BODRUM CASTLE AND MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY
Located at Bodrum, the castle was built by Knights Hospitaller as the Castle of
St. Peter in 1402. The castle now is a museum of underwater archaeology,
to protect the castle from Ottomans, The Castle was protected by knights
from seven different countries and after its part destruction in 1960
the castle was converted to a museum of underwater collection of shipwrecks.
It is a great collection of historical ships and the items that was found inside the ocean
from the place where the shipwreck was found. Items like glassware,
copperware's, gold and items that was carried on the ship
that was found inside the sea are on display,
You can get fantastic views across Bodrum harbour from the top of the castle.
The castle was reconstructed in medieval times by the knights of St John
after it was damaged by earthquake,
A strong defence wall towards the land was constructed
Located at Bodrum, the castle was built by Knights Hospitaller as the Castle of
St. Peter in 1402. The castle now is a museum of underwater archaeology,
to protect the castle from Ottomans, The Castle was protected by knights
from seven different countries and after its part destruction in 1960
the castle was converted to a museum of underwater collection of shipwrecks.
It is a great collection of historical ships and the items that was found inside the ocean
from the place where the shipwreck was found. Items like glassware,
copperware's, gold and items that was carried on the ship
that was found inside the sea are on display,
You can get fantastic views across Bodrum harbour from the top of the castle.
The castle was reconstructed in medieval times by the knights of St John
after it was damaged by earthquake,
A strong defence wall towards the land was constructed
BEACHES OF GUMBET
The main Gumbet Beach is one of the longest (600 m ) of peninsula with many facilities
for the wide range of water sports like water skiing, scuba diving ,windsurfing,
pedalo's, jet ski's, parasailing, Ringo's, banana, flying fish and many more,
You can lazily stretch out in sun, have a sunbath for hours here at the beach,
Gumbet beach is man made and its fantastic,
There are many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs the bars on the beach offer
free service and bring your drinks as you relax on the free sun beds and hammocks,
There are many other beaches close to the Gumbet beach where you can reach by
the Dolmus buses, the Bitez, Turgutreis, Torba Beach, Camel Beach and
also one is the topless beach!
The main Gumbet Beach is one of the longest (600 m ) of peninsula with many facilities
for the wide range of water sports like water skiing, scuba diving ,windsurfing,
pedalo's, jet ski's, parasailing, Ringo's, banana, flying fish and many more,
You can lazily stretch out in sun, have a sunbath for hours here at the beach,
Gumbet beach is man made and its fantastic,
There are many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs the bars on the beach offer
free service and bring your drinks as you relax on the free sun beds and hammocks,
There are many other beaches close to the Gumbet beach where you can reach by
the Dolmus buses, the Bitez, Turgutreis, Torba Beach, Camel Beach and
also one is the topless beach!
THINGS TO DO OUT & ABOUT
There’s no shortage of holiday activities in and around Gumbet,
from lazing in the sun all day to clubbing all night long, shopping or
venturing out on daily tours,
Gumbet is known for many years as a great holiday resort known for its popular bar street,
this resort is suitable for family's, young and old for an enjoyable holiday,
this will be an unforgettable holiday and you will want to return.
There’s no shortage of holiday activities in and around Gumbet,
from lazing in the sun all day to clubbing all night long, shopping or
venturing out on daily tours,
Gumbet is known for many years as a great holiday resort known for its popular bar street,
this resort is suitable for family's, young and old for an enjoyable holiday,
this will be an unforgettable holiday and you will want to return.
MARKETS/SHOPPING
Each day of the week there are local markets in Bodrum town and the villages around,
where colorful wares and delicious fragrances make shopping a delight.
Either in Bodrum itself or in one or other of the surrounding villages on the Bodrum
peninsula is a market day every day of the week. Bodrum's Tuesday textile market is
famous, with local fabrics from all over the region on sale as well as fabrics, there are
kilims, carpets, kitchen ware, and clothing of all description.
Never except first price you are given bartering is all part of the fun in Turkey,
and the locals expect it, as you'll probably get it far far cheaper,
They can sometimes pester you to go in their shops, but just be polite
and say you are going for a drink or something a lot of the "Designer Stuff" is fake,
and not that we're condoning fakes, but the quality is absolutely second to non.
The shirts, jeans, handbags etc... are of a very high quality.
Imitation Dolce & Gabbana shirts from £8? Gucci imitation handbags
made with real leather £20, it's in almost every shop.
They do also have DVDs for sale but a lot of these are second rate copies.
Always ask to watch them before buying! They're about £2 each
If you like your gold this is a great opportunity to buy as its valued much higher in the UK.
Each day of the week there are local markets in Bodrum town and the villages around,
where colorful wares and delicious fragrances make shopping a delight.
Either in Bodrum itself or in one or other of the surrounding villages on the Bodrum
peninsula is a market day every day of the week. Bodrum's Tuesday textile market is
famous, with local fabrics from all over the region on sale as well as fabrics, there are
kilims, carpets, kitchen ware, and clothing of all description.
Never except first price you are given bartering is all part of the fun in Turkey,
and the locals expect it, as you'll probably get it far far cheaper,
They can sometimes pester you to go in their shops, but just be polite
and say you are going for a drink or something a lot of the "Designer Stuff" is fake,
and not that we're condoning fakes, but the quality is absolutely second to non.
The shirts, jeans, handbags etc... are of a very high quality.
Imitation Dolce & Gabbana shirts from £8? Gucci imitation handbags
made with real leather £20, it's in almost every shop.
They do also have DVDs for sale but a lot of these are second rate copies.
Always ask to watch them before buying! They're about £2 each
If you like your gold this is a great opportunity to buy as its valued much higher in the UK.
RESTAURANTS, BARS & CLUBS
There are literally hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants in Gumbet
There's something for everyone, karaoke bars, For the hardcore
clubbers head to Bar Street open until 6am if you can keep up with the pace!!
the local beer priced at 90p per pint
A fantastic night out is Halikarnas offering something for everyone, offering a varied
music selection each night from R&B, hip-hop, house party free beer nights to
crazy foam party's, Lazar show and live performances Most restaurants offer
free bottle wine with meal, & some offer two for one on children's meals,
There is a wide variety to eat delicious foods, You can taste various popular cuisines
from Turkish food simple meals to gourmet feasts, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican &
if your missing English fast foods then there is Burger king and McDonald's.
On the beach restaurants there are many that offer a wide variety off fresh fish dishes.
Highly recommended for a fantastic meal try Millennium restaurant for excellent food,
service and atmosphere.
There's something for everyone, karaoke bars, For the hardcore
clubbers head to Bar Street open until 6am if you can keep up with the pace!!
the local beer priced at 90p per pint
A fantastic night out is Halikarnas offering something for everyone, offering a varied
music selection each night from R&B, hip-hop, house party free beer nights to
crazy foam party's, Lazar show and live performances Most restaurants offer
free bottle wine with meal, & some offer two for one on children's meals,
There is a wide variety to eat delicious foods, You can taste various popular cuisines
from Turkish food simple meals to gourmet feasts, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican &
if your missing English fast foods then there is Burger king and McDonald's.
On the beach restaurants there are many that offer a wide variety off fresh fish dishes.
Highly recommended for a fantastic meal try Millennium restaurant for excellent food,
service and atmosphere.
