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Population:30.000

Currency:New Turkish Lira YTL. Six zeroshave simply been deleted and 1YTL today corresponds to onemillion old lira. Old banknotes arevalid for 2005.

Opening hours:Banks are normally open onweekdays between 08.30 – 12.00.In tourist areas also from 13.30 –17.00. ATMs are plentiful.Shops are open Mon - Sat 09.30 –13.00, 14.00 – 19.00. There areexceptions.

Internet:www.bodrum-info.orgwww.bodrum-bodrum.comwww.theguideturkey.com/bodrum

Newspapers:For Turkish news in English, buythe Turkish Daily News(www.turkishdailynews.com) orsee www.turkishpress.com.

Emergency numbers:112

Tourist information:Tourist information can beobtained on (90-252) 316 1091.Open seven days a week between09.00 - 18.00.

BODRUMPUBLISHING DATE: 2009-07-14 | COUNTRY CODE: TRContents: The City, Do & See, Beach Life, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife,Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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BODRUMBodrum is often called Turkey’s St. Tropez – and the townreally lives up to the name! It’s the darling of the jet-set withan international flavour and restaurants, hotels andentertainment of the highest class.

The best thing about Bodrum is that there’s something foreveryone – even those who are just looking for peace andrelaxation for body and soul.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

The name Bodrum has changed manytimes over the years. The city was initiallycalled Halikarnassos by the satrapMausollos. After his death - in 352 BC – hewas buried in the mausoleum which is oneof the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Halikarnassos eventually becamePetronion, which then became Bodrum inTurkish.

In the 1920s, Bodrum was so remote thatit was used as a place of exile. Perhaps thisis why the city attracted artists andbohemians and in the 1970s Bodrumdeveloped into “Turkey’s St. Tropez” with abusy entertainment and night life.Numerous Turkish celebrities live in theholiday apartments in and around the city.

The city centre is small and easy tonegotiate and most things are withinwalking distance. The city’s main streetruns parallel with the water and the sea isnever far away in Bodrum.

Even though Bodrum has developed into ajet-set favourite, it’s easy for the“ordinary” tourist to find the popular placesin the city or the surrounding villages. Inthe shipyard, the traditional tirade andgulet boats are still built and these can behired for short or long trips along thebeautiful coastline.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Museum Of Underwater ArcheologySt. Peter’s castle

A living, award-winning museum withseveral departments, that is definitelyworth spending a few hours in. Exhibitsinclude a shipwreck from 1400 BC which isunique in the world. Don’t miss the finecollection of amphorae.

Address: HarbourPhone: +90 (0)252 316 2516

Maussollos’s MausoleumOne of the seven wonders of the ancientworld. Few know what the mausoleumreally looked like, but it is believed that thefamous sculptor Skopas was responsiblefor parts of the decoration. But it wascertainly extravagant. Today the visitorcan only see the remains of the building’swalls. Close by are the remains of theancient theatre.

Address: Above the marina

Boat tripsBodrum harbour is full of gulets, traditionalboats that take visitors on long or shorttrips along the beautiful coastline. They arecomfortable vessels with large rear decksand good cabins. Trips last from one toseveral days and the captain is usually thecook. You can also hire rent a sailing boatwith a crew for day trips or take a bathingboat to one of the beaches. There aresmall shady bays everywhere, sometimeswith simple cafés on the beach.

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DidymaYou don’t need to be interested in ruins totake a trip to an archeological site. Enroute you’ll experience the countryside andthe journey will take you through smalltowns and villages that you’d otherwisemiss. A few kilometers from the holidayresort of Altinkum, in Yenihisar, liesDidyma, a great temple to Apollo. Didymawas a religious site and the oracle therewas as famous as the oracle of Delphi. Thetemple was destroyed by the Persiansaround 400 BC and the existing ruins datefrom Roman times. The remains of 120columns give an indication of the size ofthe temple.

Underground: Dolmus or local bus; sometimes also boat fromBodrum

MilasMilas, about 50 km north-east of Bodrumis an important carpet centre and Milascarpets are woven in soft tobacco colours.It’s a pleasant town to stroll around withgood shopping in the bazaar. Prices arelower than in Bodrum.

Underground: Local bus or dolmus.

Selçuk/EfesosThis excavation is almost as remarkable asPompeii in Italy. Ancient Ephesus hadaround 400,000 inhabitants. The first townwas built around the temple of Artemis,another of the ancient worlds’ sevenwonders. The ruins visible today are fromthe Roman era.

The remains of the Temple of Artemis areoutside the ruin area. On the hill abovestands the cathedral of St John where theevangelist is buried. St John is believed tohave lived in Ephesus together with theVirgin Mary.

