Bodrum is located in the Aegean region, in Turkey's southwest. The closest cities to Bodrum are Mugla, ninety kilometres to the northeast; Izmir, 250 kilometres north, and Antalya, 450 kilometres to the east.

Bodrum has its own airport and during the summer season, most of the flights arriving from the UK are direct. However, winter visitors may need to fly via Istanbul.

The majority of Bodrum's landscape is hilly, giving elevation and panoramic sea views. Bodrum Town is the largest town on the Bodrum Peninsula and Turgutreis is the second largest.

Bodrum's climate is typically Mediterranean, and below you can find a table showing the approximate temperatures throughout the year. During the summer months the heat can soar, and you can expect temperatures of up to forty degrees Celsius, although you can count on a gentle breeze to cool you down a little. Expect some rain from December to March, and in early spring and late autumn there will be a couple of days of light showers.

The amazing thing about Bodrum is the diversity it has to offer. There are several towns and villages all offering something different, so there is something on the Bodrum Peninsula for every requirement. Yalikavak offers a sophisticated side; Gumbet offers a livelier and commercial alternative; Gumusluk offers the authenticity of a traditional fishing village and Bodrum Town itself offers a vibrant, upmarket area with stunning Bodrum property.

Bodrum property ticks all the appropriate boxes for the "HIP Tips" (Holiday Homes, Investment Homes and Permanent Homes). Please note, however, that there are certain zones on Bodrum Peninsula (please refer to the map within the picture gallery), where foreign nationals can't register title.

 

Months:	Jan - March	April - June	July - Sep	Oct - Dec
Average Temperature:	12°	23°	31°	18°

With Bodrum's sea temperatures ranging from 16 to a respectable 25 degrees throughout the year, the peninsula make a fantastic holiday destination any time of year. Winters are hot, long and dry - averaging 300 days of sunshine annually. Winters are mild and rainy. This is one place where you can feasibly swim all year round, avoiding the crowds in the off season.

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Bodrum Nearest Airport:

Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport 175 km to Tuzla 175 km to Gulluk 180 km to Guvercinlik 180 km to Bargylia 200 km to Bodrum Town 205 km to Torba 205 km to Gumbet 210 km to Bitez 215 km to Ortakent 225 km to Yalikavak 225 km to Turkbuku 225 km to Kucukbuk 225 km to Hebilkoy 225 km to Gundogan 230 km to Gumusluk 230 km to Gokcebel 235 km to Turgutreis 235 km to Kadikalesi Milas Bodrum Airport 8 km to Tuzla 15 km to Guvercinlik 15 km to Gulluk 15 km to Bargylia 29 km to Torba 35 km to Bodrum Town 36 km to Turkbuku 38 km to Gundogan 38 km to Gumbet 40 km to Ortakent 40 km to Hebilkoy 40 km to Gokcebel 42 km to Kucukbuk 45 km to Yalikavak 45 km to Bitez 48 km to Kadikalesi 50 km to Turgutreis 51 km to Gumusluk

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Bodrum Nearest Marina/Port:

Bodrum Milta Marina 475 berths 50 yatchs on land 0 km to Bodrum Town Port Bodrum Yalikavak 450 berths 100 yatchs on land 0 km to Yalikavak Turgutreis D-Marin 300 berths 100 yatchs on land 0 km to Turgutreis

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Bodrum Hospitals:

State Hospital Bodrum State Hospital Bodrum Universal Hospital Private Hospitals Private Bodrum Hospital (Ozel Hastanesi)

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Bodrum Beaches:

