Cheap Holidays to Bodrum

Summary

Bodrum is a popular town in Turkey, located in the south-western Aegean Region in the Mugla Province. Bodrum was built on the site of what was once the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus, but is now a well-known and extremely popular Turkish resort. Ideally placed on the beautiful Turquoise Coast with wonderful beaches nearby, the warm "turquoise" waters are backed up by the remarkable history and ancient sites of the region, making holidays in Bodrum an excellent choice for a relaxing beach break combined with lots to see and do, so book your dream break away today at Book-Cheap-Holidays.

Things to do

Bodrum holidays have a huge amount to offer so there is something for everyone. If you want a relaxing stay then a holiday in Bodrum can easily accommodate you. Although Bodrum doesn't have its own beach, the nearby resorts of Gümbet and Bitez have wide stretches of white sandy beaches, with excellent facilities including water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing and parasailing. From here you can also catch a ferry over to the neighbouring Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes. If you fancy a bit more than sunbathing then holidays in Bodrum offer plenty of places of interest to visit nearby. There is Bodrum Castle, which dates back to the 15th century and looks out over the marina and harbour and also features a museum that holds festivals throughout the year. The strange rock formations of Pamukkale are fascinating and the historical sites, which include the Temple of Apollo at Didyma and the tomb of King Mausolus, are classed as ancient wonders of the world. The ancient cities of Priene and Ephesus are also amazing places to visit. Bodrum is renowned for its lively nightlife, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and nightclubs around the area that are sure to keep you entertained until the early hours!

Quick Facts

• Location; South-eastern Europe/Asia Minor - Turkey
• Capital; Ankara
• Passport and Visa; UK travellers must have a valid passport and can obtain a multiple-entry visa on arrival
• Language; Turkish is the official language but English is widely understood in main tourist areas
• Health; Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported Turkey, visitors are unlikely to be at risk, but are advised to avoid close contact to caged, domestic or wild birds and to make sure that poultry and egg dishes are cooked thoroughly. Also a typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travellers