Underground: Local bus to Selçuk or tour bus.

PamukkaleLayers of limestone have created this

impressive natural phenomenon,reminiscent of a glacier on ancient rock.Water runs constantly from one level toanother on the remarkable terraces.

Unfortunately, too many visitors have wornaway the cliff and today most of the poolsare closed to the public.Above Pamukkalelies the ancient Hierapolis which was agreat spa and health resort in Romantimes. Transport: Special day trips, butlocal buses can also be used.

BEACH LIFE #BEACH LIFE#

The beaches of the Bodrum peninsula areexcellent for diving and snorkeling. Bathingboats or dolmus can take you to most ofthem. Bagla on the south coast has finesandy beaches, but windsurfers usuallyprefer Gümbet. On the west coast you canfind good beaches at Akyar, Turgutreis,Gümuslük and Yalikavak. These are allsmall villages with fish restaurants andpopular anchorages for sailors. In Karaadabay there are caves with hot water springs.

EATING #EATING#

Turkish cuisine is considered to be one ofthe world’s finest, on a par with French orChinese. Turks eat a lot of meat, but notpork, and many restaurants don’t servealcohol. In Bodrum you’ll find exclusiverestaurants side by side with small, simplecafés.



PicanteA neon cactus on the roof shows the wayto this excellent Tex-Mex restaurant in theinner courtyard of an old house. Here youcan enjoy a Frozen Margarita while youwait for your tacos.

Address: Külcü Sok. 8Phone: +90 (0)252 316 0270

KübaExtravagant and very expensive. Thosewishing to rub shoulders with Bodrum’shigh society will need to dress up and booka table. A cheaper alternative is to sit inthe bar with a drink and enjoy thespectacle.

Underground: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 62Phone: +90 (0)252 313 4450

King Fisher & BajaThe restaurant is on the first floor and,besides fish & chips, there are several fishand shellfish dishes on the menu. Thetrendy Bar Baja is below in the opencourtyard in front of a beautiful house.

Underground: Neysen Tevfik Cad.Phone: +90 (0)252 316 1495

Meyhanler SokExciting restaurant street in the bazaarwhere there are several small wateringholes and eating houses.

Sakalli KöftesiSimple eating house on the square, muchfrequented by local businessmen duringlunchtime. Visitors can simply walk in andtake their choice among the day’s manyhomely Turkish classics.

Address: Çarsi 2

HanA converted seraglio with live music and atraditional menu. If you haven’t bookedyou could face a long wait in the bar.

Address: Kale Cad. 23Phone: +90 (0)252 316 7951

KocadonIn this old house on the harbour’s edgeyou can either sit indoors or in thepleasant garden with its old well and giantpots. It’s peaceful under the banana tree.

Address: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 160Phone: +90 (0)252 316 3705

Emin FishOne of the older restaurants in the town,specializes in fish and is much appreciatedby the local population. A pleasantsituation with boats bobbing at thequayside.

Address: Karantina Cad. 31Phone: +90 (0)252 316 5430

MavsolosAnother fish restaurant by the harbourwith lots of fresh snacks and guaranteedfresh fish in the aquarium.

Address: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 10Phone: +90 (0)252 316 4176

GümuslükImmediately to the left of the harbour isthis restaurant with the same name as thevillage. The fish are guaranteed fresh. Lotsof sailors frequent the village and there area number of fish taverns to choose from.

Address: Gümuslük

CAFÉS #CAFES#

Turks love sitting in cafés, often in thegardens, and sipping a glass of sweet tea



made from either herbs or apples. This isoften accompanied by a piece of baklava.

Palmiye PatisserieServes Turkish sweets, sandwiches and icecream. You can also enjoy a glass of wineor a drink.

Address: Belediye Maydani 3Phone: +90 (0)252 316 2013

Cafi PenguenSituated by the sea with a view of theHalikarnas nightclub in the heart of theentertainment district.

Address: Cumhuriyet Cad. 174Phone: +90 (0)252 316 6409

Cafi PetrumServes various snacks as well as tea andcoffee. Exciting décor with antiques forsale.

Address: Neyzen Tevfik Cad. 110Phone: +90 (0)252 316 136

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

Bodrum’s night life is intensive, to say theleast, with lots of big establishments tosuit all tastes. But there are also numeroussmall, charming places along the famousbar street, Cumhuriyet Cad, where you canenjoy a beer with your feet (almost) in thewater.

Bar StreetMany of the cafés and bars have terracesfacing the sea. Be spontaneous and choosethe one that seems the most immediately

appealing.

Address: Cumhuriyet Cad.

