Bodrum turkey

THE MYNDOS GATE BODRUM

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THE MYNDOS GATE
This entrance gate to Halicarnassus is thought to have been constructed in 360 BC. When Alexander the Great came to storm the city, he was unable to pass the deep, broad trench in front of the gate. When the gate was restored a couple of years ago, archaeologists found the remainders of the trench and found its measurements to be exactly as contemporary texts had reported. Next to the gate there is a Turkish cemetery and some vaulted tombs from Hellenistic and Roman periods.

THE ANCIENT THEATRE BODRUM

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THE ANCIENT THEATRE
On the slopes of Göktepe Hill overlooking the harbour lies the amphitheatre. Constructed during the Mausolus period in the 4th century BC, it is renowned as one of Anatolia’s oldest. Capable of seating approximately 10,000 spectators, its original width was 110 metres. As in its heyday, the amphitheatre is now once again the focal point for entertainment and cultural events

THE OTTOMAN TOWER AND SHIPYARD BODRUM

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THE OTTOMAN TOWER AND SHIPYARD
Whereas Bodrum’s distant history is full of pirates and tyrants, its recent history is more about fishing and sponge-diving. Now, it’s equally famous for its traditional boats, whose traditional shapes have been handed down for thousands of years. The Ottoman shipyard was founded in 1775 in order to construct new ships for the Ottoman fleet. We know that the first ship was launched in 1784 and the walls of the shipyard were fortified in 1882, together with its tower, which had been erected as a protection against attacks by pirates.
Nowadays, the building houses an art gallery and, from time to time, cultural events and entertainment.

THE MAUSOLEUM BODRUM

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Mausoleum' means 'the memorial tomb of Maussolus and it was built for the Carian governor of that name and completed in 340 B.C. Maussolus made Bodrum the capital and cultural center of Caria and, with the dream of resting after his death in a place that rivalled the city in its glory, began building his tomb while still in good health. Unfortunately, he died before it was finished, and so never saw the tomb which his sister wife Artemsia II completed after his death. The Mausoleum is not only remarkable for its massive and spectacular structure, but even more so for the fact that, despite a change in conditions for the artists on the project, they didn't abandon it. Although it was completed amid financial hardship, they created an immortal work, the finished tomb standing 55 metres high with four floors. The tomb and the foundation of the building were on the lowest floor. Above these was a pedestal base supporting the rest of the structure. On this base was another pedestal built to resemble a temple surrounded by columns. Above this was a pyramid with twenty-four steps, and at the very top there was a statue of Maussolus and Artemisia II in a chariot pulled by four horses. The architect was Pytheos and the artwork on the building was done by famous sculptors of the time: Scopas, Leochares, Bryaxis and Timotheos.
The tomb is known to have been whole until the earthquake of 1304, but over time it fell into disrepair and deteriorated. The Knights of St John of Rhodes wrote how they used the stones of the tomb in the building of St Peter's Castle. Heinrich Schlegelholt, one of the knights, says 'We tore it down, broke it and burned it!'
Pieces uncovered during archeological excavations by the British in the 19th century have been diplayed in the British Museum since then. Although the site of this monumental tomb, considered one of the seven wonders of the world, is now a museum; only the remains of the foundation and a few friezes can be seen.
The name 'Mausoleum' is used today in Latin based languages as the word 'mausoleum', meaning 'monumental tomb'.

