Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The Gökova Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in Europe. With abundant sunshine, crystal clear waters, continuous blue skies, good anchorages and friendly people, this coast offers many diversities. There are many unspoiled areas rich in natural beauty and in costal settlements and villages. Bodrum is a port city in Muğla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey. Bodrum once was Halicarnassus, with Homer’s words “the land of eternal blue”, has been a place that can not be shared and struggled throughout history. Bodrum is famous with its fortress rising on the peninsula formed by the merger of the eastern and western harbors and the white houses lined on the shores of the two harbors, domes, narrow streets that descend to the sea, its yachts and shipyards spreading to the world. The Mausoleum of King Mausolos, considered one of the 7 wonders of the world is located here. The ancient theater with a capacity of 10,000 people is one of the oldest theaters in Anatolia. Built by the Knights of Rhodes The Castle of St. Peter and the Myndos Gate where Alexander the Great entered.
Bodrum is not only the place where the story of the blue cruise began, but with its unique bays, history dating back to ancient times, world-famous nightclubs, Michelin-owned restaurants and chefs, it is a town that will tempt you to stay here for more than a few days.