HallikarnasWell established and one of Turkey’s mostfamous nightclubs. Still the address thatdominates night time entertainment.


BebekThis new bar is a branch of its famousnamesake in Istanbul. Superb position witha view of the harbour and an absolutemust for many.


Fora BarA fun combination of bar and disco on thebar street near the castle.


KübaWhat doesn’t happen at Küba, doesn’thappen in Bodrum. The ultimate place forthose who really want to stand out in thecrowd.

Address: Neysen Tevfik Cad. 62Internet: www.kubabar.com

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

Cumhuriyet Cad is the name of theshopping street in Bodrum and the bazaaris full of clothes, souvenirs and genuinefake watches. Most branded goods are highquality fakes. Bodrum is a good place forthose wanting to buy carpets, leather



goods or gold. Mehmet Çengel is awell-known and reliable carpet dealer whosells both wholesale and retail and has agood, high quality range of products (nextto Gurup Oteli in the harbour,

Tel: +90 (0)252 316 1747.

Diamonds is the name of two excitingshops selling both genuine and copies ofOttoman jewellery from the last century,old models of wristwatches and antiques. Ifyou can’t afford to buy, it’s still a joy tolook at the wonderful things on offerCumhuriyet Cad. 43 and Kale Cad. 35

tel: +90 (0)252 316 4564).

At the Friday market (next to the busstation) you can find everything from livesheep to olive oil, loukma (a sweet), honeyand adaçay. On Tuesdays there’s a clothesmarket in the same place. The visitor willalso find handicrafts such as copper work,beautiful tiles and ceramics. Along theTurkish coast there are several famouscarpet–weaving districts. In Milas theymake brick-red prayer mats with broadborders.

Advice: Bargaining is a must when buyingcarpets.

Warning: Many fakes are sold. Watch outwhen buying Rolex watches or Prada bags.

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

In Bodrum you can sleep in grand Ottomansuites, book into small hotels, enjoyswimming pools with magnificent views of

the bay of Bodrum or crash at smallpensions in the middle of town. Prices arein euros or dollars because inflation is high.

EXCLUSIVEAntique Theatre HotelHas a number of large and small suites andtwo restaurants, pool bar and café.Imaginative decor.

Address: Kibris Sehiterli Cad. 243,Phone: +90 (0)252 316 6053Internet: www.antiquetheatrehotel.com

The ButterflyHere you can live like a sultan! Hotel witha breathtaking view of Bodrum. Swimmingpool.

Address: Ünlü Cad. 1512 Sok. 66Phone: +90 (0)252 313 8358Internet: thebutterflybodrum.com

GOOD VALUESu HotelSmall, charming hotel in a quiet area nearthe Mausoleum. Fresh rooms and its ownminibus for tours.

Address: Turgutreis Cad. 1201 Sok.Phone: +90 (0)252 316 6906Internet: suhotel.net

Güleç Hotel Ve PansiyonNear the bus station. The garden has anaroma of times gone by – before Bodrumbecame number one with the in-crowd.

Phone: +90 (0)252 316 5222,

BASICGurup OtelBodrum’s oldest hotel is right near theharbour and you won’t need an alarm clockbecause the mosque is right next door.Simple, no-frills accommodation withbreakfast served on the pavement.

Address: Karantina Cadessi 3,Phone: +90 (0)252 316 1140



ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportMilas-Bodrum is a new airport 36 km eastof Bodrum. It’s used by both regular andchartered flights. Taxis to Bodrum arequite expensive so it’s advisable to sharewith others if possible. Shuttle buses forinternal flights arrive at the bus station andthe journey takes 30 minutes.

Phone: +90 (0)252 536 6595

Public TransportTaking a dolmus is the simplest andcheapest way of getting around in Bodrum.These are minibuses – or large taxis – thatdepart when they’re full and stop whererequired. Buses leave from the Otogar busstation to other parts of Turkey. It’s wiseto book seats in advance and there aremany companies running the same routes.Reckon on a ticket price of around 4 eurosfor 100 km. It costs around 40 euros for abus trip from Bodrum to Istanbul.

TaxiTaxi cabs are yellow with taxi signs on theroof. They have meters with two differentrates. Between midnight and 6 a.m. it canbe up to 50% more expensive than duringdaytime.

PostTurkish post offices can be recognised bythe PTT-symbol. The main post office iscalled Merkez Postanesi in Turkish and isopen 24/7.

PharmacyCalled Eczanesi in Turkish. The window ofthe chemist’s will show the address andtelephone number of the chemist currentlyopen 24 hours a day.

TelephoneCountry Code: +90

Area Code: 0252

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