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Deciding on the best area of Bodrum can be challenging because this corner of Turkey throws up many coastal resorts worthy of admiration. From small bays to sandy beaches, clubs, and great restaurants, this location next to the Aegean Sea in Turkey, previously called Halicarnassus, presents fascinating history as seen in the castle, and underwater museum.

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2022-September-18

Bodrum or Halicarnassus in the old days

To buy a second home, buy-to-let home or retirement property, visit Bodrum in Aegean, Turkey. All life’s modern amenities sit side by side with the rich and storied history of Aegean Turkey to present diversity. Although population counts swell during summer, Bodrum excels in everything all year.

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2014-February-14

How to avoid high-season prices in Turkey

As the summer reaches a peak, so do prices in Turkey. Keen to eke out every possible dollar from holidaymakers, restaurants, taxis and shopkeepers keep their prices high or add mysterious charges. From cafes to sunbeds, we give you a rundown on how to avoid the worst of the price rises when you're on holiday in Turkey.

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2021-August-12

Guide to Houses for sale in Mugla–Turkey: What to Know When Buying

Buyers who want to invest in overseas property should look at houses for sale in Mugla, Turkey. This coastline Mediterranean and Aegean province is a popular destination for property sales to home buyers from around the world. The vast portfolio of new listings includes detached and semi-detached villas and apartments for sale.

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2020-December-01

The Mugla Province of Turkey: Destination Guide and Where to Go

If you want to holiday or live here, the Mugla province of Turkey is an ideal destination to choose. Brimming with coastal resorts, picturesque villages, stunning beaches, calm waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, and much more, it hosts millions of tourists every year. Although it is the name of a city with the same name, we are talking about the region covering part of the western and southern coasts, that includes holiday hotspots like Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris and Dalaman.

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2020-December-01

About the Mugla Region of Turkey: Points of Interest and More

Welcome to the Mugla region of Turkey, a famous and popular province with many attractions, beaches, and places to visit. Hosting millions of holiday tourists every year, who enjoy exploring points of interest, this large expat hub also has many pockets of foreigners living in towns and villages both dotted inland and around the coastline.

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2020-October-22

The Best Mugla Beaches: Guide to Turkey’s Sandy Haven

When discovering what the best Mugla beaches are, one thing is guaranteed. You will have loads of choices. Anyone familiar with Turkey will say this is not a surprise. After all, Mugla is a popular beach package holiday destination. Hosting thousands of foreign visitors every year, they descend for the typical sun, sea, and sand scenario on this Mediterranean coastline. The most notable sandy stretches of sand spread around picturesque holiday resorts, so you do not have far to walk in the morning from your hotel.

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2020-September-27

Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Built by the Knights of St John in 14th Century, Bodrum Castle is the most visited landmark of modern Halicarnassus on the Aegean coast of Turkey. The papal decree may have opened the gates of heaven to the construction workers as promised at the time, that we can't know, yet we can't fail to enjoy the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and many hidden tunnels in this heavenly building which stood test of time in the heart of town.

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2013-October-04

Why I keep returning: Cameron Deggin's love affair with Bodrum

Bodrum's cache has a brand and a destination has only grown in the past two decades. And despite development, there are still beachfront properties for sale in Bodrum's peninsula. Property Turkey’s director explains Bodrum’s opportunities and its endless appeal, and fills us in on his latest investment there.

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2019-September-09

About Yaliciftlik in Bodrum and Why It is Worth Visiting

Sitting 20 kilometres, or a 25-minute drive from the town centre, international travel publications rarely talk about Yaliciftlik on the Bodrum peninsula of Turkey. But, for many Turks, it is a gem, untouched by tourism and an idyllic resort to visit and buy property in.

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2019-June-24

All About Ortakent: The Gem of Aegean Bodrum

To learn all about Ortakent, it is to delve into one of Turkey’s most favoured seaside resorts. Despite its low profile on the international travel scene, Turks know it as a prominent destination, full of beautiful tangerine orchards and home to the peninsula’s largest shopping mall, and many medical facilities.

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2019-June-12

Gokcebel on the Bodrum Peninsula: Area and Travel Guide

Gokcebel in the Aegean Bodrum region of Turkey is a well-kept traditional village blending old vibes with new influences. Sitting in the outskirts of Yalikavak, mainstream tourism has passed it by, yet it’s garnered favour with a small group of foreign property buyers who have made it their year-round home. The appeal is hard to deny.

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2019-February-17

Turgutreis Resort Guide: Area Information and Things to Do

This Turgutreis resort guide will show readers why this stunning coastal resort of the Bodrum peninsula wins admiring fans of many nationalities. Named after an Ottoman admiral called Turgut Treis and sitting on the Aegean coast in Turkey’s Mugla province, it's often overshadowed by neighbouring Yalikavak, but it still has an interesting story and lots to see and do.

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2019-February-15

The mysterious life of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus

The Fisherman of Halicarnassus is a name many have heard, but few know the history behind the intriguing personality that has left an indelible mark on the Bodrum Peninsula. Marie Coggin, a longtime resident of Bodrum, explores the myth and legend surrounding the mysterious poet, prisoner and raconteur.

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2018-November-22

Starlit musical magic: Gumusluk's music festival

In August, the International Gumusluk Classical Music festival lights up the quiet Bodrum seaside town of Gumusluk. Marie Coggin writes about the festival's transformation from it humble beginnings behind the bus station to the glitzy affair it's become today. However, the magic, music and humour of the performances remain unchanged.

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2018-August-18

Bodrum Information: Complete Area Guide and Resort Info

Bodrum, the pride of Aegean Turkey, is a destination unlike anywhere else. Bodrum has many scenic landscapes, coastal resorts, and things to do, making it a popular tourist and expat destination for Turks and foreign nationalities. Whatever you think a typical seaside life in the sun should look like, Bodrum will step forward as an ideal contender. So, if you want to buy property in Bodrum or soak up the sun on a two-week holiday, what do you need to know?

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2018-August-11

A vineyard for all seasons: visiting Bodrum's Mor Salkim

Wine lovers venturing outside the Bodrum peninsula will be richly rewarded: Mor Salkim's 96,000 square metres yield the varieties Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bornova Misketi. Turkey's growing reputation as a wine producing country might surprise some - but many historians believe wine began in the country, thousands of years ago.

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2018-June-13

Summer Things to Do in Bodrum for Lifelong Memories

Summer memories are made in Bodrum. The type of memories that stay with us for a lifetime, and its no coincidence either because Bodrum’s summer hedonistic vibes stretch back decades. Despite its reputation as a favoured spot for celebrities and wealthy business executives, it is the simplicity that captures the attention. If you plan to visit Bodrum this summer, prepare for a destination that purposely detaches itself from worldly affairs, and has its own set of rules.

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2018-June-11

Why council cafes are Bodrum's best kept secret

It's something only locals seem to know: where to eat out on a budget while still enjoying the peninsula's finest views. Council cafes are found in every town around the Bodrum peninsula. Ranging from modern affairs to traditional, shabby offerings, they're the ideal place to enjoy the peninsula's culinary offerings without breaking the bank.

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2018-June-07

How Bodrum’s gone from holiday hotspot to international hub

Bodrum's transformed from a sleepy collection of fishing villages into a popular tourism destination. Now, it's in the midst of another change, and well on its way to becoming a global centre for education, architecture, yachting and big brand luxury resorts. We explore the factors sending Bodrum into the stratosphere, and discuss why the Mediterranean centre has become so popular.

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2018-May-28