Bodrum Travel Guide Full Analysis

Bodrum, a tourist destination full of history and romance, this ancient city perfectly blends history with a vacation atmosphere, making it worth a special visit.
📍Bodrum Castle
This seaside castle, built in the 15th century by the Knights of St. John, is made of sturdy stone and is grand in scale. Today, it has become an underwater archaeology museum, housing a large collection of ancient shipwreck artifacts salvaged from the Aegean Sea, including the famous "Uluburun Shipwreck." Strolling through the castle, you can experience its unique structure, enjoy the magnificent sea view, and delve into the charm of underwater archaeology.

📍Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although only the foundations and ruins remain, the open-air archaeological park and the small museum’s reconstructed models allow you to imagine its former glory.

📍Ancient Theater
A stone theater carved into the hillside during the ancient Greek period, well preserved. Sitting on the marble steps, you have a broad view facing Bodrum Bay and distant mountains. Occasionally, there are concerts in the summer, offering an audiovisual feast.

📍Bodrum Cruise Port
A modern port where large cruise ships dock, surrounded by a bustling commercial area. In summer, large cruise ships arrive almost daily, making it a great spot to watch cruise ships.

📍Bodrum Beach
The closest public sandy beach to the city center, offering paid beach loungers and umbrellas, with a variety of water activities.

Come to Bodrum and start a journey of history and romance!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 22, 2025