Located on the south-west coast of Turkey, Bodrum is a resort town popular amongst tourists looking to blow away some heat in the summer months. Amongst the people mesmerised by the relaxed vibe of the city are celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo and Catherine Zeta-Jones who have been spotted holidaying here. The whole town is tranquil paradise of white stucco houses and lush fields, and has as much action to offer on the sea as it does on the land.
Amongst the popular attractions here are St Peter's Castle, Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the remains of the Temple of Artemis, Bodrum Castle, Bodrum Theatre, Zeki Muren Arts Museum, Bodrum Aqualand, Camel Beach as well as Marina and Shipyard along the coast. Bay hopping by the sea is a favourite amongst tourists as is setting sail, and enjoying a meal aboard a cruise.
Bodrum shares Turkey's fascination with good food and has many great waterfront restaurants that offer the most panoramic views along with scrumptious meals. These include Mimoza, Kabuk Restaurant, Memed of Yalikavak, Orfoz, Sait as well as Nobu. Make sure that you sample different varieties of fresh seafood served at these restaurants. You can also explore the Friday market here and look for fresh ingredients to cook with. When looking for a souvenir in Bordum, you can explore Pedestrian Old Town Area Shopping, Bodrum Weekly Market, Milta Bodrum Marina, Oasis Shopping Centre as well as Midtown Mall Shopping Centre.