The Bodrum peninsula boasts a range of beaches, from scenic to secluded. The sandy shores are mainly child-safe and offer anything from water sports to yachting services and top cuisines. Bodrum itself is a city bursting with life so you will never run out of things to do and enjoy. Adabogazi Beach 0 km to Gumbet Akyarlar and Karaincir Beaches 0 km to Turgutreis 11 km to Ortakent 16 km to Bitez 19 km to Gumbet 20 km to Bodrum Town Bardakci Beach 0 km to Bodrum Town 4 km to Gumbet 7 km to Bitez 7 km to Torba 10 km to Ortakent 18 km to Yalikavak 20 km to Guvercinlik 20 km to Turgutreis 21 km to Gundogan 27 km to Gumusluk 27 km to Tuzla 41 km to Gulluk Bitez beach 0 km to Bitez 6 km to Gumbet 6 km to Ortakent 7 km to Bodrum Town 13 km to Torba 14 km to Yalikavak 26 km to Guvercinlik 47 km to Gulluk Camel Beach 0 km to Turgutreis 8 km to Gumusluk 11 km to Ortakent 16 km to Bitez 19 km to Gumbet 20 km to Bodrum Town 22 km to Yalikavak 25 km to Gundogan 26 km to Torba 39 km to Guvercinlik Gumbet beach 0 km to Gumbet 3 km to Bodrum Town 5 km to Bitez 8 km to Ortakent 10 km to Torba 17 km to Yalikavak 19 km to Turgutreis 20 km to Gundogan 23 km to Guvercinlik 26 km to Gumusluk 38 km to Gulluk Gumusluk Beach 0 km to Gumusluk 9 km to Yalikavak 18 km to Ortakent 23 km to Bitez 26 km to Gumbet 27 km to Bodrum Town 31 km to Gundogan Gundogan (Farilya) 0 km to Gundogan 6 km to Yalikavak 14 km to Ortakent 17 km to Bitez 20 km to Gumbet 21 km to Bodrum Town 27 km to Torba Guvercinlik 0 km to Guvercinlik 18 km to Torba 21 km to Bodrum Town 21 km to Gulluk 21 km to Turkbuku 23 km to Gumbet 26 km to Bitez 29 km to Ortakent 38 km to Yalikavak 40 km to Turgutreis 41 km to Gundogan Kadikalesi Beach 0 km to Kadikalesi 4 km to Turgutreis 23 km to Bodrum Town Ortakent (Muskebi) Beach 0 km to Ortakent 5 km to Bitez 8 km to Gumbet 9 km to Bodrum Town 12 km to Yalikavak 14 km to Gundogan 15 km to Torba 18 km to Gumusluk 19 km to Guvercinlik Torba Beach 0 km to Torba 7 km to Bodrum Town 7 km to Ortakent 10 km to Gumbet 13 km to Bitez 24 km to Yalikavak 26 km to Turgutreis 27 km to Gundogan 33 km to Gumusluk 38 km to Gulluk Turkbuku Beach 0 km to Turkbuku 12 km to Gundogan 14 km to Yalikavak 21 km to Ortakent 21 km to Bodrum Town 24 km to Bitez 28 km to Gumbet Yalikavak (Sandima) Beach 0 km to Yalikavak 6 km to Gundogan 12 km to Ortakent 14 km to Bitez 17 km to Gumbet 18 km to Bodrum Town 24 km to Tuzla 37 km to Guvercinlik

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Bodrum International Schools:

Marmara Education Institute

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Bodrum Main Attractions:

