Villas in Bodrum

The Bodrum peninsula offers all sorts of accommodation to suit every traveller. All budgets and preferences can be catered for in a peaceful and charming atmosphere. Find a private villa in the Yalikavak area, Ortakent, Gumusluk, Turgutreis or Koyunbaba. Enjoy fantastic facilities in secluded residential areas and use your villa as the gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts.

Choose from a wide array of villas with private pools, to family villas with shared facilities and gardens. There are plenty of spacious villas accommodating up to 10 guests in exceptional locations with beautiful sea views across the Aegean Sea and Greek Islands. Enjoy the outdoors with shady pergolas, furnished terraces and lovely dining areas perfect for summer living. Choose villas with a natural stylish luxury, open plan areas, spacious rooms and comfy lounges. Plan your family holidays, a romantic getaway or a stay with friends.

Bodrum is all about the sea and the activities you can enjoy. Many holidaymakers arrive here looking for sun-drenched beaches and a lazy holiday under the sun and to take a dip into the azure waters. Boat trips are also a popular way to spend a day on the water, embarking on a boat tour along the coast for a couple of hours or a multi-day yacht trip. Water sports are a popular choice for active tourists looking to practice kayaking, jet-skiing, snorkelling or fishing.

The Bodrum Peninsula is a stretch of coastline boasting several beaches full of sunbathers soaking up the rays from June to September. Spend some time in Ortakent and its two beaches, Fink Beach and Stone Beach. The towns of Bitez and Turgetreis also boast nice beaches to spend fantastic days basking in the sun, swimming in the shimmering waters and strolling along the shore.

The Castle of Saint Peter is one of the top landmarks on every visitor’s list. The fortress was built in the 15th century. It has the French Tower and the English Tower with a sculpted lion on the wall, and then the Catineau Tower is the one leading to the dungeons. A mosque was built inside during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Süleyman. Many exhibitions are displayed now inside the walls of the castle. So, the castle was once a military base, a mosque and a prison!

The old Roman theatre has been restored and from the top tiers you get sweeping views of the mountains. During its heyday it could have held 13,000 spectators. During the summer months, this theatre becomes the venue for concerts and events. Check the calendar if you happen to be in town around those days! You will feel like you are in the era of Halicarnassus.

Behind the castle you can wander the streets of the old part of town. A maze of narrow pedestrian alleys lined with traditional whitewashed cottages with stones and vines decorating the outdoor walls. The town has been renovated but still keeps the charm of an old fishing village, plenty of cafes, restaurants and lovely boutiques to spend a nice afternoon.

Need some retail therapy? Make it happen in Bodrum! There is a modern bazaar area with lovely shops with Turkish and Asian textiles, local pottery in varied colours and a myriad of gold shops and beachwear. Mornings on the beach and lazy afternoons wandering the bazaar. Sounds like a plan?

The azure of the crystal clear Mediterranean waters draw in many sailing lovers. The marina is a little heaven for sea lovers. Sail your own boat, rent a yacht, go out for the day or for a week and take a boat trip to the islands. The offer is wide and varied. Get ready and set sail.

Piles of ancient marble are the remains of what was once one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Mausoleum of Mausolus was built in Halicarnassus as the final resting place of King Mausolus. Once finished, the impressive structure was 46 metres high and they decorated it with excellent friezes by Greek sculptors. After the total destruction, some of the stones were used to build the Castle of Saint Peter.

This fascinating museum is located inside the castle of Saint Peter and it is a must. Here you can see several exhibits, perfectly organised, with several artifacts and media displays. Admire the huge amphorae collection, the glass-blowing workshop and the stunning large ship that sunk in the waters of Bodrum. There are also finds recovered from shipwrecks in the Treasure Room and another ship that sunk, in the French Tower.