Bodrum Route

The first things that come to mind when you think of Bodrum are the stone houses with their lime-covered white walls, blue doors, and windows, the quiet, peaceful bays adorned with pine trees, and the villages inhabited by friendly people. Of course, Bodrum is one of the most popular holiday cities in Turkey when it comes to night life.

The presence of many marinas has certainly played a role in the revival of boat tourism, but the turquoise blue bays and green pine forests are of great importance. It is time for you to experience Bodrum, preferred frequently by sea lovers who want to sail to peace.

Of course, when you think of Bodrum, you should not only think of sea, nature and entertainment. Bodrum's historical past is also one of the reasons why people visit here. Bodrum Castle, Bodrum Ancient Theater, Underwater Archaeology, and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, considered one of the seven wonders of the world, are waiting for you.

Today, when Bodrum is mentioned, you may ask how this district, which is known as a holiday city, was established in the past. Halicarnassus, which we know today as Bodrum, was founded by the Dorians in the 1000s BC where Bodrum Castle is now located. The city later came under the rule of the Lydians and Persians. However, it lived its brightest period after the Carian sovereignty. Later, the city was ruled by Alexander the Great and the Romans and then by the Turks in the 11th century and became part of the Menteşe Principality in the 13th century. The last time it was united to the Ottoman Empire was during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. At the end of the 1st World War, Bodrum was occupied by the Italians, and with the War of Independence, it was under the control of the Turks again.

Our Recommended Routes: For 1-week tours, Bodrum - Datça - Bodrum, Bodrum - Gulf of Gökova - Bodrum and Bodrum - Gulf of Hisarönü - Bodrum are among the ideal routes.

The nearest airport is Milas Bodrum Airport. It is 36 km from the district center.