Great Beaches, And Excellent Entertainment...
Bodrum holidays will find you enjoying long, gloriously hot summer seasons from May through to October, where temperatures can be expected to reach an average of 30? Celsius, the beautiful Bodrum region has developed into one of the most popular tourist destinations anywhere in Europe. Located on the Aegean Sea in south west Turkey with magnificent views across to the island of Kos, it offers plenty of perfect spots for everybody to embrace. From quaint little fishing villages to full on party resorts, the region keeps on giving and giving.
Besieged with history everywhere you turn the region has definitely not lost any of its original identity either - Bodrum town itself stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus and is now home to a world famous nightclub bearing the same name. The region also has great access to the ancient city of Ephesus, now an important archaeological site and an ever popular draw for tourists who visit in large numbers.
Access to the main resorts in the Bodrum region was made easier in the year 2000, when the new airport passenger terminal was completed at Bodrum airport, which reduced holidaymakers transfer times to Bodrum, Gumbet and Altinkum considerably, although the resort of Kusadasi remains longer. Bodrum now takes around 30 minutes to reach, Gumbet takes around 45 minutes, whilst Altinkum takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
This is a real bonus in Turkey, because in other regions it can take around 2 hours to reach most major resorts. There is a wide range of accommodation types and standards available to suit all budgets and tastes here. Most people choose to stay on a bed and breakfast board basis as its cheap enough to eat and drink out in the resorts themselves. Bodrum holidays provide a great base for all types of traveller - those who are looking for a bustling and lively town rich in history should opt to stay in Bodrum with its 15th century crusader's castle, whilst the nearby resort of Gumbet is a great base for a party holiday.