THE BODRUM CASTLE

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In one of the most important books recording the Ottoman Navy, "Kitab-i Bahriye", the Ottoman Admiral, Piri Reis, identifies the Castle with the town of Bodrum during his visit in 1521:
"... The town of Bodrum is a small castle, in front of which is a nice big harbour. A godly place where people (infidels) have piled up huge stones to protect it from the northern winds... leaving an opening as an entrance for the ships to shelter."
First built at the beginning of the 15th century by the Knights of St. John whose earlier stronghold in Izmir was destroyed by Timurlane, warrior monks of Catholic origin named their new location St. Petrus and the area Petronium.
Situated on the cliffs called Zephyria in ancient times, the Castle comprises of a three-fold enclosure with the English, French, Italian, and Spanish (Snake) Towers, while the German Tower was home to a Gothic chapel.
Built using the rare stones of the Mausoleum which had been taken by the knights, one can see the original reliefs on the tower walls.
Later in 1525, Suleyman the Magnificient turned the chapel into a mosque. The outer walls of this medieval castle were built by the German architect Heinrich Schlegelholt between 1415-1437.
The Italian Tower, which was built by Angelo Mascettola, and the English Tower were added in 1480. The last classical restoration took place between 1476-1508.
There are a total of 265 Coats of Arms, with lion and dragon figures on which the colours have mostly faded, but they retain their mystery.
The middle emblem on the interior of the main entrance door belongs to Jacques Gatineau, the Commander at that time; under this emblem the eagle figure with a crown is thought to belong to another commander between 1517-18, Cornelius Harmsbrook.
Monsignor Wallahim Berges used the same symbol; another coat of arms is thought to belong to a knight named Jacques Aylmer de la Chevalerie.
The third gate is the best preserved among the seven gates to the Castle. The Coat of Arms on the fourth gate opens to the vaulted stairs, and celebrates another Commander (1510-12) Antoni de San Marti.
If you follow the western moat lined with trees instead of ascending the stairs, you will see the altars and sarcophagae. At the sixth gate you will read the script in Latin saying, "Protect us our Lord while we sleep, save us while we are awake. Without your protection no one can save us."
As you proceed to the inner castle through the undecorated vault, you will find yourself in a cistern. Some of the fourteen cisterns which provided water during sieges are still in use.
Around 1895, Abdulhamit II had the Turkish Baths constructed. The castle became a prison for both captives and exiles during the Ottoman period. The fourth tower known as the Snake Tower was re-opened, housing an exhibition hall displaying the cult of the snake, a particular phenomenon of antiquity, which represented the symbol of life and death and is also the symbol of the God of Health, Aeschlepios.
To the east of the Snake Tower, you can visit the German Tower to see a section from the daily life of the knights- the embrasures in the parapet between the two towers were restored together with the repairing of the front walls (1480-1522).
To the east of the German Tower, fourteen skeletons with heavy iron chains shackled to their ankles found in the medieval rubbish heap of the Knights of St. John are displayed quite realistically.
There are more of the horror scenes a little bit further on, where there are two unnamed towers with the chimneys and embrasures blocked.
Descend 23 steps in the tower and you will see the torture room (actively used between 1513-22) with an inscription on the door saying "Inde deus Abest" (A place where God does not exist).
The French Tower, which stands about 50 meters above sea evel, dominates the whole town with its rich history.
On May 26, 1915 the castle was bombed by the French battleship "Dublex" to be restored once again in 7 963.
You will now need a break to enjoy refreshments within the Castle and perhaps choose souvenirs while enjoying the shade of century old bay and myrtle trees and a variety of animals from ostriches to peacocks wandering amongst the oleanders. Pigeons gather around you for food.
Afterwards, it is time to start a new journey through the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

ALICARNASSOS (HALICARNASSUS/BODRUM)

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Alicarnassos, the city of the Leleg and Kar peoples who are thought to be among the first inhabitants of Anatolia and who fought against the Greeks in the Trojan war, is the Bodrum of today. Although the Kar considered the mainland of Anatolia their homeland, it is thought that they were a seafaring people who migrated here from Greece.
The father of history Herodotus, a native of Bodrum, estimated that the history of his birthplace dated to the first millenium BC. However, findings at the Peynir Çiçeği cave point to civilization on the peninsula as far back as 5,000 years ago.
There are signs that the Lelegs and Kars lived in the area together. However, after the occupation of Anatolia by the Persians, a Carian (of the Kar) city was founded in the region of Caria, but kept under Persian control. The Carian people are mentioned in many historical documents as one of the seagoing races and in 480 B.C. Artemisia I, a famous Carian ruler, fought at sea with the Persians against the Greeks, becoming the first female admiral in the world. The historian Herodotus tells the story of this female hero, his compatriot, at length. The Carians, who had proved themselves many times at sea, gained new importance when the satrap Maussolus moved their capital from Milas to Bodrum in 367 B.C. The most brilliant period of Alikarnassos was under the rule of Maussolus and his sister and wife Artemisia II. The Mausoleum built during this period is today considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. This memorial tomb is not the only legacy of Maussolus's reign. The city was developed in a manner fitting to the seat of government, and the theatre still in use today is one example of this. After the death of Maussolus, the Carians won a new victory under their new female leader, conquering the island of Rhodes in 353 B.C.

As in ancient Egypt, brother and sister married each other. Like Artemisia II and Maussolus, Queen Ada also married her brother Idrius. She ascended the throne after the death of Idrius, but there was dissent in the family about this and she was banished to Alinda. She stayed there until Alexander the Great's forces arrived, and only returned to Alicarnassus under the famous commander's protection.

The peninsula put up great resistance to Alexander's army and did not regain its former power following the occupation, becoming smaller and having frequent changes in rule. During one period, it was recorded as having been a bishopric connected to Aphrodisias. After Roman and Byzantine rule, it came under the Ottomans in the 11th century.

Rhodes became an important stop for the Crusaders on their way to Jerusalem, and at the beginning of the 15th century they got permission from the Ottoman Empire to build a castle in Bodrum harbour. The Knights of St. John of Rhodes spent about one hundred years building the Castle of St. Peter (Petrum), known today as Bodrum Castle. Stones from the Mausoleum, which had been partly ruined by earthquakes and the passage of time, were used in the building of the castle, and some of the marble was melted down to make lime.

The castle was used as a prison during the late Ottoman period, and was bombed by the French in World War I. From the 1970s, due to the writer and thinker known as the 'Fisherman of Halicarnus', Bodrum became well-known once more and today is one of Turkey's major holiday resorts.

