A very popular and extremely lively resort of Gumbet is separated from the historic center of Bodrum is only one hill, so to overcome the three-kilometer distance between these areas can be a matter of minutes. His name the city received from the Turkish word «Kumbet», indicating the white domed reservoir, located in the district.
The main attraction of the resort is undoubtedly its sandy beach, one of the longest on the Bodrum Peninsula. Skirting the bay, it creates ideal conditions for enjoying all the pleasures of beach life. Gumbet - one of the most famous in Turkey water sports centers. Parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing - this is the most popular types of active entertainment.
In the evening, the center of Gümbet alive and filled with light several kilometers of rope lights in different colors that adorn the facades of most houses, restaurants and discos of the resort.Bright neon signboards of restaurants lure visitors eager to taste the best dishes of Turkish, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Thai cuisines.
Rest in Turkey is inconceivable without the nightlife. And life is focused in the area of the beach again - most of the hotels, bars and restaurants Gumbet is located just a few steps away. Nightlife resort rightfully vies with the nightlife of Bodrum. Znametinaya Gumbet street bars does not yield even the Bodrum.
Gumbet especially popular among European young people - the British, the Danes, the inhabitants of Scandinavia, the Germans. Wandering through the streets, and wants to look at all the places. However, it is best to follow the crowd. If the bar is filled with an audience, the more likely it is here that time flies fun and unobtrusively.Visit the «Queen Vic», «Memories», «The Shamrock», «Mystery Bar», «Victoria Bar», «Beach Club» and «Heart Beat Disco». Bars work from noon until the wee hours. Dance clubs, as a rule, do not open before 10-11 pm, and work until dawn.
Of course, in Gumbet, just as in any other corner of Turkey, has its own attractions. So, on one of the hills near the tomb of the famous Turkish writer Cevat Shakir Kabaachly known as Fisherman of Halicarnassus. Despite the fact that he was not a native of Bodrum, Cevat Sakir was buried here according to his last will. Once in exile, the writer fell in love with this city and its citizens, and spent the rest of his life here. He wrote many books and articles on Bodrum and Anatolian civilizations.
In this area you can compare notes, and even the time of year! In summer, with the onset of twilight is suddenly filled with all the bars and restaurants, and by 11 pm in unison begin to intone all the disco bars and clubs. But the area is closed in the winter is almost "the castle", is almost deserted. Life begins here a little earlier start to the season, somewhere in March.
Gumbet is also unique for its stunning panoramic views. And day and night it sparkles and shines! But the most unique show is a night view of the bay of Gumbet!
Learn about other areas of the Bodrum peninsula, a lot of them and they are all different:
Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Torba, Gyundoan, Turkbuku , Bitez , Turgutreis ...
