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Sunday, 11 September 2016

Aegean and Greek Charter | Yacht Charter Turkey

Fethiye

Boarding starts at 15:30 from Fethiye Harbor.
The harbor town Fethiye is located at bay surrounded by pine forests in the Gulf of Fethiye. With its sheltered harbor for yachts, colorful bazaars, numerous beautiful beaches and bays rich coastline, gorgeous, partly uninhabited islands, Fethiye for a long time a famous tourist destination.

Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient legendary city Telmesa. Earlier this place was dedicated to Apollo. To IV century BC the city had close economic relations with the Greek island Rhodes , and after the IV century it was included by the Romans in the Lycian state. In the VIII century BC Telmes was renamed Anastasiopolis and in the IX century BC Macri was named. Only in 1914 the city got its real name Fethiye – in honor of a military pilot Fethi Bey, who died in the line of duty.
Lycian rock tombs belonging to ancient kings, are in the center of Fethiye. You can them from almost every part of city.
The main advantage of this resort – a calm sea . 5 km to the northeast of Fethiye are wide Calis beach 8.5 km to the south is the famous Oludeniz beach – " Blue Lagoon ", which is famous for its picturesque scenery. Both beaches offer tourists a wide range of restaurants.

From land Fethiye is protected by mountains covered with pine trees . That`s why there are so popular paragliding – paraglider slow descent from the mountain Babadag seaward.
In Fethiye you can devote time to the classical relaxation: swimming in the sea , sunbathing on the beaches – or plunge into the nightlife. Also here you can go diving , visit the spa , bars, cafes, restaurants and so on.

Rhodes Island

Our trip is starting from one of the one of that beautiful places in the world where ancient is adjacent to the civilization, the sea to the mountains, with the slow pace of temperament. Rhodes Island has extensive excursion programs.
During the walk, you will visit the main sights of the city of Rhodes Palace of the Grand Masters, an ancient hospital, numerous residences, and street knights. Also, it is necessary to visit the hill of Monte Smith, with a breathtaking view of the old and the new cities, the ruins of the temple of Apollo, the ancient stadium and theater.
The island is really rich about magnificent beaches located on the east coast of Rhodes. The long sandy beach Tsambika is 26 km southeast of the island’s capital. Everyone can take part in water sports. Very close to beach nearby monastery of Panagia Tsambika and a small church are located here. There are legends that this place helps to people who want to have a child or family.

Agate Beach is located on the other side of a small hill in the east. Golden sand and shallow waters make this beach ideal for those who would like to take vacation with children.

Lindos City

To get the Acropolis you can either walk or ride a donkey. The road to the Acropolis is very picturesque. You will meet stone fountains that still supplied with water by means of ancient aqueducts, past the white square houses with sky-blue shutters and gates. You will walk throughout the gardens, laden with pots and sweet taverns with magnificent flavors.
Reached the top and after visiting the ancient city, do a couple of shots of cozy bay St. Peter and Lindos town aerial view.

Lindos Beach is so beautiful while you are standing on top of Acropolis. Therefore, if you come to see the Acropolis you should also get acquainted with the beach. Gorgeous golden sand and all the necessary infrastructure for a rest at your disposal. And if you decided to stay for dinner at one of the local taverns, it`s majestic place for to spend evening here after sunset. Acropolis decorated with special illumination.
Dinner and overnight staying on the island.

Symi Island

The main settlement of the island was small village Symi. Symi houses are painted with different colors. This fact made this place fantastically beautiful. It is possible to see ruins of fortress of knights, which was constructed on the Acropolis place. In addition, on the top of mountain, the church of the Virgin Mary and fortress are located. If you will have the opportunity, you can visit a museum and an operating monastery Panormitis with magnificent wall painting.

Bozburun, Bozukkale (Loryma)

Bozburun are famous like a ship workshops. Very popular wooden yachts had been made here. During walk on hills, it is possible to meet the remains of the ancient city of Larumna. Bozburun has become a central attraction, visited by tourists from all across the world. We will cruise to Selimiye Bay for lunch.