Consulars

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USA
Istinye +90 212 251 36 02

Germany
Taksim +90 212 251 54 04

Albania
Nisantasi +90 212 296 24 28

Australia
Etiler +90 212 257 70 50 - 51

Austria
Yenikoy +90 212 262 49 84

Azerbaijan
Beyoğlu +90 212 293 21 23

Belgium
Taksim +90 212 243 33 00

United Arab Emirates
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Levent +90 212 281 33 06

Brasil
Karakoy +90 212 293 42 27

Bulgaria
Ulus +90 212 269 04 78

Algaria
Macka +90 212 296 16 32

Czech Republic
Macka +90 212 230 95 97

Republic of China
Tarabya +90 212 299 26 31

Denmark
Findikli +90 212 245 03 85

France
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Finland
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South Africa
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India
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Croatia
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Spain
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Switzerland
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Italy
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Japan
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Portugal
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Russia
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Turkmenistan
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Ukraine
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Yugoslovia
Nisantasi +90 212 248 11 33

Greece
Beyoğlu +90 212 245 05 96

Embassies

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USA
+90 312 455 55 55 Kavaklidere

Afghanistan
+90 312 442 25 23 Cankaya

Germany
+90 312 455 51 00 Kavaklidere

Argentina
+90 312 446 20 61 - 62 G.O.P

Albania
+90 312 441 61 03 Cankaya

Australia
+90 312 459 04 31 - 33 Kavaklidere

Austria
+90 312 419 04 31 - 33 Kavaklidere

Azerbaijan
+90 312 491 16 81 Oran

Bangladesh
+90 312 439 27 50 - 51 Cankaya

Belarus
+90 312 441 67 69 Cankaya

Belgium
+90 312 446 82 47 G.O.P

Uae
+90 312 447 68 61 Cankaya

Bosnia and Herzegovina
+90 312 427 36 02 G.O.P

Brasil
+90 312 448 18 40 G.O.P

Bulgaria
+90 312 467 20 71 Kavaklidere

Algaria
+90 312 468 77 19 Cankaya

Czech Republic
+90 312 405 61 39 G.O.P

Chine
+90 312 436 06 28 G.O.P

Denmark
+90 312 468 77 60 G.O.P

Indonesia
+90 312 438 21 90 Cankaya

Morocco
+90 312 437 60 20 - 21 G.O.P

Philippines
+90 312 446 58 31 G.O.P

Palestine
+90 312 436 04 23 - 24 G.O.P

Finland
+90 312 426 19 30 G.O.P

France
+90 312 455 45 45 Kavaklidere

South Africa
+90 312 446 40 56 G.O.P

Georgia
+90 312 442 65 08 - 09 Cankaya

Jordan
+90 312 440 20 54 - 45 94 Cankaya

Croatia
+90 312 446 94 60 G.O.P

India
+90 312 438 21 95 Cankaya

Netherlands
+90 312 409 10 00 Yildiz

Iraq
+90 312 468 74 21 - 22 G.O.P

United Kingdom
+90 312 455 33 44 Cankaya

Iran
+90 312 468 28 21 G.O.P

Ireland
+90 312 446 61 72 G.O.P

Spain
+90 312 438 03 92 Cankaya

Israel
+90 312 446 36 05 G.O.P

Sweden
+90 312 455 41 00 Kavaklidere

Switzerland
+90 312 467 55 42 Kavaklidere

Italy
+90 312 426 54 60 Kavaklidere

Japan
+90 312 446 05 00 G.O.P

Canada
+90 312 436 12 75 G.O.P

Qatar
+90 312 441 13 64 Oran

Kazakhstan
+90 312 491 91 00 Oran

Kyrgyzstan
+90 312 491 35 06 Yildiz

Korea
+90 312 468 48 21 Cankaya

Kuwait
+90 312 445 05 76 G.O.P

N.C.T.R
+90 312 446 29 20 G.O.P

Cuba
+90 312 442 89 70 Cankaya

Libia
+90 312 438 11 10 Cankaya

Lithuania
+90 312 447 07 66 G.O.P

Lebonon
+90 312 446 74 85 G.O.P

Hungary
+90 312 442 22 73 Cankaya

Macedonia
+90 312 446 92 04 G.O.P

Malaysia
+90 312 446 35 47 G.O.P

Mexico
+90 312 442 30 33 Cankaya

Egypt
+90 312 426 10 26 Kavaklidere

Mongolia
+90 312 446 79 77 G.O.P

Moldova
+90 312 446 55 27 G.O.P

Nigeria
+90 312 442 08 10 G.O.P

Norway
+90 312 405 80 10 G.O.P

Oman
+90 312 447 06 30 G.O.P

Uzbekistan
+90 312 447 06 30 Cankaya

Pakistan
+90 312 427 14 10 G.O.P

Poland
+90 312 467 56 19 Kavaklidere

Portugal
+90 312 446 18 90 G.O.P

Romenia
+90 312 466 37 06 Cankaya

Russia
+90 312 439 21 22 Cankaya

Slovakia
+90 312 467 50 75 Kavaklidere

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+90 312 405 60 07 G.O.P

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+90 312 441 38 84 Cankaya

Syria
+90 312 440 69 57 Cankaya

Saudi Arabia
+90 312 468 55 40 G.O.P

Serbia Montenegro
+90 312 426 02 36 Kavaklidere

Chile
+90 312 447 34 18 G.O.P

Tacikistan
+90 312 446 16 02 G.O.P

Thailand
+90 312 467 34 09 Cankaya

Tunisia
+90 312 437 78 12 G.O.P

Turkmenistan
+90 312 441 71 22 Cankaya

Ukraine
+90 312 440 53 00 Cankaya

Vatican
+90 312 495 35 14 Cankaya

Venezuela
+90 312 438 71 35 Cankaya

Yemen
+90 312 446 26 37 G.O.P

New Zealand
+90 312 465 90 54 Kavaklidere

Greece
+90 312 448 08 73 G.O.P

Crossing the Turkish boarder

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Entry

The most common point of entry (and exit) for a tourist is one of the many Airports in Turkey.

