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Bodrum travel guide

A castle harbour, whitewashed villages and stylish beach clubs

Bodrum Castle and the marina. Photo: User: (WT-shared) Johnycanal at wts wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 45mflight from London
BJVnearest main airport
28° in Augwarmest month
12° in Jancoolest month

Bodrum is the Aegean's most stylish resort, with a crusader castle overlooking a marina of yachts and gulets. The peninsula around it has white villages, bays and beach clubs.

It's lively at night but also has quiet corners such as Gümüşlük, where fish restaurants sit right on the water.

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What Bodrum is known for

  • Bodrum Castle

    The Castle of St Peter and its museum.

  • Gulets

    Traditional wooden yachts for boat trips.

  • Nightlife

    Bars and clubs around the bay.

  • Fish restaurants

    Waterside tables at Gümüşlük.

Top things to do in Bodrum

  1. 1

    Bodrum Castle

    The Museum of Underwater Archaeology inside.

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  2. 2

    A gulet day trip

    Swim stops in bays around the peninsula.

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  3. 3

    Gümüşlük

    Sunset fish dinners by the water.

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  4. 4

    The Mausoleum

    Remains of one of the Seven Wonders.

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Where to stay in Bodrum

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Best time to visit Bodrum

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. June and September: hot, sunny and lively, without the August peak.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 45m from London to BJV, and flights from most UK airports.

Dolmuş minibuses link the villages. Bodrum airport is about 40 minutes away.

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Good to know

  • Ferries go to Kos in Greece: bring your passport.
  • Beach clubs can be pricey: check minimum spends.
  • August is busiest with Turkish holidaymakers.
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Bodrum FAQ

Is Bodrum good for families?

Yes, especially in quieter bays like Turgutreis.

Can I visit Greece from Bodrum?

Yes, ferries go to Kos daily in summer.

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