Here were found the remains of 11th century ships that are exhibited in the museum of Bodrum. In the ancient city Bozukkale (Loryma) is a castle, which is a quadrangle with the city walls and 9 temples. Name Bozukkale means Crooked Castle and may be associated with the fact that one wall of the castle is destroyed. Due to its location and narrow entrance to the port, it is also used by the Greek forces during the Peloponnesian naval battle. Karor leader of the Athenians gathered all his ships here before kunidusskoy war in 395 BC. The port is used for the preparation of the attack on Rhodes in 305 BC.

Ekincik Bay, Dalyan

Heading to Ekincik. This bay is famous about big blue crabs. Later we will visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the world Istuzu beach.
Here you can sunbathe and swim in the river delta of Dalyan on the long sandy beach (natural reserve area of Turkey). After lunch on the boat, you can sail with the wind through the reeds to the ancient city with its Lycia exotic settlement and a trip to the lake along Kogcegiz with diameters 65 sq. km. You can discover the old Turkey, observe internationally famous Caretta Caretta turtles, whose ancestors came from the water to the land 95 million years ago. While traveling by boat on Dalyan, you can see , the Lycian tombs of kings IV, city of Caunos, Roman baths, a church and an amphitheater.
Second stop yacht awaits us in this day of healing and rejuvenating skin diseases for lifestyle sources. Natural pool filled with sulfurous water and the bottom is covered with healing mud.

Tersane Island (Monastir Island)

Tersane Island – is the largest island of the Gulf of Fethiye, a bay with shipyards in turn is the widest bay of the island. On the island before being deported Greeks lived . On the plain in the center of the island there are several ruined houses and a church .
Another Harbor is a ten minute walk from the shores of the bay. Here, presumably, was located the ancient Delphic Thelandira leagues – the Union of Cities (5 miles). During the Byzantine Empire was built on the island Navy Yard, later expanding and strengthening the Ottoman Turks. Ruins shipyards are still visible.

The eastern part of the bay is especially convenient for parking, so it is relatively shallow and protected from the wind. Tersane one of the few surviving monuments of his era.
Then out gulet will cruise to Aga Harbor for dinner and overnight stay.
You will really surprised when you will see ancient ruins of Hamam Bay! The region is known as a Cleopatra’s Bath, or Sunken Bath Bay coastal tectonics, such as the formation of the bay in the Gulf with many bays. A careful examination of the hill slope behind the bay, which is active in the past, this hill is a crater lake of tectonic structure and reducing water channels, clearly visible from the shore. The monastery dark, pine trees and up the hill from the shore in some places covered with carob trees. Structure of an ancient wall running parallel to the direction of the north-east coast and other small remnants of ancient Lyciare minds me that you are not far from the city. Lydia Network Port can be reached by a hiking trail approximately 1.5 hours.

Domuz Island , Kizil island

After breakfast we will visit one more magic place Domuz Island. Name of Domuz came from story about wild boars lived on this island.
This is a magnificent place for diving ! You can see ancient ruins underwater.
At sunset, the sun hits the stones and turns crimson red in color, a color that resembles the island soil. The island got its name from this phenomenon. There is very little infrastructure on this island. The southern tip of the island has a lighthouse that guides maritime traffic. To the north-west are the Deliktas Islands, ideal for diving and fishing. The red waves off the east coast of the island wash the wide sand beach and are best suited for swimming. Then we will cruise to Arap Island for dinner and overnight stay.

Fethiye

You will leave the gullet with precious memories by 10:30.

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Sunday, 19 June 2016

Bodrum is very different with Blue Cruise Tours


Bodrum entertains many domestic and foreign tourists with its sea, its very green forests and its amusing night life every year. Bodrum is one of the favourite resorts today. It is one of the resorts which is also known around the world; not only in Turkey. When you go to visit Bodrum, first element which you will notice is its white houses. As soon as you arrive to Bodrum, the white houses welcome you like a bride. Read More....

