Turkey is a secular country, democratic republic with a parliamentary system of government, is a charter member of the United Nations, a member of NATO and a candidate member of the EU European Union.
The region also contains innumerable sites of antiquity including 3 of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the 7 Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St.
John in Revelations. Bodrum is a charming and fascinating little port, km. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, it faces the Greek island of Kos and at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gokova.
Sitting near the harbour overlooking the Aegean Sea, and built by the knights of St John in the 15th-century, it came under Ottoman possession in the 16th century. Sitting on the tentative list for UNESCO world heritage sites, its dramatic coastline position puts it on the face of picture postcards and travel magazines to represent the area.
Over the years, it was used for many purposes, but in the s, the local council set up the Underwater Archaeology Museum there. These days, treasures and shipwrecks on display include the famous Uluburun from the 14th century BC.
Find out more fun facts about Bodrum. Did you know Turkey was home to two of the seven wonders of the ancient world? Unfortunately, nothing remains of the famous tomb built in BC, but remains can be seen in the castle because soldiers used stones from the Mausoleum to fortify and strengthen it in later years. Bodrum museum displays a model replica of what it would have looked like, and the British Museum displays three statues uncovered during excavation works.
Where to stay or move to will depend on lifestyle and location preferences, like do you want peace in a secluded spot, a picturesque beachfront location or prefer inland with fantastic landscape views.
Some tourists stay in apartment complexes with facilities and amenities on their doorstep, while others rent private villas for privacy. For decades, it was a quiet fishing village, turned holiday resort. When laws changed to allow foreigners to buy real estate, it became a favourite expat destination.
The Palmarina opening boosted it to international fame though, and it is now a jet-setting location, with millionaire houses for sale. However, anyone with a middle-class budget will enjoy getting to know the town. Find out more in this guide to Yalikavak. Gumusluk: This small idyllic village, stuck in time, attracts outsiders because of its different worldly ambience. The centre, a splattering of restaurants, bars, a few hotels, and a central bus station is where all the low-key action happens.
Backing the beachfront, the land elevates as it goes inwards, to give off fabulous Aegean-sea and Rabbit Island views. Why people love Gumusluk. Separating into the new and old parts of town, life is as traditional or as modern as people like. Within walking distance from the waterfront, the cobbled old town streets hold many treasures and are home to Bar street and its lively nightlife scene. Gokcebel: Much focus is on Gokcebel, on the outskirts.
The old part, a traditional village with stone houses, promotes a quiet way of life. Expansion in the new region focuses on modern and luxury villas with an ideal location close to the seafront. For somewhere off the beaten track, but within close distance to shops, bars, and restaurants, Gokcebel could be the ideal destination.
Turgutreis: As another coastal resort sprung from the roots of a tiny fishing village, Turgutreis does well with British fans, who find connections in the existing ex-pat community.
Its varied portfolio encompasses a wide range of apartments and villas to stay. Sitting near other towns, it offers seclusion yet easy access via local minibuses opens it up to the peninsula. More about Turgutreis. Gundogan: For a day-trip or overnight stay, peaceful Gundogan is a Turkish-delight. Book into traditional family hotels or rent a private villa to enjoy a seaside resort favoured by Turks. Source : The New York Times. Source : LUX Bodrum.
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