Bodrum Holiday & Travel Guide
Hoş Geldiniz! A warm greeting from the ancient city of Bodrum. Situated in Turkey, Bodrum is one of the most popular seaside tourist destination in the country. This place is home to a perfect balance of alluring natural beauty of with whitewashed stucco hillside houses dripping with magnificent vistas, blow-out nightlife, bougainvilleas, and historic imprints.
Speaking of historical imprints, Bodrum can be traced back as far as 13th century BC. This Turkish tourist destination is also known as Halicarnassos or Halicarnassus. The 5000 year old history of Bodrum can be revealed through the Excavities, Carians, and Homer (in his Ilia). According to Herodotus, Bodrum was founded by the Dorians, followed by the Carians and the Lelegelians.
You can literally find this fascinating place on the Aegan coast of Turkey, just 270km. south of Izmir. There are around 30,000 inhabitants in Bodrum that usually earn their keep through weaving, agriculture, tourism, boat building, and fishing. This place is home to a rich culture and tradition. During the Turkish night, you can see the presentation of the belly dancing, which is a fertility ritual that is used in Turkey's religious ritual and ceremonies. You can also watch camel fights during the mild winter in the Aegan coast.
Another fascinating thing about Bodrum is the Turkish bath or Hamam. The best part of this is the massaging part, where you will receive a pummeling form head to toe. Afterwards, you will be given with a çay (Turkish tea) for added relaxation. When it comes to music, Turkey parallels its style from the West. Turkish music is based on 24 music intervals combined with the Western 12-note scale. The Ud, Tambour, Kanun, Ney, Saz, and Kemence are the main instruments that are essential in Turkish music.
Above all, the undoubting hospitality of the Turkish people is what makes traveling in this place a memorable one. You will literally be offered almost anything if you get to be invited inside a Turkish home. However, it is highly advisable that you do not refuse anything (if and only if it is possible), because the host or hostess may see it as an insult. Another thing is that you have to remove your shoes or footwear before you enter the house as it is their custom.
Bodrum Hotels
 | Kavala Studio Hotel | |
 | Sunny Garden Nilufer Hotel | |
 | Alabanda Hotel by Pablo | |
 | Majesty Beliza Hotel |