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Family Gulet Cruises


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Gocek Island is a location to enjoy the nearby culture in taverns and cafes. There are many fantastic ports of call on Marmaris gulet cruises. Marmaris Gulet cruises are fascinating and fulfilling. They are a special trip in an unusual kind of ship. If you can make very good conclusions about your excursion, you will be delighted to discover that your trip will go effortlessly.

If you have made a decision to go on Gulet cruising, congratulations – it will possibly be 1 of the most joyful cruises you ever took.I am scheduling one particular 7 days every single summer with my family. I’ve tried out the two Turkey coastline and Adriatic one particular. Adriatic sea is by significantly far more stunning… wonderful.

I will share with you some tips you ought to know when getting ready for your blue voyage.
one) Get only your closest close friends. The Gulet is tiny environment exactly where you’ll commit your 7 days or two. If you are on that tiny space with folks you do not like or with troubleseekers, it can destroy your total trip. I know. We have been after with our buddies and their buddies. One particular dude was such a soreness that he has almost ruined our complete vacation.

two) As always on cruising, there is a captain. It is particular person of authority and command when you are on sea. Despite the fact that he is there to make your cruise joyful, although traveling, you need to listen to captain’s instructions. The reason for that is mostly your safety and security of the yacht by itself. As constantly, there could be a bad whether and captain generally is aware of the forecast and when you must stay in the marine and when it is very good to go. Forcing your captain to established sails and go to an additional location when a poor no matter whether is forecast could lead to you disagreeable time with massive waves. If you are in Adriatic sea and with skillful captain, it is not hazardous, but it could search terrifying if you haven’t experienced negative weather conditions on the sea ahead of.
three) Sexual intercourse in the cabins. Effectively, as it is attractive and need to-have encounter on this kind of voyages, be forewarned. If you are loud at all, it will be read by all. Gulet is a picket boat and you are on the water… it transfers seem like nuts.  The very same advice applies for conversing about an individual driving his back again. Extra cautious.

These are my 3 tips you generally won’t locate in brochures and other methods, but are absolute have to-know for enjoyable and joyful trip.By the way… if you are considering a gulet cruise in Croatia, I absolutely suggest it. It is relaxing, tasteful encounter you’ll by no means overlook.

Turkish gulet cruises are not just about making the most of a passionate method of transport on a single of the world’s most tranquil seas they give visitors the likelihood to explore the nooks and bays of the Turkish Riviera and learn the culture in-depth. 1 of the central pillars of Turkish lifestyle is the nation’s delicacies and the delight that Turkish people take in the various dishes that hail from the country.

Monday, 11 April 2016

Izmir, Urla | Boat Yacht Charter Turkey


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Urla is a must seen place with its old history that comes from antic eras and nature. The town of Izmir city, offers an enjoyable holiday with its crystal clear water, nature and historical buildings. The town where is all belonged to island, offers best view of Aegean for visitors.

Karantina island is most known place in Urla. Island that is connected to town by earth road, there is Klazomenai antic city remains. Antic city was an important region for olive oil production in antic eras. There are many villages that attract visitors in Urla. Bademler village, Ovacik, Ozbek village and Barbaros village are some of them.

Demirci beach, Guvendik hill, Malgaca thermal waters and Urla island are must seen places in Urla. Moreover, Greek houses are other must seen places. The town that embraces nature and history, offers a warm holiday with boutique otels.In recent, when sea and holiday words come to mind, it always reminded blue cruise. It is an option for those who would like to enjoy sea and sun. Blue cruise tours are offering to try new tastes except seeing different places.

It is able to have holiday what route you want in private yacht charter option. There is also cabin charter option except private yacht charter. It is chartered only one cabin by joining available yacht tours. Cabins are generally for two people.

Gulets are mostly preffered in private yacht charter option in yacht charter Bodrum and other blue cruise routes. Gulets are luxury wooden yachts. They were using in freight shipment and fishery in the past, but modernized for blue cruise today.

