Bodrum City Guide

Holidays in Bodrum are characterised by the range of things to do and vibrant atmosphere. From great restaurants to neon-draped clubs, you will find entertainment in abundance when arriving on cheap flights to Bodrum.

Eating in Bodrum

Due to the fast-paced nightlife that has made cheap flights to Bodrum so popular, there is a rich network of restaurants and eateries that populate the streets around the resort. You are just as likely to find fast food franchises jostling for your attention alongside traditional eateries. Even if you veer away from the main streets and explore some of the intriguing side avenues, you are likely to find an interesting place to eat.

With such an eclectic choice, it isn't easy choosing where to get your next satisfying dish from in Bodrum. However, we have picked out some popular choices.

Budget: Bodrum Yelken Kulubu. With prices ranging from £3-£7, outside seating and an international menu, you can't go wrong when paying a visit here. Typically the Yelken Kulubu is best for brunches and light lunches; however, you can just as easily indulge in a delicious evening meal whilst on holiday here. Tel: +90 252 316 59 21
Mid Range: Cafe Cafen offers the ultimate in cosmopolitan dining with a menu that won't burst the bank – typically £3-£10 per dish. Here you will find an eatery that offers an atmosphere as good as the food – and that is good! Located by the marina, it is a perfect place to natter over a light lunch or gorge on an evening meal under the stars whilst watching the world go by. Tel: +90 252 316 39 30
High Range: Erenler Sofrasi is a real treat and should be high on everyone's ‘to-do' list when arriving on cheap flights to Bodrum. With prices from £21-£34 it is one of the more expensive places to dine but the quality of the food, married with a quaint atmosphere, makes it worth every penny. The food is of the local variety, sourced by the chef in the morning. Its location is a little out of the way but offers excellent views. Tel: +90 532 248 24 79

Drinking and Entertainment

You can't arrive on cheap flights to Bodrum and not experience the amazing nightlife. From spontaneous bouts of belly-dancing in the streets to bars brought to life with the sound of chatter and music, there is always something going on in Bodrum.

In Turkey, Bodrum is considered the most popular area for bars and nightlife, which is probably why there is such a friendly mixture of locals and visitors. The bars are alive with the sound of the latest hits or cool summer anthems and the beers, cocktails and spirits are on plentiful supply.

Halikarnas is the Mecca for all clubbers arriving on cheap flights to Bodrum and has been for decades. With its blend of pumping tunes and live dancers it is the place to be to keep the party going until the early hours of the morning.

If clubbing isn't your scene, there are plenty of bars that will arrest your attention and, take time to admire the many street performers as you mingle between places. It boasts quite the artisan atmosphere when the sun goes down.

Shopping in Bodrum

With cheap flights to Bodrum there is a very good chance that you will be able to bag a bargain or splurge the budget in a designer boutique. This is because for every boutique there is a market stall, making shopping in Bodrum very appealing.

The local markets form a major part of the holiday experience enjoyed from cheap flights to Bodrum. Every Tuesday, the local market is centred on cloth goods and leather products where you can haggle for a bargain.

On the Friday's the market is focused on local, fresh fruit and vegetables, where you will often find many of the chef's picking out the best produce for their daily specials.

If a more up-market shopping experience is what you want from cheap flights to Bodrum then the Karada Marina is the place to be. This area is stuffed with designer boutiques offering the latest fashion items swanky shops with attractive products on display.

If you're budget won't stretch quite that far then the Oasis shopping centre should satisfy your urges to buy. It has over 200 shops spread across two floors and attracts throngs of visitors on a daily basis. As well as meandering in and out of the shops – including high street names like Marks and Spencer – there are plenty of places to re-fuel with a coffee or a bite to eat.

It marks a full complement of shopping opportunities to be found with cheap flights to Bodrum.

Things to do in Bodrum

The blend of old and new ensures that you are never short of things to keep you entertained after arriving on cheap flights to Bodrum.

Markets of Bodrum – The culture of markets and fresh and authentic goods is something that has existed in Bodrum for many years. Every Tuesday a cloth market rolls into town selling carpets, clothes, leather products and many more things. Every Friday it is the turn of the fresh fruit and vegetables market, which is a popular resource for many of the local chefs.

Bodrum Castle – Visiting the 15th Century castle offers a full day out. First there is the castle itself to explore but it also houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, perfect for a family outing.

Watersports – Because the port remains a focal point for tourists you will find an array of watersport and boat trip opportunities available. Boat trips around the coast are very popular and give you a chance to admire the picturesque landscape that surrounds Bodrum.

Rabbit Island – A boat trip to Rabbit Island should be high on most holiday agendas. The secluded spot is blessed with soft, golden sand and is cut-off from everything else for uninterrupted relaxation.

Turkish Baths – This is the way to relax. Take an afternoon to amble between warm and hot rooms before cooling off with a body scrub.

Popular Phrases
Hello! - Merhaba!
Good evening! - İyi akşamlar!
Good-bye! - Hoşçakal!
How are you? - Nasılsın?
I am fine, and you? - İyiyim, sen nasılsın?
Thank you - Teşekkür ederim.
You're welcome - Birşey değil.
Please - Lütfen.
Do you speak English? - İngilizce konuşur musunuz?
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How much does it cost? - Ne kadar?
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Yes - Evet.
No - Hayır.
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