Places to visit
Things to do in Bodrum
26 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 26 described destinations within Bodrum, Muğla. The themes that come up most: Local culture, Museum, Culture, History, Coast.
Yatçilik
Muğla is a port city. The length of Muğla's coastline is 1124 kilometers. Along the coastline there are countless unspoiled coves and bays, and the geographical structure is extremely favorable for yacht tourism and yachting. The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the Aegean offer a treasure full of countless coves, bays and beaches, providing yachtsmen with the opportunity to anchor and holiday in a different and special location every night.
45 minutes
Motokros
Motocross is a motorcycle sport practiced in enclosed areas, within a closed track, using natural obstacles. Tracks must not be shorter than 1,5 km or longer than 3 km. The narrowest part of the track must not be less than 9 mt., and spectators must be at least 1 mt. away from the track. There must be no deep water crossings or very rocky surfaces on the tracks, and the average speed must not exceed 50 Km/h. You can experience motocross accompanied by the unique nature of Bodrum.
45 minutes
Zeki Müren Sanat Müzesi
The house of the artist Zeki Müren, who spent the last years of his life in Bodrum, was opened to the public as a museum in 2000. In the museum, Zeki Müren’s belongings, stage costumes, paintings he made himself, the awards he received, and everything about his life are exhibited.
45 minutes
Halikarnassos
Bodrum was built on Halikarnassos, one of the most famous cities of antiquity. The region was attacked for centuries by invaders coming from outside. The invaders mostly landed in this part of Anatolia via the islands. In antiquity, the region was called Karia. Karia covers all of present-day Muğla province and part of Aydın province. Anatolia, as it is today, was also divided into various regions in antiquity.
45 minutes
Bodrum Sualti Arkeoloji Müzesi (bodrum Kalesi)
Bodrum Castle was built on a rocky area between two harbors. In Antiquity, this area was first an island; later it was connected to the city and became a peninsula. Photo: Official Turkish Museums The castle of the Knights of St. Jean, built between 1406-1523, has a square plan and measures 180 x 185 meters. Within the inner castle are towers built by the knights of different nations of Europe.
45 minutes
Pedasa Antik Kenti
Pedasa, the largest of the Leleg settlements on the Halikarnassos Peninsula, is one of the eight cities founded on the Bodrum Peninsula by the Lelegs, who are identified in ancient written sources as the ancestors of the Carians. Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum Pedasa Ancient City is located 2 km above Bodrum Konacık Neighborhood. In Pedasa Ancient City, under the presidency of the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum, Prof. Dr.
45 minutes
Yeni Myndos Antik Kenti
Myndos is located in the present-day Gümüşlük area, to the west of the Bodrum Peninsula. It is a city that appears in ancient sources and was founded by Maussollos in the 4th century BC. The historian Herodotus mentions the people of Myndos and their ships in his own period (5th century BC). However, in the studies carried out to date, no findings indicating this date have been encountered in the area where the city is located.
45 minutes
Bodrum Zeki Müren Sanat Müzesi
The house where the famous Turkish Classical Music artist Zeki Müren lived in Bodrum was opened to visitors in 2000 under the name Zeki Müren Art Museum. Official Turkish Museums The artist lived in this house in Bodrum from 1980 until 1996, the year he passed away.
45 minutes
Dibeklihan Kültür Ve Sanat Köyü
At the junction in Ortakent, turn toward Yalıkavak, and 2 km after entering the Yalıkavak road, a road branches off to Yakaköy on the left. From this turnoff, after 1500 m, you will come across a stone structure on the right that is integrated with nature.
60 minutes
Su Altı Arkeoloji Müzesi
It is located within Bodrum Kalesi and is considered one of the world's most important underwater archaeology museums. Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum has 14 exhibition halls and possesses the world's richest collection of Eastern Mediterranean amphorae. The Yassıada, Şeytan Deresi and Serçe Limanı shipwrecks are also exhibited at Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum. The remains of the world's oldest shipwreck exhibited in the museum are also among the important works worth seeing.
45 minutes
Bodrum Antik Tiyatrosu
It is the only structure from Bodrum in the classical age that has survived to the present day. This theatre, on the southern slopes of Göktepe mountain in the middle of Bodrum, is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia. Restored by a group of Turks in the 1960s, this theatre still hosts many festivals in Bodrum today.
45 minutes
Sörf
Akyarlar Feneri: Turgutreis and Akyarlar bays on the Bodrum Peninsula are among the favorite surfing areas. The famous meltemi of the Aegean is never absent from these shores. Bitez Bay: It is among the widest beaches of the Bodrum Peninsula. Its wind is ideal for surfing. It is possible to find rental surfing equipment at any time of the year. There is also a surfing area in Ortakent Yahşi Town on the Bodrum Peninsula. Datça Peninsula: Strong winds blow around the peninsula throughout the year.
45 minutes
Halikarnas Mozolesi Kalıntıları
The very large tomb built in Halikarnassos by Artemisia for King Mausolos, her husband and brother, considered one of the seven wonders of the world, combining Greek architecture with its columns and Egyptian architecture with its pyramid-shaped roof. Because of this importance, all later structures in the same style were called mausoleums. Today, the mausoleum area has been arranged as an open-air museum. When entering, a Bodrum-type house can be seen on the right.
45 minutes
Deliktaş Adası
It is located in Fethiye Bay, just opposite Kızılada. It consists of many islets of various sizes. The island's visitors are mostly those who come by tour boats or their own boats. There is no accommodation or dining facility on the island. It is a place especially preferred by photography enthusiasts and those interested in the underwater world.
60 minutes
Yalı Plajı (Bodrum)
Yalı Plajı (Bodrum) is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Göltürkbükü Plajı
Göltürkbükü Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Turgutreis Plajı
Turgutreis Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Eskiçeşme Plajı
Eskiçeşme Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Yalıkavak Plajı
Yalıkavak Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Peksimet Plajı
Peksimet Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Gündoğan Plajı
Gündoğan Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Akyarlar Plajı
Akyarlar Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Gümbet Plajı
Gümbet Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Torba Plajı
Torba Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Bitez Plajı
Bitez Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Bodrum.
60 minutes
Bodrum Kalesi
Bodrum Castle was built on a rocky area between two harbors. In ancient times, this area was first an island; later it was connected to the city and became a peninsula. The castle of the Knights of St. Jean, built between 1406-1523, has a square plan and measures 180 x 185 m. Within the inner castle, there are towers given the names of different countries. The highest tower is the French Tower, which is at a height of 47,50 m above sea level.
45 minutes