Turkyacht organizes blue cruise tours for gulet charter Bodrum and other routes. Please visit our website to get more informations about other routes and luxury yachts. Blue cruise tours are for six months. It begins in April and lasts until October.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

From Marmaris to Fethiye for Blue Cruise

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Blue you can realize. The sea and sky too. However the Blue Sea is a mystery." Poet Melih Cevdet Anday`s lines come rolling off my tongue as the yachts or gulets set sail from Marmaris to Fethiye and the deep blue sea draws my soul immediately in, upload to that the pine trees` bright green that spreads over the water as if to cool off, and my entire being is tossed hither and yon till it lands at Ekincik. Passing Dalyan, it turns first to Disibilmez and then to the headlands at Kurtoglu where it plunges into Fethiye Bay, cutting a wide circle from left to proper. Then it`s Bedri Rahmi cove followed through Gocek and from there to the Dodecanese island and then Kayakoy, where it after all lands like a bird.

The blessings of the blue cruise Known in ancients as Physkos, this historical port town of Caria dates back to 900 B.C. Following the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods and short rule by way of the Mentesogulları principality,it joined the Ottoman empire following a conquest by way of Suleyman the Magnificent in 1522 and came to be referred to as Mimaras and its later variations, Mermeris and Marmaris. Most of the Carian ruins lie in the vicinity of the Bozburun peninsula. The most important historical structure in the town center is the fortress erected by means of Suleyman. concept to have been built firstly by the ıonians, Marmaris Castle was opened up for agreement following the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923. different Ottoman buildings in the town include the Hafza Sultan Caravanserai and the vaulted bazaar in the old marketplace. For years a tranquil city of fishermen and sponge-divers, Marmaris became one of Turkey`s leading centers of tourism beginning in the 1980s. whether or not you arrive via airplane at Dalaman or over land, when you`ve crossed the closing hills down the road lined with pines, you`ll encounter a signal saying here`s Marmaris!. This is the handiest spot for getting a bird`s eye view of the town.

When you succeed in the coast, you`ll either plunge wholeheartedly into the fast-paced motion, or set sail for a quiet vacation on one of the many available private yachts , private gulets and try to fathom the `deep blue sea`. The `Blue Cruise ,Blue voyage or yachy cruise you`ll make from Marmaris to Fethiye will take you into waters where inexperienced mingles with blue, and you won`t know whether or not it`s real or simply a dream. Ekincik Bay will have to be your first stop after leaving Marmaris. You`ll anchor at the vaulted Woods in the pine-shaded Semizce 1 and Semizce two coves, where you can revel in delightful evenings at the clubs and restaurants on the shore. And if you anchor in the open sea off Dalyan, which takes its name from the house`s herbal canals and the fishing weirs set up right here, you can now not only excursion the canals in one of the small boats waiting at the shore, you can also have a soothing dust bath at one of the nearby spas. Meanwhile the king rock tombs, the historic city of Kaunos, and iztuzu beach, nesting ground of the Caretta caretta, are some of the added blessing of this directions.. Plenty of coves and islands The bays ,the coves or the islands and the of Fethiye and Gocek are a ways and away the handiest stops on this destination. No sooner will you input the cove than an array of incredibly lovely islands such as Domuz, Tersane, Gocek, Tavsan and Yassica (fanciful names that translate as, for example, `Pig` and `Rabbit`) will upward push before you. Domuz island, so named for the many wild boar that used to roam there, is covered with olive groves and pine trees.

The island also has a harbor naturally sheltered from the wind. The Yassica islands, where you can watch the world`s most beautiful sunsets, are small and have no touristic facilities. just select a patch of land, tie up your boat and take a hike; on the biggest one you will come to a lake that makes it all value the attempt. Tersane, the largest of the islands on the Gocek aspect, boasts the homes of the former Anatolian Greeks which were vacated in the inhabitants replace of 1918. Gocek island, first choice for those who favor to keep in city and swim at the nearest beach, is an excellent port for you and your luxury yacht or luxury gulet. The minute you get there, you can anchor at both the municipal marina or one of the private marinas and comb out into the town, where your feet will lead you automatically into the slender back streets with their bustling array of colorful shops if hiding out in private bays is your thing, you will coincidence scores of them at Gocek. Kille, Taslica, Sarsala, Hamam and Gobun to mention just a few. At the front to Taslica cove, also known as `Bedri Rahmi Cove`, the first thing you`ll realize are the rock tombs minimize into the hills on your right, to be followed via the figure of a fish painted on a rock through none different than Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu himself, one of Turkey`s major painters and poets of the ultimate century. The inexperienced foliage and smell of the storax trees that line Boynuz Buku from finish to end will immediately begin you daydreaming. The emerald coves of Sarsala and Hamam cove with its ancient ruins submerged underneath the water will be the most beautiful bluecruise stops on your shuttle. When you anchor at this cove, you can either swim directly out to the baths, or view the ruins from land as you stroll below the pines.