Formalities are not too unusual for a seasoned traveler, but depending on the time of your arrival (and through which Port of Entry) delays and queues can be experienced.

One thing you should check before you arrive is the Turkish Visa Requirements relating to your Nationality. In most cases you are able to purchase a Tourist Visa in country - this is not 100% rule though so check before arrival.

At the Time of writing the Turkish Ministry of Foreign affairs posts Entry Visa information on their website here
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/MFA/ConsularInformation/ForForeigners/ VisaInformation/visafees.htm

A few things are noteworthy here:
If you intend to purchase your visa at the Turkish boarder, first look for the Visa issuing desk before you get into the queue for passport control. It can be quite frustrating having waited in line for some time only to be redirected back to the Visa Desk to buy your Visa.

Next check out the Visa prices and currencies, for Example a UK National is able to purchase a Tourist Visa at the boarder in Sterling, Euros or US Dollars, so if you are traveling as a family or in a large group, you may be able to save a little on currency cross exchange rates.

Finally make sure that you have reasonably new currency notes, in good condition, to the value of the Visa you intend to purchase. Coins are not normally accepted, old issue or torn tattered bank notes may be refused and the Visa Agent may not be able to give you change large value Bank notes.

Attention to these small details can speed up your entry quite significantly.

One other thing, which may enhance your visit, is to purchase your Duty Free goodies as you arrive in Turkey rather than in your county of departure. Tobacco and Alcohol goods can be significantly cheaper and it saves a lot of room on the overhead lockers on the plane. Locations of the Duty Free shops vary according to your point of entry; in some cases they are located before the Passport Control desk, in others in the baggage arrival hall, in all cases though the Duty Free Shops are very easy to find and they are always located before Turkish Customs Control.

A useful link here regarding Turkish duty free allowances (and other information)
http://www.turkishembassy.org/traveltourism/tips.htm

Having got through passport control, possibly having acquired your Duty Free Goods and gathered up your luggage, your final barrier to entry is Customs Control. In most cases this is not a problem but remember these guys have a very serious job to do. In my experience if you are patient and polite this is always reciprocated by the Customs officials and you will encounter few problems entering the country.

Departure

As with entering Turkey, leaving Turkey will present few surprises to a seasoned traveler. However always bear in mind the security issues related to international travel and leave enough time prior to departure to complete these formalities, the official recommendation is currently 2 hours prior to scheduled departure. More will cause you few problems, less can stress you out.

Again the process varies a little depending on the departure port, but you should be prepared for a minimum of 2 security checks, the First on Entering the Airport, checking your entire luggage, the second at the departure gate checking your carry on hand luggage, there can be intermediate checks too.

Hand luggage should not contain any sharp "weapon like" objects or hand tools (Manicure sets, Swiss Army Knives, leather-men and screwdrivers +etc) should you intend to travel with these or similar items it is advisable to pack them in your "Checked in" baggage. In some cases you will be asked to surrender "suspect" items to the Security Police for retrieval at the end of your journey.

You should also be prepared to turn on computers, hand held games, walkmans and any other battery operated equipment, irrespective of it being hand or checked in baggage. The watchword here as always is patience and courtesy, try to remember these guys are not "picking" on you, they are actually trying to "protect" you.

After checking in, getting your boarding pass it's on through Passport control and Customs Export Control. Note this link also has information about what you are allowed or not allowed to take out of the country.
http://www.turkishembassy.org/traveltourism/tips.htm

Finally you will find yourself in the departure lounge for some final Duty Free shopping and onto the Departure Gate. A word of caution, the inspection equipment at the departure gate is particularly sensitive, often requiring the removal of belts, shoes; any and all metal objects, to allow you to pass through the check without a "beep" It is advisable to be prepared for this by placing all of your metal objects on the inspection belt, this will greatly speed up the queue through the check and save a lot of frustration for yourself and fellow travelers.

Now onto the final "final"

Be aware that on some flights you will be asked to identify your checked in luggage before you board the flight. From experience this is a random requirement and only worthy of note in that should you fail to identify your baggage the flight will be held up and you will be called off the plane to do so, thereby suffering the contempt of your fellow passengers and a great deal of personal embarrassment.

Bon Voyage

TURKISH BATH

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No vacation to Turkey is complete without going to a Turkish Bath. The Hamam is the place where you can totally relax both body and mind, do not try to rush though, allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy and revitalize both your body and mind.

Every Turkish town will usually have a “Hamam” and in the Cities you will find many. The public bath in Çesme is close to the caravansary and many of the larger hotels also have private baths. However note that most public baths segregate the sexes, although in many of the larger hotels mixed sessions are normal. Either way you should check before you visit.

