Hidden Treasures Around the Bodrum Peninsula

There is probably no more obnoxious class of citizen, taken end for end, than he who returns from vacation.
--Robert Benchley

After you've explored the Castle of Saint Peter and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, take time to explore the sights and attractions that are easy to miss but much loved by the locals.     

The  Ghost Town of Sandima The Boatyards of Icmeler

Walk all around the abandoned ghost town of Sandima. Located in the hills behind Yalikavak, this was once a bustling village which was abandoned as the local population migrated seaward. Many of the houses remain standing and can be explored. An excellent setting for a picnic.

An artists' studio and coffee/wine house are very well integrated into the village and the proprieter is happy to share his knowledge

Explore Icmeler just a couple of kilometers from Bodrum and home to the largest and most sophisticated wooden boatbuilding center in the world.

There are over a dozen boatyards and projects here to explore.

When asked if he built according to naval architectural plans, one of Bodrum's leading gulet builder's laughed and famously replied `First I build the boat, then we create the plan.`
 Farmer's and Textile Markets  Hidden Alleys and Cisterns
   

Shop for bargains at the local fresh market (Thursdays and Fridays) and the textiles market (Tuesdays).

  Stroll along the hidden lanes and alleyways of downtown Bodrum and discover local women hanging their washing while chattering over the garden wall, and little shops selling wares, spices and textiles.
 Ancient Iassos  Sunken City of Myndos
   
Visit the ancient ruins and beautiful Fish Market open air museum in Iassos Take a nap on cozy cushions under shady trees after fish lunch in Gümüslük (Myndos) with many underwater ruins.
Labrynda, Euromos, Priene, Didim   Famous Turkish Textiles

Visit the ancient sites of Didim, Priene, Miletus, Euromos and Labranda, all only a day trip from Bodrum.  Check out es world famous Turkish textiles for excellent value on tablecloths, linens, towels and clothes.

Excellent, superb and amazing value is still available for the 2010 Summer Gulet Charter Season!

 

Enquire about our Galloping Gourmet Blue Cruise with hands-on instruction on preparing your favorite Turkish dishes - all whilst cruising on your gulet.

 

New for 2010 - the Taverna Blue Cruise! Eat off the yacht daily in charming little Greek tavernas. 

 

Looking for great value on a bareboat?  We have a couple of excellent yachts with availability out of Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye.