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First settlement at Bodrum was on little island where St Peter Castle is situated. According to father of the history Herodotus, the Dorians from Troezen named there island Zephyria and it is not sure when mainland Halicarnassus was been founded but it is talked about that in the 7th Century B.C. The Halicarnassus was the sixth cities in Dorian Confederation of the Hexapolis. Because Dorians were not first inhabitants of area that they need to defend the cities against Carians and they started to stay in peace after Greek opened tavern in Salmacis that is fountain said having relaxing properties. And according to mythological stories the Aphrodite’s son was been spending days swimming in lake of Salmacis water. Nymph of lake fell in worship with him and gods that are allowed them to stay together in single body thus they made half man and half woman figure in Hermaphrodite.

After 5th century BC the Halicarnassus became Ionian city. At 546 B.C. Persians conquered Ionian cities that includes Halicarnassus. One of most popular rulers of Persians was Artemisia in 480 B.C and her son Pysandalis have become ruler of Halicarnassus & islands around son was recognized to be very cruel ruler.

When Persia divided its region in satraps at 377 B.C. The King Mausolus have become ruler of Caria & Halicarnassus. The Mausolus was also aware of its benefits of surrounding area of a small city Halicarnassus hence then on the Mylasa became a capital that is called Milas these days and he also had very long walls that were built over Halicarnassus. He as well conquered six other cities over Halicarnassus. Antique Theatre is an only remaining of the Classical Age. It is the oldest at Anatolia that is still utilized for festivals. After death of Mausolus at 353 B.C. his sister, the Artemisia II have also come to throne just for 3 years and she continued the building of one of seven wonders of ancient world named Tomb of the King Mausolus. After earthquake it was then damaged whose remains St John in order to Knights of the St John in order to were utilized built a few parts of the castle.

Bodrum is called Turkish Saint Tropez – and city really does the name fairness! It is darling of jet set, with the international atmosphere & restaurants, hotels and amusement of highest calibre. Best thing about the Bodrum is it has got something for everybody – even visitors that are looking for calm and recreation.

In Bodrum there are lots of luxurious hotels, resorts and cozy pensions. The furnished villas are obtainable weekly and monthly. The Turkish Airlines has usual flights from all the capitals and main cities of world and fine network of the domestic flights. And having 3 Marinas that are best harbors of Turkish coasts for the yachts. Lots of experienced travel agencies give destination info, reservation as well as ticket sales, boat & car rentals. Full range of efficiently supervised escapade and incentive activities like Surfing, Scuba Diving, Boating, Trekking, Horse riding plus Jeep safaris. The well-organized tours present opportunities to visit Historical Sites and as well provide completely equipped yachts for the Blue Voyage. You may taste different famous cuisines here. You are offered best of Mexican, European, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Turkish cuisines plus sea-food from the simple meals to the gourmet feasts. Fast food, Cafes & Patisseries are obtainable over the town. The cool evenings are best time for the shopping.

The night life at Bodrum is as energetic and varied as you expect. Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, and Live music that will meet you all over the place till morning.

Maussollos’ mausoleum
One of seven wonders of ancient world, though there are extremely few people who understand what mausoleum actually looked like, and it is been assumed that Skopas, famous sculptor, was accountable for parts of building’s decorations and it was without any doubt extravagant. Now, visitors can just see remains of building’s walls. Ruins of old theatre are very close by.

Bodrum’s harbour is filled with Gülets, the traditional boats, which visitors utilize for short and long trips along beautiful coast. All these boats are comfy and have got big rear decks & good cabins. Trips differ from a day to quite a few days and captain is generally cook too. You can hire sailing boat and the crew for day will trip and take supposed bathing boat to beaches.

Bodrum is good beginning point for the journey all along Carian coast that gives panorama of the mythology and history, spectacular scenery that are outlined by the rocky coves, sandy beaches, and inlets. The Bodrum’s traveler season will get longer every year also it has reputation as most famous and undisputed traveler hotspot of coast and the Turkey in current years. In case you set out from the Gulluk for Bodrum, then you can see that slopes of gulf are been covered in the pine forest to water’s edge and giving out provocative, smelling odor.

Bodrum is situated at southwest list of Turkey, with peninsula, which covers the area of 649 km². Population of peninsula according to 2000 census, and is 106.168 total, 35.180 at Bodrum town.
The Bodrum has gained reputation as center of Turkish fine art community with the lively, welcoming and Bohemian ambiance and lots of small galleries. This society has encouraged the informal day time life style and night time of enthusiasm. Evenings in the Bodrum are sitting lazily in a many cafes, dining on the fresh seafood and some other Aegean fields. Afterwards the night clubs and excellent discos that will keep you going unless dawn. Lately, lots of foreigners have also bought property in & around the Bodrum for holidays and for retirement. It has also become popular area particularly for British nationals.

What to do?

One must experience nightlife in the discoteques & bars to actually feel irresistibly happy ambiance they make. However, putting nights sideways we can list what you will do at time of day. The day trips by boat are made from the Bodrum to Karaada and Black island, over Bodrum’s bay and to Bardakci, nice dirty beach. The Gumbet, 2km and from Bodrum is long sandy beach that are dotted with the motels & pensions. It is a center of the water cistem & windsurfing. Then comes Bitez, bay west of the Gumbet and the Adabogazi. You can as well take some day trips by the road to appealing nearby villages.

Karaincir, Bagla, Akyarlar are reached by the sea and Gumusluk, Turgutreis, bays by road. Remember to drop visit at Golkoy, Yalikavak, Turkbuku, Ciftlik and Mazi coasts.