Bodrum

Bodrum, once the minor resort and coastal fishing village have become an increasingly popular for investors and second home/ retirement home buyers. The Turkish property boom has even caught the attention of British press and television describing this elegant resort with its international marina as the new St. Tropez of Eastern Mediterranean. BODRUM [bodrum picture] Homer`s description of Bodrum as "The land of eternal blue" and the words of another resident of Bodrum, Cevat Sakir, who said "The heavenly bliss of life in Bodrum is better than any eternal bliss that may await us" were not without foundation in reality. Throughout history Bodrum, known as Halicarnassos in ancient times, has always been fought over and people have been unwilling to share its beauty with others. Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting of the eastern and western harbors, Bodrum, with its narrow streets winding down to the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining the shores of its two harbors.

Bodrum has all the facilities to meet the expectations of tourists from all income levels ranging from the rich yacht owners to the penny counting tourists who just want a reasonable room to make his vacation last all summer. History [picture with historical view] Bodrum has been the cradle of several civilizations. Down through the ages it has suffered from the countless invasions of those coming from the Aegean islands and has been important to all those powers wishing to dominate the Aegean. Halicarnassos(Bodrum) was an important city in the Caria civilization which was located between its much more powerful neighbors Lykia and Ionia. The region boasts such greats as the historian Heredotus, history`s first woman admiral Artemisia I, and the just-as-skilled Artemisia II as well as artists like Leachares and Shepas. The town we know as Bodrum today has continuously existed under various names for over three thousand years. It has seen glory and defeat, growth and decline, greatness and obscurity. Today’s Bodrum is premier destination for foreign and domestic holidaymakers alike, drawn by its excellent water sport facilities, museums during the day and its famous nightlife with a good range of clubs, bars and well-established restaurants at nights. The town is well connected to outside world by Bodrum International Airport, 35 kilometers north-east of the town with numerous direct flights from many European destinations all year around plus the variety of charter flights during summer months. Turkish Airlines has scheduled flights from London Heathrow and Manchester.