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Turkey - Areas - Bodrum |
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Bodrum, the center of an administrative district called ilçe, has a permanent population of 25,000. It stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus,
once the capital of the kingdom of Caria.
Located in the southwest corner of the Aegean region of Turkey, Bodrum is a
major tourist attraction due to its excellent climate, beautiful coastline and sites of historical importance and natural beauty. The main industries are fishing, boat-building, weaving and tourism.
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.
Getting There
Milas-Bodrum airport is closest and is about 30-45 minutes drive. The airport closes to international flights in the winter, but remains open to internal flights from Istanbul. You can get a bus to Bodrum from just about anywhere - it's 4 hours to Izmir by road. There are frequent ferries to Kos in summer, and a hydrofoil to Rhodes between May and September. |
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