 Later, when you set sail as soon as once more, you`ll come to the coves of Yavansu and Gobun The luxury yacht Deadelmare is 26 meters in length. She provides five well designed and cushy cabins to accommodate 10 special guests. The guest cabins comprise of one grasp, two master ,two double cabins and one twin cabins. each cabin is fitted with air conditioning as well as en suites. best ports the luxury gulet Deadelmare serves are Rhodes , Kos ,Gocek, Fethiye, Marmaris and Bodrum. She is additionally fully equipped to trip open seas and lengthy distances as far as Santorini and Meis. Hand in hand with nature and history When you flip towards Fethiye from the coves of Gocek, you will come to three islands. One of them is referred to as Kizil Ada, the `crimson island`, for the reddish hue the sand and pebbles on its shore take on at sunset. The islands big and small to the northwest of this island are a favorite place with diving buffs. Sovalye or knight island just at the front to Fethiye is a spot as soon as used via the Knights of Rhodes. As you unfurl your sails and head for the islands, you will turn at Bozburun and iblis point to arrive at the Bay of Belcegiz. here, where you will in finding nature and history hand in hand, is the island of Gemiler and, instantly opposite it, the village of Kayakoy nestled in the hills. As Gemile entertains `blue cruise` enthusiasts with its ruins dating back to the Byzantine length, it also offers the added blessing of the international`s most stunning sunsets. A quantity of ruins have been unearthed in the excavations that have been under manner here because 1991 underneath the path of the Fethiye. Read More..

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Discover Greek Islands and Turkey

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 Bodrum

Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. On the first day, our gulet will remain anchored in Bodrum Port for dinner and stay at the port an overnight.
Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The Gokova Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in Europe. With abundant sunshine, crystal clear waters, continuous blue skies, good anchorages and friendly people, this coast offers many diversities. There are many unspoiled areas rich in natural beauty and in costal settlements and villages.
Bodrum is a port city in Mugla Province, in the south western Aegean Region of Turkey. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gokova. The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bodrum Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and the marina. The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archeology and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.

Kos Island, Kos Island

After breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the gulet. Then we will cruise to Kos Island.Kos Island is really well worth visiting. Kos is the island that gave the world Hippocrates, the father of medicine. The third largest island of the Dodecanese, it is a very green island with an excellent infrastructure and large roads lined up with palm trees. During your visit to Kos Island, you must certainly visit the ancient ruins of the city that are numerous and remarkable, the ruins of 'Asklipios", the 'Castle of the Knights'and the huge tree of Hippocrates (trunk diameter is 11,5 meters!). On Kos you will find some of the finest beaches in the Dodecanese islands of Greece. With many archaeological sites in and around the town, Kos is the ideal place for walking or cycling. Dinner and overnight stay at Kos Island.