A brief history of Bodrum Known originally as Halicarnassus, Bodrum has a fascinating history filled with crusading Christians and marauding Ottomans A haven for flamingos A tranquil fishing village, Bargylia is a retreat from modern life Admiral Turgut Reis: guardian of Turgutreis Turgutreis is named for its most famous resident, Admiral Turgut Reis Ancient Aegean settlements of Yalikavak Surrounded by hills, Yalikavak's villages are characteristic of ancient Aegean settlements Apollo Temple This temple to the god of music and sun is a mind-boggling 2500 years old Apostol Island Apostol Island's ruined and romantic Byzantine church is a short boat trip away from Gundogan Bargylia nightlife There isn't a lot going on in Bargylia by night Bargylia, a natural retreat A tranquil fishing village, Bargylia is a retreat from modern life Bitez Beach Bitez Beach's natural shallow waters are a perfect place for children to splash around Bitez nightlife People visit Bitez to get away from it all, so it's a peaceful place to be after sundown Bodrum Castle Over the years Bodrum Castle has served as a military base, public bath and a prison Bodrum markets Bodrum's markets are legendary in the area Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology Visitors to Bodrum usually start with the town's unique museum: the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology Bodrum's Bar Street Bar Street is a long street of nightclubs and bars, beginning at the back of the castle and running along the seafront Bronze Age shipwreck This 13th Century Shipwreck, full of bronze artefacts, was discovered in 1984 by Turkish and American underwater archaeologists Bustling Gumbet Beach Bodrum Gumbet's long, sandy beaches are a tourist magnet Dedeman Aqua Park This gigantic water park is the perfect place to take the family and escape the heat Dining in Bodrum There is a huge variety of restaurants, cafes and casual eateries around Bodrum Town Dining in Gokcebel The restaurants at the harbour are a treat for fish lovers Dining in Gumusluk Gumusluk's fish restaurants are located across the bay Dining in Ortakent Most Ortakent evenings involve a good meal and a nice bottle of wine Dining in Turkbuku Head down to the quay and check out the numerous restaurants along the waterfront Ephesus Internationally-renowned Ephesus is like an open-air museum Exploring the Aegean from Turgutreis Boat tours out of Turgutreis are a good way of discovering the area Famouse Marmara High School Bodrum's sole international school is located in Ortakent Gulluk's historical port Gulluk was once an important import/export harbour for the Greeks during the time of the Ottoman Empire Gumbet nightlife When the sun goes down, the bustling nightclubs are one of Gumbet's main attractions, especially for those aged 18 to 30 Gumbet's sandy beach The long sandy beach is a major attraction for tourists, especially those with families Gumusluk markets There is a small market every Wednesday in Gumusluk Gundogan beach Gundogan has long been a centre for fishing, sponge diving, olive and tangerine growing Gundogan lifestyle Gundogan is renowned for its peace and quiet Guvercinlik bay Guvercinlik, which translates to 'dovecote', lies by the sea on the main Milas-Bodrum highway Guvercinlik nightlife Guvercinlik is a quiet and peaceful settlement Halicarnassas Bodrum is home to the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus Hiking and mountainbiking in Gumbet Hiking and Mountain Biking are popular activities in Gumbet Kadikalesi, a natural retreat A mere stone's throw from bustling Turgutreis, Kadikalesi is a peaceful retreat Kusadasi International Golf Resort Kusadasi International Golf Resort will open in May 2010 and aims to offer a challenging fairway for advanced players, while also allowing a good part of the green to cater to all levels Mountainbiking in Ortakent Bikers who turn their wheels inland from Ortakent will be rewarded with a challenging climb through pine forests, to traditional Turkish villages, and to views of Aegean islands Mustafa Pasa Tower House This three-storey house was built in 1601 to defend against intruders Myndos Gate Myndos Gate was built in 364 BC, whilst under the reign of Mausolos Ortakent Beach Visitors to Ortakent Beach relish its long, sandy beach, and cheap beach bars and restaurants Ortakent's Tower Houses These date back to the seventeenth century and were initially build for defence by the locals Peynir Cicegi Cave Gundogan claims to have been one of the earliest human settlements in Bodrum Rabbit Island A 300 metre rock-hop across the sea from Gumusluk takes you to Tavsan Island Sailing in Gumbet If you fancy seeing Gumbet from a different perspective, the best way to do it is by boat Shopping in Bitez A flea market is held in Bitez on the first Sunday of every month Shopping in