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In the town of Bodrum, boredom is an unlikely thought. Located southwest of the Aegean region of Turkey, Bodrum with a population of 25,000 is a major tourist attraction. This town lies amidst an ancient city which was once part of the kingdom of Caria. The town is nestled on the side of a hill; on the cove guarding the city stands the great medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes

Traveling to the city is not a problem; this destination is very much available. For those who enjoy road trips, intercity bus services operate from major cities of Turkey such as: Adana, Bursa, Izmir, Istanbul, etc, from any of the aforementioned cities one can merely hop onto the many buses that head to Bodrum. Sea travel is available through daily ferryboat and hydrofoil services from Cos, however during the summer season it is also accessible from the Greek Island of Rhodes. Traveling by air is always the most convenient and popular option, the International airport is a mere 35 km away from Bodrum, and charter flights are offered by various flight companies during the summer.

Now the climate in Bodrum, being a part of the Mediterranean, experiences only two weather conditions. One being, six months of sunshine (May - October) and then the rest being rainy months. In spite of this 4 seasons are still at play. Each season represents an array of activities for both the townsfolk and the visitors to indulge in. Contrary to most tourist spots, Bodrum is still patronized during the other seasons besides summer.During these other periods activities are less frenetic, temperatures are cooler and pleasant, and the locals have more time in entertaining guests, an intimate experience is more present since travelers get to leisurely enjoy the attractions upon having avoided the hubbub of the high season. Wondering where to stay? Inns, Resorts, Hotels and Villa rentals are accommodations to choose from, Euros is the currency of choice in the area of Bodrum.

Hiring a car is by far the easiest way to get around this fabulous resort, we can offer car hire from Bodrum Airport or car hire in Bodrum City Centre itself, to make your holiday as care free and enjoyable as possible.

The beach resorts dotting the peninsula keep the sea alive with various water activities like diving, boat trips, surfing, and fishing. The more commonly enjoyed water sports are windsurfing and yachting. The locals enjoy yachting so much that A Bodrum Cup Traditional Wooden Yacht Regatta is held annually. Among other points of interest there are of course historical landmarks to visit, there an abundance of bazaars open, restaurants, a Turkish Delight Factory to tour, authentic Turkish baths, quaint little shops, horseback riding, village carpet making, possibly anything you can think of. Rest assured the lovely townsfolk of Bodrum will make every effort to accommodate requests and to make the visitor's stay comfortable, rewarding and relaxing in a city of endless sunshine.

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