The origin of the Turkish bath is Roman and was later refined by the Ottomans and normally has 3 rooms for you to experience.

A steamy hot room, for a warm up and a scrubbing. Taking away any ingrained dirt and any layers of dead skin from your body.
A warm room, for soaping, washing and perhaps a massage.
A cool room, for resting, recuperating or just glowing.

As you first enter the Hamam you will be given a pair of wooden sandals (Takunya) and a linen towel (Pestemal) which you should fashion into a sarong to cover your modesty. After changing into the sarong and learning to balance on the sandals, you can enter the steam room. The idea here is to warm yourself up, open the pours of your body and begin the cleansing process so just sit and relax by one of the marble basins and pour warm water over

yourself and gently raise your body temperature.

The next phase is the soaping and scrubbing with a "kese" a rough

cloth mitten which removes loose or dead skin and any ingrained dirt. A word of caution – the “scrubbing” process can be somewhat vigorous so avoid going to the Hamam if you are a little “tender” after too much sunbathing.

Having got yourself thoroughly clean and relaxed you may wish to take a massage, experiences vary

here, but it is fair to say that after a good massage all your body will be totally relaxed, so much so you may have difficulty walking. So simply sit down again by the basins and recover for a little while.

Finally you can move into the “cool room” where you can sit down, have a nap or a snooze and relax with a snack over a glass of tea or Turkish coffee before going back out to face the world completely clean, glowing, relaxed, refreshed and invigorated.

Yacht Operators

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ÖZ YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad. Gerence 1005 Sok No:11 Bodrum - Muğla
Tel: (252) 313 81 68
Fax: (252) 313 81 68
www.ozyachting.com

ADAM VOYAGES
Kumbahçe Mah. İmren Sk. No: 8 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 37 64
316 49 86
Fax: (252) 316 49 86

AEGEAN YACHTING
Paşatarlası Cad. No: 21, 48400 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 15 17
316 47 98
Fax: (252) 316 57 49

ALİZE TOURISM
Kumbahçe Mah. Üçkuyular Cad. No: 11 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 14 01

APAK TUR TOURISM
Atatürk Cad. No: 14/2
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 52 43
Fax: (252) 316 39 98

APAZ DENİZCİLİK
Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No: 44 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 57 80
316 61 40
Fax: (252) 316 50 61

ARGOS YAT TOURISM
Firkateyn Sk. No: 27
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 98

ARYA TUR TOURISM
Tepecik Mah. Hamam Sk.
No: 24 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 15 80
316 58 54
Fax: (252) 316 50 59

ATLANTİS YACHTING
Eski Çeşme Mah. Firkateyn Sk. No: 19 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 98
Fax: (252) 316 58 57

BİTEZ YACHTING & TRAVEL AGENCY LTD.
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No:142 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 24 54
Fax: (252) 316 31 01

BODRUM EXPRES LİNES
Kale Cad. No: 18 Bodrum
Tel: (252) 316 10 87
316 40 67
Fax: (252) 313 00 77

BRAVO TOURISM
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No: 78 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 17 81
316 04 99
Fax: (252) 316 36 33

DURUKOS YACHTING
Çarşı Mah. Karantina Cd. No: 47 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 18 68
Fax: (252) 316 26 24

EGE YACHTING
Zeki Müren Cad. No: 21, 48400 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 17 34
316 15 17
Fax: (252) 316 57 49

ERA TOURISM
Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No: 4 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 10
Fax: (252) 316 53 38

FANTAZİ TOURISM
Gümbet, Club Hotel Flora Dükkanları No: 1 Bodrum
Tel: (252) 316 01 72
Fax: (252) 316 01 71

FLAMA TOUR
Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No: 222 C/D 48400 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 18 42
316 18 94
Fax: (252) 316 32 42

FORA TOURISM
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No: 224 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 46 64
313 30 46
Fax: (252) 316 12 66

GINO GROUP
Neyzen Tevfik Cad
No: 200/9 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 21 66
Fax: (252) 316 50 26

GİZ YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi 230/A Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 87 99
313 11 82
Fax: (252) 316 87 99

GROUP TOUR LIMITED, INC.
Nayır İşhanı Kat 2, 48400 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 32 76
Fax: (252) 316 32 76

GÜNDOĞAN YACHTING
48483 Gündoğan-Bodrum
Tel: (252) 387 70 39
Fax: (252) 387 70 01

GÜNSU YACHTING
Cafer Paşa Cad. No: 51 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 14 64
(212) 231 18 18
Fax: (252) 316 31 59
(212) 230 62 01

HALİKARNAS YACHTING
Türk Kuyusu Cad.
No: 33/1, Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 97
Fax: (252) 316 53 01

INTER TOURISM
Kıbrıs Şehitler Cad. Yokuşbaşı Mah. No: 27/A Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 30 55
316 21 86

ISIS TOURISM
Gümbet, Isıs Tatil Köyü Çarşısı No: 1
Asarlık Mevkii
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 95 01-12
Fax: (252) 316 86 03

KADIRGA YACHTING
Kumbahçe Mah. Lale Sk. No: 6 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 15 35

