Is Bodrum too touristy?

Is Bodrum too touristy? Bodrum is a major tourist town and downtown you'll find lots of tourists at the open-air bazaar or the many shops and restaurants. However, it's also so easy to get away from the crowds.

Can you walk around Bodrum?

While walking you will see the small shops on the Barlar Sokagi ( i.e. Bar street) where you can enjoy a cold beer or a hot Turkish tea depending on your taste. You can walk nearby The Castle till Bodrum Marina where you can experience shopping, eating, drinking....

What is the cheapest part of Turkey to visit?

As a less touristic city than Istanbul, Ankara offers competitive prices for accommodations, dining, and transportation, allowing visitors to experience the best of the country without straining their budget.

Is Bodrum better than Alanya?

Be aware that Bodrum is a peninsula with a number of resort towns (including Bodrum City) all of which have their own characteristics and tend to attract a different crowd. Alanya on the other hand is one town. Bodrum City is great for nightlife, dining and shopping but beaches (not swimming pools) are in short supply.

Which is nicer Bodrum or Antalya?

Depending on your perspective Antalya probably has more natural sites (excepting the sea which is equally gorgeous) in close proximity. If your say culture beaches and fun then do go to Bodrum. Where the beaches are in Antalya there are mainly All Inclusive hotels, so less nightlife. Bodrum is famous for fun.

What is the best month to visit Bodrum?

If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Bodrum is between June and September. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 36 C and an average low of 20 C. The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 14 C and an average low of 4 C.

Why is Bodrum so popular?

The Bodrum peninsula is tiny, but it manages to pack a lot in — fine dining, luxury hotels and high culture, all set in striking surrounds. This is the most exclusive part of the Turkish riviera, where the super-wealthy bring their yachts each summer and celebrities dodge the paparazzi in hidden bays.

Where do the rich vacation in Turkey?

Bodrum. When you talk about Bodrum, you mostly talk about the Bodrum Peninsula, rather than the city itself. Bodrum is home to some of Turkey's most luxurious hotels and resorts. Needless to say, it also attracts a high number of very rich businesspeople and entrepreneurs, who choose to live in the region.

Can you swim in the sea in Bodrum?

Aspat Beach is a private stretch of sand on the foothills of Aspat Hill. It's also one of the last untouched beaches in Bodrum. On this scenic beach, there's a dock for beachgoers to jump off into the sea to swim, with fishes visible from the surface.