Discover Bodrum

The legend of Halikarnas began in 1979. Turkey had never seen anything like it, and the club quickly became world-famous for its amazing location overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean coast as well as its jet-set guest list. Since then Halikarnas has become one of the icons of Bodrum. The club’s unique atmosphere, its columns and majestic staircases facing the blue waters of the Aegean and St. Peter’s Castle have impressed generations of clubbers. Our incredible dancers and Halikarnas’s special dance shows have all become trademarks of the club.

“The biggest floating disco in Europe” (quoted from BILD), has presented a unique party experience to the party people from around the world each summer since 1999. Anchored just next to the historical St. Peter’s Castle, the most popular night club of Bodrum welcomes its first visitors as the buzz on the famous Bars Street soars.After 10 pm, on the on the port, among the Turkish and foreign visitors sipping their first drinks prepared by the master barmen and barmaids are frequently the stars of the television, cinema, music and jet set circle. As the rhythm of the night and music picks up speed around past midnight, the party people get ready to groove whole night on the transparent dance floor just above the fishes, and they start to leave the port to flock the boat. CATAMARAN party boat leaves the shore with its four bars in different concepts, VIP booths, customary dance shows, glamorous dancers and famous DJs and the night gets fired up and the dance aboard begins.

With incomporable views of Bodrum Harbour and the historical Bodrum Castle , Marina Yatch Club has become one of the best popular venues of Bodrum. As one of the few enterprises that remaind open 12 months of the year, the restaurants, bars and concept of high quality service, has earned Marina Yatch Club the status of one of Bodrum Classics.

Bodrum Castle was built by the Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter between 1415-1437. The stones and marbles of the Mausoleum, which is one of the seven wonders of ancient world and destroyed by an earthquake in 14th century, were used for the construction of the castle. There are five main towers, reflecting the architectural styles of the nations by whom they were constructed, called English Tower, French Tower, Spanish Tower, Italien Tower and German Tower. The Knights built the walls facing the sea thin, and fortified the walls facing the land, as they had expected attacks from the land.

Situated in the hillside over looking Bodrum. This theatre whose capacity is around 13.000 was built during Carians´ reign in Hellenistic age (330-30 B.C.) The theatre consists of three different sections: a place for audience, a place for an orchestre and the stage. It became an open-air museum after the excavations made in 1973.

Mausoleum constructed as a funereal monument by Artemisia, queen of Caria after the death of her brother & husband Mausolos, the Satrap of Caria 352 B.C., the architect was Pytheos. The four facades were decorated with relief friezes executed by (the eastern facade) Scopas , (the northern facade) Byraix , (the southern facade) Timotheos , and (the western facade) Leochares. The monument is raised on a high podium. The 21 stepped roof is supported by 36 ionic columns. Statues of Mausolos and Artemisia, riding a chariot drawn by four horses from the crest of the monument are now to be found in the British Museum. The ground measurements of the monument are 60X80 m. and it was originally 46 m. in height. It remained intact until the 12 century A.D., was partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century, and demolished Knights of Rhodes. The friezes were removed to the British Museum in 1856.

Located on the west side of Bodrum, this is one of the two entrances of ancient Halikarnassos. Only some parts of the city wall remained until today. An important part of the town wall was the Myndos Gate where the soldiers of Alexander the Great had a hard time to enter the town of Halikarnassos in 333 B.C. After he captured the city, except the Mausoleum whole city destroyed by the soldiers of Alexander the Great.

Bodrum is surrounded by waters ideal for divers and diving. There is a rich variety of marine life to be seen, while the seabed has many sponge and coral beds of breathtaking beauty. The calm and crystal waters around Bodrum make this area a must for any experienced diver, and for beginners this is a wonderful place to start, with diving sites to suit all tastes. There are activities for beginners and also for licenced divers.

This center consisting 50 national and international stores , food courts . It’s 30 km to Milas airport and 5 minutes to Bodrum city center. Kitchen accessories, souvenirs,fun &, social activities,home textiles are available.

There are a lot of nice places to discover and we offer to you rent a car. The hotel provides it to you . Please contact with reception.

Blue Cruise is the term used to describe taking a yacht on the Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Turkey,this traditional built, handmade wooden boat, called a "goulette" or "gullet Boat building in Bodrum.

It is impossible to think of a holiday without the thrill of shopping. Shopping in Bodrum is irresistible for the wide range of unique and beautiful crafts available there. Once you see the variety of products with this "very different" and unique Turkish style, you will want to take some home to share with your friends and family.

Bodrum´s biggest shopping and life center Midtown Shopping Center opened in June 2012 in Ortakent area.There are many national and internations shops and facilities for food & beverage.

Yalıkavak which is on the southern tip of the Aegean Sea: PALMARINA Bodrum, with the only high capacity of Mega & Giga Yacht mooring of Turkey, together with the entertainment world it offers, is providing the opportunity for 69 Mega Yachts that are 40 meters and above to dock and to moor throughout the years well as for sail boats and Motor yachts of various lengths.

Oasis Shopping Culture and Entertainment Center, commence its service on April 7 1998, is indisputable modern living area of Bodrum with its shopping units, food courts, cinemas, cafes,game saloons, theaters, show area, live musics, art gallery, dancing courses,bowling, Turkish Airlines office, free otopark. There are many national and internations brands and an ideal open air shopping center.

There are a lot of stores in Bodrum main streets for all needs. Even some of them 24 hours open in summer season. You can find local foods, souvenirs,textiles ,hand made products , national and international brands products etc.

Shopping in local markets is very entertaining and a different experience. You can find there fresh fruits and local vegetables, textiles and embroideries.