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 Museums
The
Underwater Archeological Museum of Bodrum : It is
one of the most important and biggest museums of its kind in
the world. The relics recovered from excavation which
started in the 1960's are on display in this museum located
in the Bodrum
Castle.The Eastern Mediterranean amphora collection as well
as findings resulting from research on sunken ships in the
immediate vicinity are on display. The significant of this
sunken ships are those at Yassıada, Şeytan Brook and Serçe
Harbour. The remains of the oldest known sunken ship in the
world are also here and well-worth seeing.
Maussolleion Open Air Museum
: It gets its
name from the fact that the tomb of Mausolos, the King of
Caria, is located here. His wife, also his sister, had the
most famous architects of the day design the structure. It
was almost completely destroyed in the Great Anatolian
earthquake. There is a small museum here at the site of this
tomb which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. The word "maussolleion" is taken from King Mausolos'
name. Many of the stones of this Mausoleum were used in the
construction of Bodrum Castle. The beautiful reliefs on the
grave, however, were taken to the British Museum during the
excavations in the 19th century.
Ancient Theater
: The theater is located
on the Bodrum - Turgutreis road. It has an audience capacity
of 13,000 seats. The stage area has been uncovered and the
seats have been restored.
Myndos Door : Located
west of the city, it is one of the entrances to the city of
Halicarnassos. The Myndos Door consisted of two monumental
towers and an inner courtyard at the gate that lead to the
city.
Çıfıt Castle (Aspat) :
Built on a rocky outcrop in the southwestern portion of the
peninsula close to Bağla cove, it contains artefacts from
several civilizations.
 Stratonikeia
: Located on the
Yatağan - Milas highway, the ruins in the village of
Eskihisar contains a very rich collection of artefacts from
the Caria, Roman and Byzantine eras.
Lagina : The temple of
Hecate can be reached by following the dirt road (9 km)
leading to Turgut. Excavations have shown that this city,
once an important center of the Caria Civilization, has been
inhabited since the Early Bronze Age.
Cedrai Island : One of
the most eminent ruins of the region with its rich history
and natural beauty, Sedir Island can be reached by boat
either from Gökova - Akyaka or Çamlıköy. The ruins which one
would want to see first are the Temple of Apollo, the
theater,and the ancient harbor. The famous Cleopatra beach
is here as well.
Cisterns : Cisterns
built by the Ottomans and known as "Gümbet" can be seen all
over the peninsula. They were built by the wealthy citizens
who named the cisterns after themselves.
Castle
Bodrum Castle (Saint Petrum) :
Built by the Knights of Rhodes in the 15th
century and dedicated to
St. Peter, the construction of the castle was completed in
99 years. It was built on Zephyrion island, the original
site of the city of Halicarnassos. Stones and reliefs
from the Mausoleum of King Mausolos were used in its
construction. There are 5 towers in this castle; French,
English, Italian, German and Snake towers. The castle covers
approximately 30,000 sq. meters.
Beaches
Güvercinlik :
A cove of unusual beauty with every conceivable
tone green and blue, it is located 25 km from Bodrum. Salih
Island, located right across the water, only serves to
enhance the natural appeal of this beautiful cove.
Torba : A peaceful
little village just 5 km from Bodrum is a charming and
lively place where the shining sea melds with the green
pines and olive trees. There are boats going to Didim, Milet
and Priene from here.
Gölköy : Located 13 km
north of Bodrum, this beautiful cove blends the green of
olive, tangerine and pine trees with that of palms. Because
it faces the north, it is always lush and the water in the
cove is cooler than that in the other coves.
Türkbükü : Situated
beside Gölköy, at a distanceof 15 km from Bodrum, it
resembles Gölköy in almost every way. It is one of the
places preferred by people looking for peace and quiet.
Gündoğan : Located 18 km
from Bodrum, Gündoğan cove is one of the coves that has been
least changed by man and which still preserves its beauty in
the most natural way. Its tangerine orchards are famous.
Yalıkavak : This village
is 18 km from Bodrum in the northwestern part of the
peninsula. It is famous for its windmills, fish, citrus
orchards and sea. The most famous sponge divers have come
from this village.
 Gümüşlük
: It is one of the oldest settlements on the
peninsula. It is still possible to see the underwater
remains of the old harbor wall which connected Tavşan Island
to the mainland. The sea and fish here are famous. Watching
the sun set here amidst the lush green vegetation will be a
life-long memory.
Kadıkalesi : The sandy
beaches of this crystal clear sea are surrounded with citrus
orchards. Situated 23 km from Bodrum, it gets its name from
the remains of a nearby castle belonging to the Hellenistic
era.
Turgutreis : Situated 20
km from Bodrum, the town is famous for its tangerine
orchards. It was named after the famous Turkish admiral,
Turgut Reis. In terms of population, it is one of the most
populous areas of the peninsula. It is known for its
unforgettable sunsets.
Akyarlar : This cove
with its wonderful beach and crystal clear waters is 13 km
from Bodrum. It is one of the best places to surf.
Karaincir : Situated 16
km out of Bodrum, its 500 m. beach is one of the best in the
area.
Bağla : With one of the
best coves and beaches on the peninsula, it is an excellent
place to camp and is 14 km from Bodrum.
 Aspat
: Rising out of the shores of the Aegean and
mentioned often in Turkish folk music, the real name of
Aspat is Aspartos. Built on a barren rock, the perimeter of
Aspat Castle measures 700 paces. The remains of several
civilizations dating back to the Classical Age can be seen
here.
Ortakent: Located 14 km from Bodrum, its waters are warm and
it has sandy beaches. Its tangerine orchards are quite
famous. It is one of the best vantage points from which to
view village life in Bodrum.
Bitez : One of the most
beautiful coves on the peninsula, it is 10 km from Bodrum.
It has sandy beaches. It is a beautiful quiet corner where
blue and green reach out to touch each other in the
tangerine orchards which stretch from the village to the
sea.
Gümbet : About 3 km west
of Bodrum, its waters are very shallow. Bardakçı is at a
distance of 500 m. from Bodrum. Most people go there by
boat. It is known for its beach and the water, which is as
clear as glass, as well as the fresh water spring there.
Bardakçı : It is 500 m.
from Bodrum.One can reach to Bardakçı by sea easily.Its
crystal clear sea is well-known for its springs.
Karaada : Situated 6 km
from Bodrum, it is famous for its healing mineral springs.
The water comes out of a cave and the mud from the cave is
said to be good for skin conditions.
Ada Boğazı (Aquarium) :
It is called as Aquarium because of its crystal-clear
waters. IIn the open waters, the seafloor to 30 m depth can
be seen with the naked eye.
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