodrum. The castle itself is very beautiful and it has great views overlooking the sea. Both kids and adults alike are fascinated by this very historic castle. Make sure you set aside a few hours to walk around the castle and to enjoy the grounds.
Museum of Underwater Archeology:
This museum is actually located inside the castle, making for a special excuse to visit it. There’s a lot of great explanations and you can also rent an audio guide if you want. There’s even half of a ship wreck inside, which is literally half a ship wreck picked up from the ocean floor. There’s a lot of creative lighting that helps create a very special atmosphere inside this museum. If you’re a lover of history and art, you can easily spend half a day here.
Pedasa Antique City:
These ancient ruins are quite small, but there is a wonderful view of the bay here. On top of that, many tourists don’t make the venture out here so it is quite peaceful and relaxing. It is a little hike, so be warned but it is relatively easy to get to. Pedasa is located just north of the city. Catch a dolmus from Bodrum Otogar to Konacik and you can start your walk from there.
Bitez Beach:
This beach is a lovely beach with light sand and great restaurants scattered along the edge. It is a relatively peaceful beach that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should from other tourists, but that’s a good thing. Take a towel, some sun glasses and sunscreen and you can spend the day lounging in paradise.
Bodrum has a lot to offer whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, or a family holiday with kids.