Gulluk Gulluk's main market day is held on Thursdays in the village square Shopping in Gumbet Every day is market day in Gumbet Shopping in Ortakent There is a small market at Ortakent on Wednesdays Shopping in Torba Torba's open market is a good place to buy locally made goods, fresh food and drinks Shopping in Turgutreis Visitors to Turgutreis will relish the chance to visit the very popular Saturday market Sleepy Gokcebel Mandarin groves blanket the hills that slope down to the idyllic town of Gokcebel Snorkelling in Gumusluk Discover ancient, underwater Myndos from a watery perspective by snorkelling in Gumusluk's clear seas Snorkelling in Kadikalesi The abundant sea life means Kadikalesi is an ideal place to snorkel St Tropez of Turkey Turkbuku is surrounded by high hills, and has a sheltered harbour Sunken city The quiet village of Gumusluk is one of the oldest settlements on the Bodrum cape Sunshine town Sun yourself at one of Turkbuku's many beach clubs The Fisherman of Halicarnassus Atop a hill near Gumbet you can see the grave of the famous Turkish author Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli (1890-1973), whose ideas greatly influenced Turkish intellectuals in the 20th century The judge of Kadikalesi Perched on the cape overlooking the bay stands the ruins of the great castle from where Kadikalesi took its name Torba - a natural retreat The tranquil seaside town of Torba is around six kilometres from Bodrum Traditional fishing town Gulluk is a quaint fishing town surrounded by hills carpeted in olives, figs and citrus trees Traditional Gundogan living The most traditional village on the Bodrum Peninsula, Gundogan opens up a world of traditional living Turgutreis Marina The great thing about this marina is that, even if you are not interested in boats or yachts, there are plenty of other facilities on offer, such as a fitness centre, a sauna, tennis courts, a volleyball court, an amphitheatre, stunning parks, a yacht club, a swimming pool and a kiddie park Turgutreis' fascinating history Turgutreis is named for its most famous resident, Admiral Turgut Reis Turgutreis, a volcanic village Turgutreis town is known for its striking volcanic landscape Turkbuku nightlife From June to September, Turkbuku is a party town Turkish Riviera, aka the Turquoise Coast The Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise Coast, covers south west Turkey, stretching from east of Alanya in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey to Cesme in the Aegean coast of Turkey, to the north of the well known tourist resort of Bodrum Tuzla Lake and wetlands Tuzla Lake and its far-reaching wetlands have created a unique wildlife area where a large number of birds take refuge Tuzla lifestyle There is not a lot to do in Tuzla and surrounds, you will need to go further afield to find any kind of entertainment or a good restaurant Vita Park Golf Course, Tuzla Vita Park Golf Resort has 6 hectares of Golf Academy and 5,850 m (PAR 71) Milas Course with special features like target greens, challenging bunkers, putting greens and couple of short game areas Water sports and diving in Torba Torba's clear waters offer an incredible range of marine life Water sports in Bargylia Because Bargylia is still underdeveloped, it will be just you, the sun, the sand and the clear water Water sports in Bitez If you're looking for something a little active, Bitez has a range of activities to suit the whole family Water sports in Gokcebel There isn't a lot to do in sleepy Gokcebel Water sports in Gumbet Gumbet offers plenty of different water sports, with banana boat rides, jet skiing, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing, snorkelling and scuba diving Water sports in Guvercinlik Guvercinlik's placid waters invite you to enjoy a number of water sports Water sports in Turgutreis Turgutreis is home to some dazzling beaches and so it is popular with anyone who enjoys water sports Windsurfing in Ortakent Ortakent's warm waters, cool breeze and sunny days combine to make wind surfing a fantastic experience Windsurfing in Yalikavak The same winds that power Yalikavak's windmills also drive all manner of water sports Wining and dining in Gulluk Although it's still a small, authentic fishing village, Gulluk has grown over the past few years Wining and dining in Kalikalesi You'll quickly discover that this peaceable place has not succumbed to the tourist trade Yalikavak Marina Built by award-winning architects, Yalikavak Marina is popular with yachties who come from all over to experience its superb facilities Yalikavak's fish restaurants You can find most of Yalikavak's fish restaurants at the seafront Yalikavak's stunning coastline North west of Bodrum Peninsula, Yalikavak's sunset is rumoured to be the most beautiful in Turkey

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