KARYA TOUR
Dr. Alim Bey Cad. No: 6 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 58 44
316 19 14
Fax: (252) 316 17 59

LORAN A.Ş.
Çarşı Mah. Eski Barlar Sk.
No: 26 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 25 78
316 24 63
Fax: (252) 316 38 33

MARİNA TUR TOURISM
Atatürk Cad. No: 103/A Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 18 40
Fax: (252) 316 52 00

MEDİ YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No: 174/B Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 50 74
Fax: (252) 316 50 75

MEHMET ALTUĞ AKALAN
P.K. 73, 48400
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 98 14
316 52 31

MERTUR TOURISM
Gümbet, Swoclup Otel Gümbet Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 24 09
Fax: (252) 316 98 92

MOTİF YACHT CHARTER SERVICE
Eskiçeşme Mh. Caferpaşa Cd. No. 6 BODRUM
Tel: (252) 316 23 09
Fax: (252) 316 35 22

NADİDE YACHTING
Eski Çeşme Mah. Kazancı Mevkii Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 81 33
Fax: (252) 316 98 56

NASU TOURISM
Dr. Alim Bey Cad. No: 2 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 15 51
316 21 34
Fax: (252) 316 43 21

NAITULUS YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No: 224/A Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 68 35
Fax: (252) 316 42 54

NOSTALGIA YACHTING
Umurca Mah. Manzara Üstü Mutlu Koy Tatil Sitesi C/A Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (242) 316 60 87
316 62 83
Fax: (242) 316 62 83

OĞUZ YACHTING
Davut Sok. 14, 48400
BODRUM
Tel: (252) 316 49 24
0.522. 217 27 37
Fax: (252) 316 49 24

OZ YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad Gerence 1005 Sok No 11 BODRUM - TURKIYE
Office : 90 252 313 81 60 Mobile :90 533 653 03 63
www.ozyachting.com

PUPA YACHTING
Firkateyn Sokak No: 19
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 98
316 58 57
Fax: (252) 316 77 10

PRUVA YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cd. No. 48/B
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 313 76 63
Fax: (252) 316 01 39

SALMAKİS TOURISM
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
No: 106 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 28 77
316 27 38
Fax: (252) 316 27 37

SARAH MİA YATI
Hortma Mevki Yahşi Yalısı Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 829 61 30
(532) 266 00 17
Fax: (252) 316 10 96

SELİN YAT. TUR. İŞL. TİC. A.Ş. MOTİF TURİZM
Asarlık Mevkii Gündem Hotel Gümbet, Bodrum
Tel: (252) 316 23 09
316 15 36
Fax: (252) 316 35 22

SEVER YACHTING
Turgut Reis Cad. No: 35
Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 23 40
316 74 30
Fax: (252) 316 74 30

SJ TRAVEL & YACHTING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad.
Yat Limanı Karşısı, 218/A 48400 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 05 61
316 86 55
Fax: (252) 316 84 46

SPORT TOURISM
Eski Çeşme Mah. Gümbet Mevkii Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 12 47
Fax: (252) 316 32 77

SUNDAY YAT İŞL.
Mustafa Akif Ekeman Çarşı Mah. İskele Meydanı
P.K. 282 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 46 86

TUSSOCK CRUISING
Neyzen Tevfik Cad. Saray Sk. No: 2, Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 22 36
316 83 93
Fax: (252) 316 37 68

VERİTAŞ YACHTING
Cevat Şakir Cad. No: 30 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 16 82
Fax: (252) 316 39 51

YILDIZ YACHTING
Kumbahçe Mah. Rasattepe Sitesi No: 7 P.K. 132 Bodrum-Muğla
Tel: (252) 316 16 55

YOUNG TOURS
Sümbül Sk. 25/C 48400 Gümbet-Bodrum
Tel: (252) 816 55 43
Fax: (252) 316 71 68

YACHTING

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The azure waters of the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea surround Turkey to the south, west and north, making a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches in which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night.

The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to the Mavi Yolculuk, or Blue Voyage, an idyllic cruise which travels to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of Mount Olimpos and the remains of thousands of ancient civilisations.

Sailing in Turkey also allows visitors to experience the hospitality of the people in the coastal villages and towns. The tempered winds blowing from west and northwest make the long summers ideal for yachting, and seem to encourage an appreciation of nature. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3000 meters above sea level.

Marinas

Turkey's most established marinas lie on the southern Aegean and Mediterranean coasts at Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Ayvalik, Mersin, Datca, Bozburun, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. These well-equipped harbours contain all the services and provisions any yacht would require. Antalya, Bodrum Dalaman, Izmir and Istanbul airports provide quick links to all marinas in Turkey, ensuring departure by yacht within a day of landing.

