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Bodrum Nightlife
For action at night, head to Yalikavak on the northwestern coast of the peninsula, where the Billionaire Club is located, or to GölTürkbüku in the North where the day party at Maçakizi moves over to nearby club Ship’s Ahoy. The...
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Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus, whose Temple of Artemis was one of the ancient world’s seven wonders, lies just 100 miles north of Bodrum and makes a wonderful cultural addition to a sun and sea vacation. The site includes marble-paved...
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Gümüşlük
The quaint seaside village of Gümüşlük (pronounced ga-moosh-luk) sits on the west coast of the peninsula and is a hidden gem. Not yet discovered by the jet-setting crowd, it evokes the more bohemian lifestyle of Bodrum in the ‘70s. Spend...
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Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Travelers come to Bodrum for the sun and sea, not the history. That said, if you’re just a couple of blocks from the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it might be worth a stop....
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Palmarina Bodrum
Located in the town of Yalikavak, the glitzy Palmarina Bodrum development is one of the most popular addresses for mega yachts in the Mediterranean and is a must-visit for window shopping and people watching. Outposts of Roberto Cavalli, Missoni, and...
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Sailing
These days, the best way to experience the Bodrum peninsula is on the water, and a day or more on the Aegean sea shouldn’t be missed. Arrange a day or overnight “blue voyage” on a traditional Anatolian wooden gulet.
Bodrum

Courtesy Blue Voyage
Most visitors to Bodrum pass the days lounging at stylish beach clubs or yachting around the peninsula. For those who would like a dose of culture, however, the ancient ruins of Ephesus are a highly recommended day trip, particularly when toured with an excellent historian guide. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team for help with trip planning, including customized recommendations and itineraries.