Pserimos Island, Leros Island

We will cruise to Pserimos Island early in the morning. Pserimos is an islet located between Kos and Kalymnos, about six nautical miles north of Kos and close to the Turkish coast. The total area is only about 15sq km and there is only a handful of permanent residents, around 100 who rely on fishing and tourism.
The island is a popular destination for tourists who arrive from Kos or Kalymnos on small excursion boats or pirate-type tourist ships that arrive daily throughout the summer. Pserimos is a good day out for those wishing to avoid organised beaches of Kos or Kalymnos but the beach, though large, can get crowded once all the day trip boats arrive.
The beach is wide, deep, very sandy with shallow waters well sheltered in the deep bay and lined with beachside tavernas and cafes that catch the daily trade. There is a small harbour for boat mooring. There's not much to see beside the single sandy beach though tracks lead over the rocky treeless hills to small coves. Then we will cruise to Ada Leros Island.
Leros is an island with a very healthy climate ideal for a quiet holiday. Evergreen, with many inviting coves and beautiful sandy beaches, Leros relaxes the visitor with its tranquil landscape. Not very touristy, the main port of Lakki is one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in Greece. It was designed by Mussolini's architects in 1923 and although in defiance of the dictator's wishes, the capital was subsequently moved above the village of Platanos. The rest of the island is green with stunning beaches and large bays. Leros is the ideal home base for sailing trips to the coast of Turkey and the other Dodecanese islands. Dinner and overnight stay at Leros Island.

Patmos Island

We will cruise to Patmos Island early in the morning. Known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean, Patmos island is the holy island of Christians, where the Apocalypse of St. John was written. Visitors of this Dodecanese island today are split into two groups, the first half that still come to the island because of its religious significance and the second half comes here to enjoy the lovely beaches, the serenity and the unique character of the island and its people. Patmos is a quiet island at night, but a busy stop by day for the many cruise ships that have made it a port of call. Patmos is a spectacular island with great beaches and a unique landscape, an island where tourism until recently was low-key but has been growing steadily. Don't miss the unique Easter celebrations (Greek Orthodox Easter) where you will have the chance to see a staging of Christ's Last Supper. Also, take an evening stroll through the narrow streets of Hora or Chora and watch the sunset from Kastelli hill. Dinner and overnight stay at Patmos Island. 

Lipsi Island

We will cruise to Lipsi Island early in the morning.Lipsi is a tiny island covered with white washed houses and little churches with blue domes. It is an island where cars are almost non-existent and where most of the local life takes place at the island's port. Lipsi is a very beautiful and authentic island of the Dodecanese where during the day you can watch the fishermen beat octopuses on the quays that will be served later that night in one of the many cafes set on the tiny port. Dinner and overnight stay at Lipsi Island.

Kalymnos Island, Kalymnos Island

We will cruise to Kalimnos Island early in the morning. Kalimnos is best known as the island of some of the world's finest sponge divers. Although Kalimnos is a developing tourist centre, you can still see the sponge fishermen at work even today and you can still experience the islanders' traditional way of life.
On this beautiful island of Kalimnos in the Dodecanese, you can take nice walks, swim in beautiful caves, and discover lovely beaches and unspoiled scenery, an example of which is the authentic village of Vathi hidden in a beautiful green valley. Due to its mountainous landscape, Kalymnos is also one of the best places to practice mountain climbing!
Also, most of the beaches of Kalymnos are equipped with water sport facilities. The wonderful sunsets over the tiny island Telendos are not to be missed - they are on par with those of Santorini! Dinner and overnight stay at Kalimnos Island.

Turgutreis, Karaincir

We will cruise back to Turkey via Turgutreis. We will have a swimming stop at Karaincir on the way back to Bodrum. Karaincir is a 500 metre stretch of soft golden sand which is great for all the family. The tranquil blue water is invitingly calm, and also offers a number of watersports from banana boats to pedaloes. You can also soak up the relaxed ambience around the beach from one of the many sun loungers made available, whilst sipping on a refreshing drink from one of the venders. Then our boat will cruise back to Bodrum Port for the last day's dinner and an overnight stay.

Bodrum

Upon agreement, the guests will leave the gullet with precious memories by 10:30.

Sunday, 21 February 2016

Turkish Yacht Charter

Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. On the first day, our gulet will remain anchored in Bodrum Port for dinner and stay at the port an overnight.
Bodrum is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The Gokova Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in Europe. With abundant sunshine, crystal clear waters, continuous blue skies, good anchorages and friendly people, this coast offers many diversities. There are many unspoiled areas rich in natural beauty and in costal settlements and villages.
Bodrum is a port city in Mugla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gokova. The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bodrum Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and the marina. The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archeology and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.
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