Yacht Marinas registered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Yacht Ports with Tourism Investment Certificate
			Capacity
City	Type	Port Name	On sea	On shore
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Pr	Bodrum Yalikavak Yacht Port	336	100
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Secondary Yacht Port	Kalkedon Marina	200	200
MUGLA/ Bodrum	Secondary Yacht Port	Karada Marina Bodrum	144	50
MUGLA/ Datca	Secondary Yacht Port	Meersea Kormen Yacht Port	246	56
MUGLA/ Gocek	Docking Place for Yachts	Il-tur Tourism and Yachting Administration JSC	80	-
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Yacht Slipway Facility	Marmarin Yacht Slipway Facility	-	200
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Secondary Yacht Port	Marti Marina and Yachting Administration JSC	301	70
MUGLA/ Marmaris	Yacht Slipway Facility	Yacht Slipway Facility	-	100
MUGLA/ Turgutreis	Secondary Yacht Port	Alacatur Tourist Facilities Yacht Port	40	12
MUGLA/ Turgutreis	Principal Yacht Port	Turgutreis Yacht Port	455	100

Gulettes

The singular design of the gulette, Turkey's indigenous sea-going vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies the Blue Voyage. Over the years gulettes have evolved from traditional fishing and cargo vessels into their present profile of a broad beam and wide deck.

Constructed mainly in the shipyards of Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, these boats are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging. The number of passengers a gulette carries depends on the boat's size, although most of them accommodate between eight and twelve people. These vessels have speparate accommodation for passengers, and chartering one will also include services and entertainment. Modern gulettes are comfortably equipped with most home comforts, and encourages a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all the passengers with a friendly relationship with the crew.

Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group or individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, a gulette can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships simply cannot. In many ways a gulette is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.

Leaving Yachts in Turkish Marinas

Foreigners may leave their yachts in Turkey at a licensed yacht harbour or docking area for the purpose of storage, maintenance or repair, for a period of two years and leave the country.

In such cases, they must apply to the regional customs office with a document issued by a yacht harbour or docking area, and the requested process will be recorded in their passports. Owners may leave their yachts for up to five years, provided that the yachts sail from the harbour at least once every two years. At the end of 5 years, the Ministry of Tourism has the right to extend the length of stay.

Documents to be requested during time extension:

Yacht ownership certificate
Certificate proving the stay of yacht for five years
Certificate proving the usage of yacht by yacht owners at least once every two years
a - Yacht Registration Form copies
Certificate of stay in yacht harbour or yacht docking area licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
a - Docking agreements

Blue Flag Campaign

MARINAS AND YACHT PLACES

Ağanlar A.Ş. 0252 3167108 / 0252 3161683

Ağantur A.Ş. 0252 3105150 / 0252 3165155

Ceklift 0252 3136753 / 0252 3136755

Ethemoğlu 0252 3162148 / 0252 3134133

Mels A.Ş. 0252 3163106

Hamit Rüştü 0252 3160653

Mercan Yatçılık 0252 3162880 / 0252 3136891

Yat Lift 0252 3167842 / 0252 3136891

YACHT PRODUCE PLACES

Dinç Arslan 0252 3138992

Dirmil tersanesi 0252 3166658

Ege Yat A.Ş. 0252 3161734

Hasan Ali Bayar 0252 3165126

Mehmet Kocatepe 0252 3689151

İlkay Mıstık 0252 3689695

Mustafa Cengiz 0252 3185119

Mustafa Caner 0252 3165272

YACHT PLACES

Bofor Ltd.Şti 0252 3162054

İsmet Cengiz 0252 3165338

Niyazi Müştü 0252 5310295

Map

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How To Go ?

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By Road

By car
There are many possible ways to get to Bodrum. The roads are generally tarred and in fair condition. However extreme caution must be taken while driving in Turkey. Most of the roads are not fenced off and villages and town are located in close proximity to main roads, therefore it is highly possible to encounter problems.

When you reach Istanbul, You can get on to the fast ferry that operates between Yenikapi / Istanbul and Bandirma. The trip is 1h45m. From Bandirma, the route to follow is respectively ; Balikesir, Manisa, Izmir, Söke, Milas and finally Bodrum.

The distance is approx. 800 km.

By bus
There are many bus operating companies that have regular services to and from Bodrum. The fare is inexpensive and the ride is very comfortable in fully air-conditioned buses. However the fare varies according to the standards and the quality of the operator. The journey is about 8h30min from Istanbul and about 4h from Izmir.

Transportation to Bodrum from all over Turkey through bus services is available. Bus terminal is in the city center.

Bus Station Tel:(+90-252) 316 26 37

By Sea

There are regular ferryboat services to the Greek islands of Cos and Rhodes. There are also connections to Knidos, Didim and Dalyan. The ferryboats and sea-buses all leave from the main harbor.

Bodrum Ferryboat Agency:(+90-252) 316 0882
Bodrum Express (Sea Bus): (+90-252) 316 10 87

By Air

The Bodrum-Milas Airport is 30 km. from the city center. Transportation is provided by Turkish Airlines, taxis and minibuses.
www.thy.com.tr

Airport Tel: (+90-252) 523 01 01

HISTORY

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It is soon becomes clear to every visitor to Turkey that the region is steeped in Ancient history, Bodrum, the ancient city of “Halicarnassus” is for sure no exception to this.

Excavation sites place the settlement of the Town as far back as 5000 years and area has been used as a trading port pretty much since then, the regions calm waters and natural harbor being the main contributors. Around 300 – 400 BC Bodrum became the capital of the Carian Empire further enhancing it’s trading reputation whilst gaining fame for it’s local Boat Building Skills, the latter of which survives to this day in the form of the Bodrum gulet.

