Bodrum anyone been ?

Hi, We are stopping in Bodrum and are wondering what to do ?

There does not seem to be much on here about it.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Ian

I see no one has answered you. Try looking it up on Trip Advisor or checking a guide book or the cruise line shore excursions listing to get some ideas. Good luck.

As far as I know it is just a holiday resort. Yes, you should find information on Tripadvisor as it is popular with Brits.

On Trip Advisor, there are 115 things to do including boat tours, a castle, museums, show, karoke bars, tours, etc. I see it is popular among Brits as well.

Bodrum is one of my all time favorites:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2099675

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2178511

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2023830

We land vacation about 10 miles from Bodrum most years and always take a trip on the local bus there. It is a really nice town with a lovely harbour full of traditional wooden boats (gulets). The Castle is really interesting and also contains a museum of underwater archaeology. Bodrum is also the site of the ruins of the Mausoleum which was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. The town has a good variety of shops and eating places, including some fish restaurants. I'm sure you'll like it.

Hi, We are stopping in Bodrum and are wondering what to do? There does not seem to be much on here about it. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Ian

We super enjoyed lots during our visit to Bodrum, including its interesting history, architecture, food, etc. Below are some of my details, plus pictures. Any other ports of interest that you are visiting, needing added background?

Bodrum has become a chic, "hot" and popular tourist destination with its warm but not humid climate. It has a wonderful combination of the ancient past with all the current tourist attractions, shops and restaurants, including modest cafes to exquisite Turkish cuisine. Having this holiday/entertainment image, it can offer sea, natural beauty and history, as well as for its modern nightlife. The area carries the imprint of many cultures and civilizations, including Persian, Helen, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Lots of interesting history and excitement here.

Keep these good questions rolling along!! Lots of great ideas and people are here on these boards and they are happy to help. Don't be shy!! The only "dumb" question is the one you don't ask. Keep researching and planning. It will be very helpful for when you do your actual trip and that experience.

Be sure to use the "SEARCH" function on these boards for each of the various cities/ports you are going to visit. There have been lots of different posts, photos, etc., posted earlier that can help you get a sense of your many options in these ports.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

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Here is Bodrum Castle and next is a view from the Castle to our cruise ship. Also called the Castle of St. Peter, it was built from 1402 by the Knights Hospitaller during the crusades of the middle ages and is considered the most prominent landmark in Bodrum. It operates as a museum, with the focus on the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Its collection has finds from underwater excavations along the Turkish coast including the famous Uluburun Shipwreck. This was one of the earliest and richest wrecks discovered. This castle is considered one of the world's best preserved monuments dating back to medieval times.:

Bodrum harbor and city views, including showing some of the gullet yachts. These are typically of pine wood and styled with pointed fore and round raft. Many are chartered and then used to anchor in one of many fabulous, nearby coves; offer other sea activities, etc.:

At Bodrum along the Turkish Coast, here's a religious tower and view of the town in background. Bodrum has a population of about 35,000.:

Historic ruins at Mausoleum site in Bodrum. It was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, This Mauseloum was built by Artemisia, the sister and the wife of King Mausolos, B.C. 355. It stood on a 21-stepped pyramid, 46 meters high and carried a horse car symbolising victory. It had 36 marble columns in Ionian style. The Mauseloum was destroyed in an earthquake. Many statues and reliefs from the Mauseloum were carried to the British Museum in 1856.:

We loved Bodrum. Interesting crusader castle with marine archeology museum, little harbour, great terraces, whitewashed houses.

Just to add that, in TLCOhio's lovely photos, the one below the picture of the gulets shows the back of buildings by the harbour that have terraces overhanging the sea. Those are some of the fish restaurants.

Just to add that, in TLCOhio's lovely photos, the one below the picture of the gulets shows the back of buildings by the harbour that have terraces overhanging the sea. Those are some of the fish restaurants.

Appreciate the nice comment on my pictures and the good, added suggestions for dining locations there. We had our lunch at a wonderful hilltop location/resort that overlooked this scenic area, the water, etc.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

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for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 117,608 views for this posting.

Good castle to visit, otherwise it's a pretty and well kept resort

Lived there for four years, never a dull moment. Let me know what you like to see and do and will tell u how

Loved the photos! It brought back good memories of our cruise stop in Bodrum. I agree that the castle is very interesting and quite large. We also walked to the ruins of the Mausoleum--not much there but it added to my list of visiting the sites of the 7 ancient wonders of the world (now at 6 out of 7!) Bodrum is scenic and very walkable. Enjoy!

According to their website, the castle museums are closed on Monday, which of course is the day we will be in port. :( http://www.bodrum-museum.com/opening_hours.htm Is there any chance that this is "generally true", but that they might open on Mondays when a large ship is in port? Anyone been in Bodrum on a Monday?

Just a word to the wise - but not to get concerned about. ;)

The Bodrum peninsula is on a refugee route from Syria to the Greek island of Kos, which is just a few miles off the coast.

"That" photo which went viral, the lifeless little boy being carried off the beach by a (? )soldier/policeman/coastguard (?), was near Bodrum, and refugees have been known to sleep on Bodrum's promenade.

I don't know whether that situation is continuing or controlled, or whether it will escalate or subside.

No danger to the best of my knowledge, but an unhappy sight if you should come across them.

Very sad

JB :)

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Many museums throughout Europe close on a Monday, so doubt if they would open for a cruise ship.

According to their website, the castle museums are closed on Monday, which of course is the day we will be in port. :( http://www.bodrum-museum.com/opening_hours.htm Is there any chance that this is "generally true", but that they might open on Mondays when a large ship is in port? Anyone been in Bodrum on a Monday?

There are too many folk vacationing in Bodrum for a museum to open just in case a few cruise passengers might wander in.

But I can think of a number of ports elsewhere (Istanbul, Sevastapol, Balaclava, for instance) where places open up just for pre-booked ship's tours. If it's a museum you're keen to visit, check out your ship's excursions.

JB :)

We'll be visiting on a Monday. Does anyone know if you can access the castle walls even though the museum will be closed?