Bodrum Shopping
Staying in Bodrum would keep you fascinated by its historic landmarks and artifacts. However, your trip would certainly not be complete without shopping. Just around the harbor of Bodrum, you can see a wide selection of shops that jostle together in its narrow roads. At the main artery of Cumhurriyet Caddesi or Republic Street, a pedestrianized showcase can be found at the bar street. There are lots of goodies ranging from clothes, footwear, artifacts, decorations, souvenir items, and so much more. You can even see cafes and restaurants lined side by side so you can choose from their wide selection of Turkish delicacies.
Fridays and Tuesdays are great days to shop in Bodrum. The market is full of fruits and vegetables every Friday. All farmers and traders come to the market to sell their produce. Just make sure that you try to bargain before you buy anything to get the lowest prices. On the other hand, clothes and other textile are prolific every Tuesday.
It would surely be impossible on your part not to buy something once you have seen the fine-detailed Turkish crafts. You can find carpets, the famous Turkish meerschaum, onyx, silver, copper, gold, bronze, embroidery, leather, handicrafts, and so much more. To give you an idea, it is highly suggested that you look for these Ottoman miniatures, a distinctive decoration that features the old art of miniature painting. You will also fall in love with its Turkish carpets. There are two kind of carpets that you can choose from: the kilim (woven carpet), and the hali (knotted carpet).
There are also hand-made copper goods that you can find in Bodrum, as well as textiles and leather. You can even ask a skilled artisan to make snugly fitting leather sandals for you. They are of Aegan style, which carries the mark of old time Roman sandals. Truly, one of the pleasures that you must try here in Bodrum is shopping through the narrow streets between the white walls. Just keep your eyes wide open to get great deals and cut expense tremendously at a fraction of the price, enjoy your shopping!