Bodrum and one of the 7 wonders of the world:
“The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus”
Constructed for King Maussollos, the Persian Satrap of Caria and completed around 350 BC, three years after his death. This highly ornate 40-Meter marble structure adorned with friezes, statues of horses and men survived for 16 Centuries before an earthquake damaged the roof and colonnade. The structure unfortunately then suffered “Man Made” damage in the 1500’s when the Knights of St. John used virtually all the stones from the Mausoleum to fortify their Crusader Castle.

Today only the foundations are visible at the original site of the Mausoleum, but remnants of stones, can be seen within the walls and structure of Bodrum Castle. For the real history buff Statues, sculptures and remains of the frieze from the Mausoleum are on display in The British Museum.

A final anecdote to the History of the Mausoleum has to be the story of the “Halicarnassus Fisherman” Cevat Sakir. It is said that, in a letter to the Queen of England, he requested that the Mausoleum parts be returned to Bodrum arguing that “such exquisite works of art were not finding their true place under the foggy and gray sky’s of London.” The response he received in true Victorian eloquence allegedly stated: “Thank you for reminding us of the matter, We have painted the ceiling where the Mausoleum is located in blue.”

Dominating the Town from all aspects is the castle of St. Peter, its origins date back to the 14th century and was established by The Knights of St. John of Malta. The completion of the Bodrum castle when added to their existing bases on Rhodes and Cos afforded them a foothold in Asia Minor and control of the most heavily used shipping waters of the day.

Construction on the castle took place through the 15th century, the first phase, walls and chapel being completed around 1437. Inside the Castle large areas of rock were excavated to form a series of Cisterns (14 in all) which were used to collect and store rainwater to supply the Knights during times of siege.

The Castle has undergone several different uses over the years, houses have been built within, public baths installed, a minaret was added to the chapel (converting it into a mosque) and has actually been used as a prison.

During the First World War a warship fired on the Castle, causing structural damage to several towers and toppling a minaret. After the war the castle was used to house an Italian garrison who made some repairs to the towers before finally withdrawing in 1921.

For almost 40 years after the Italian withdrawal the Castle stood idle and was used only to store artifacts from local excavations and shipwrecks. Finally though the castle has been refurbished and opened up as a tourist attraction housing one of the finest museums in the region.

About Bodrum

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Located on the Aegean coast of Turkey, less than 4 hours drive from Izmir, easily accessed by air (and quite often by sea) Bodrum offers a host of entertainment to the casual and serious visitor alike. It is difficult to think that anybody visiting Turkey has not heard of or visited Bodrum.

First impressions can be misleading; a sleepy sun drenched town of whitewashed houses nestling on a beautiful hillside overlooking the blue waters of the Aegean would be reasonable. However to actually understand Bodrum and what the region has to offer is something, which can only gained by direct experience.

Bodrum truly offers something for everybody, sun, sea, beaches, vista, food, shopping, history, daytime amusement and Nightlife to rival anything to be found in the Mediterranean. From a toddler to retiree all are accommodated.

The 11th century castle of St. Peter provides the focal point of the town. Which also seems to neatly divide the shopping, restaurant and entertainment area from the peaceful palm-lined waterfront promenade. During the summer months this is stocked with the famous Bodrum wooden “Gullets” and will eventually lead you to the marina occupied by exquisite yachts from all parts of the world.

Depending on your mood, you can chose to sit and relax in one of the many waterside cafés and let the world wash by you. Or you can take a daily blue cruse, or sign up for an underwater scuba adventure.

Bodrum’s waters are renowned for its copious lagoons, secluded bay’s, unique reef, cave and rock formations, natural sponges and rich aquatic life. The nice part is you do need not be an Olympic athlete to enjoy these but should you have an adventures bent book a trip on one of the dive boats and scuba your day away. The only thing you need to do is make sure you have sufficient sun protection and a good supply of sun lotion.

Dining out is also an experience not to be missed, the best of the Turkish Kitchen, delicious seafood, Aegean specialty dishes and International cuisine are all available. A long, relaxing typical Turkish meal consisting of “Meze” to start, main course of Fish (or Meat) with fruits or delicious Turkish sweets to finish accompanied by one of the excellent local wines or even the traditional “Lions Milk” (Raki) is a must for any visitor to experience. However caution should be your watchword with Raki, it is a delicious and versatile drink, but it can also “creep up” on the unaware – you have been warned!

For the more energetic visitor, daytime (or overnight) excursions are available. Within an easy drive of Bodrum can be found the historical sites of Efesus, Pamukale and Dalyan, Village and Market town tours can also be arranged by many of the local travel agents. Jeep Safari, Paint Ball, off Road Trekking, Underwater Tours, Paragliding or a Turkish Bath may be of appeal to more Adventist types.

All in all, Bodrum has and does offer something for every age group and every taste, be they a history buff, a shopping junkie, a frustrated sailor, a Disco Freak or simply a sand, sea and sun worshiper. Bodrum fulfils and provides the facilities for an enjoyable, relaxing and enriching experience for your annual vacation for all the family.