Bodrum - everything about the resort

Bodrum is situated in the south-west of Turkey on the Aegean coast. It was built on the ruins of the ancient city of the ancient Halikarnac. Already in the 4th century BC King Mausolus Halicarnassus declared the capital of their state. Now on his rule resemble the ruins of a stone mausoleum, which was once one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. At the entrance to the bay of the city is the Bodrum Castle, or the medieval castle of St. Peter, which today houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The museum contains a unique underwater finds Mediterranean.

Bodrum is one of Turkey's major centers of entertainment. It's very like to relax on the world's elite luxury villas, however, in Bodrum, there are proposals for all tastes - from luxurious villas to townhouses and cozy. The resort is good for diving or surfing. Gyumbert Bay has long been a place of pilgrimage for surfers. In October of each year, an international regatta held in the vicinity of Bodrum.

Gyundoan perhaps one of the earliest settlements on the peninsula.

Gyundoan has long been an important center of fishing, catching sponges, cultivation of olives and tangerines. Today it is actively developing agriculture, especially the cultivation of citrus and tourism.

In recent years, Gyundoan has become one of the most popular resorts in the peninsula. Most of the buildings surrounded by olive, tangerine, banana and pomegranate trees, oaks. Colourful fishing boats and white yacht anchored in the bay, even more emphasize the charm and flavor of the coast. Many in Gyundoan attracts a regular local market, where goods are much cheaper as compared to other places on the peninsula. More eloquent than any words the popularity Gyundooana indicates that he was chosen for the summer holidays, many high-ranking officials of the Turkish diplomatic service. However, for ordinary tourists there are all conditions for a perfect holiday.

Gyundoana Beach, one of the largest in the Bodrum peninsula, surrounded by tangerine and olive groves and emerald pine trees. Surfers prefer to vacation in the Gulf of Gyundoana by constant fresh breeze. Generally, this is the perfect place to practice all kinds of water sports.

Gyundoan will allow to get acquainted with a rather interesting historical landmarks of this area. In the Gyundoane you expect a small monastery to which a staircase of 50 steps cut into the rock, the ancient Ottoman Tower, surrounded by a thick pine forest, and ancient cisterns and windmills.

Quite a lot of interesting things can be seen on the islands, located off the coast of Gyundoana. One of them is "Small Rabbit Island". Here at the top of the hill is an ancient Greek church."Big Rabbit Island" is famous for the ruins of the monastic colonies and Byzantine church, which partly survived ancient frescoes, dating from the IX century. Another island - the island of the Apostle. Its core values ​​- emerald green, bizarre rocks surrounding the island, three Byzantine churches with ancient frescoes, towering at the top of the hill, as well as the ruins of the catchment tanks, and the priests of the house.

The journey from Bodrum to Gumusluk on the windswept road in just 20 minutes.

Once you cross the valley Peksimet and find yourself on a hill strewn with windmills, you will see the magnificent panorama that combines all shades of blue and green colors.

Further, the narrow road takes you to the village with the white houses surrounded by citrus orchards.

And now, being on the coast, you finally immerse yourself in the atmosphere of peace and quiet, emphasizes swaying peacefully fishing boats and white yachts moored in the bay.

Gumusluk fascinates visitors from the first minute!

Gumusluk is located on the site of the famous ancient city of Myndos, which was originally located a few kilometers to the southeast. In the IV century BC King Mausoleum built and populated new Myndos, making it one of the eight major cities of Carian kingdom.

Scuba diving is prohibited in Gumusluk, but see the walls and various buildings of the ancient Myndos still possible even at a shallow depth.

Excavations on the land is not yet fully completed. Today it can be seen only the ruins of the stadium, a theater and part of the city walls.

Among the other historical monuments Gumushluk - Byzantine church, which today opened a cultural center, the ruins of the Hellenistic fort on the top of the hill, as well as the Church of Rome and the ancient tank for water collection.

By law, in connection with the assignment of Gumusluk archaeological monument status, construction and landscape change in the territory of the village and its immediate vicinity is prohibited.

However, the tourists find here a well-developed tourist infrastructure shrouded in atmosphere of ancient history.
During the day, you are waiting for the golden sandy beach and the crystal waters of the sea, and in the evening - captivating sunset and cozy atmosphere of popular restaurants. This restaurant is a landmark of modern Gümüşlük. Everywhere you will be offered the most exquisite dishes from fish and seafood.

Walking around the neighborhood Gumushluk unusually invigorate and pacify the same time.

Particularly pleased to be here in the spring and early summer when everywhere blooming wild flowers and herbs, the aroma of which falls on the town, mixed with the smell of the sea ...