Bodrum is small town centred around its port on the Aegean coast of Turkey.

Bordrum has grown to be one of the most important tourist centres in Turkey.

The old part of the town around the harbour is well known for its narrow streets and small shops and restaurants all under the shadow of St Peter Castle.

Cheap flights and cheap package holidays to Bodrum are available from April to October from the UK and other European countries.

Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visa is issued at port of entry for £10. Valid passport must have minimum validity of 3 months, 6 months recommended.
Currency - Turkish New Lira (Turkish Lira), about TRY 2.6 = £1 (TRL 2.6million = £1).
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Bodrum.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Bodrum Airport - BJV,BXN (Bodrum).
Distance from Bodrum Airport - About 25 miles (BJV).
Taxi Fare from Bodrum Airport - About £20.

Driving in Turkey - Bodrum traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Bodrum requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Bodrum it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 00 90.
Bodrum Public Phones - Bodrum public telephone are coin and phonecard operated .
Bodrum Mobile Phones - Bodrum has all major networks. .

Turkey Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone numbers in Bodrum are 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Bodrum Health Risks - Precautions against hepatitas A, polio and typhoid recommended. Depending upon season and area precautions against malaria are also recommended.
Bodrum Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Bodrum - Bodrum Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Bodrum Shops open 09.30-19.00. Bodrum Office hours (government) are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Bodrum - Bodrum Public Holidays are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Bodrum Accommodation - Bodrum has accommodation to suit every taste and pocket ranging from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices are less in Bodrum than in most European countries. There are also motels with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation in Bodrum. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Campsites are clearly signposted in Bodrum. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Eating Out in Bodrum - There is a wide variety of restaurants in Bodrum to eat delicious food. You can taste various popular cuisines here. You'll be offered Italian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and European cooking and Turkish food from simple meals to gourmet feasts. But the best is if you try at least one or two typical places with Turkish cuisine in Bodrum. .

Food in Turkey - Food in Bodrum, Turkey is gnerally meat kebabs and mixed grills, stuffed vegetables and cabbage leaves, meat balls, Hamsi (Black Sea fish), yoghurt soup, baklava pastry of nuts and almonds. Drinks include Turkish coffee, tea, beer, wine and raki.

Tipping in Bodrum - Bodrum Hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Bodrum Standard of Living - In Bodrum a Bottle of beer TRY3.9 (£1.50), can of Coke TRY1.3 (50p), basic meal TRY26 (£10), good meal TRY39 (£15).

What to do in Bodrum - Bodrum is surrounded by crystal clear waters that is perfect for scuba diving. There is a rich variety of marine life to be observed, while the seabed has many sponge and coral beds of breathtaking beauty. Many international divers come annualy to Bodrum for this diving experience. Bodrum offers plenty of watersports as does Gumbet. Bitez is the place to go if you have windsurfing or saiing in mind as it is a top destination for both, whether you are a seasoned expert or a complete novice.

Where to Visit in Bodrum - Bodrum's main attraction is the Castle of St Peter that has great stone staircases and towers. Great medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes still stand stronlgy at the sea entrance of the city of Bodrum. At the castles courtyard you will get a great view of the town and bay of Bodrum. Another place to visit in Bodrum is the Museum of Marine Antiquities which is located in Knights Chapel and in several other buildings in the castle's courtyard.

Local Festivals in Bodrum - The Names, Dates and Locations of Various Festivals and Ceremonies held in Turkey are given below: Name: Amasya Ataturk Culture and Art Ceremony Place: Amasya Date: 12-19th June Name: Golden Orange Festival Place: Antalya Date: 13th October Name: Alucdag Festival Place: Camlidere Date: 6th July Name: Alanya Tourism Ceremony Place: Alanya Date: 4-9th June Name: Golden Nut Ceremonies Place: Ordu Date: 19-22nd September Name: Aksu Culture and Art Ceremonies Place: Giresun Date: 20-3rd May Name: Aksehir Hodja Nasrettin Ceremonies Place: Aksehir Date: 5-10th July Name: Ahi Evran Art and Folk Festival Place: Kirsehir Date: 5-8th September Name: 1st Santa Clause Festival Place: Kas- Demre Date: 24th December Name: Decorated Earthenware Festival Place: Kutahya Date: 12-15th July Name: Çanakkale Wooden Horse Children’s Festival Place: Çanakkale Date: June Name: Ertuğrul Gazi Festival Place: Soğut Date: First Week of September Name: Eğridir Golden Apple, Siver and Bronze Place: Isparta - Eğridir Date: 2-7th September Name: Lobster Ceremonies Place: Date: Name: Pine Nut Festival Place: Gaziantep Date: 25th December Name: Foca Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Izmir Date: 20-23rd August Name: Traditional Mesir Ceremonies Place: Manisa Date: 20-23th June Name: Rug and Rose festival Place: Isparta Date: 1-7th June Name: Hadji Bektashi Veli Ceremonies Place: Hacibektaş Date: 13-18th July Name: Cermonies to mark Hatay’s Joining the Motherland Place: Hatay Date: 5-7th July Name: Galley Ceremonies Place: Trabzon Date: Name: Kavgasor Ceremonies Place: Artvin Date: Name: Apricot Festival Place: 20-22nd July Date: Name: Melon Festival Place: Diyarbakir Date: 22-24th September Name: Kirkpinar Wrestling Place: Edirne Date: Second Week of June Name: Karacaoğlan Festival Place: Muş Date: 10-12nd June Name: Pamukkale Festival Place: Denizli Date: 3-5th June Name: Selçuk Efes Culture and Art Festival Place: Izmir Date: 1-8th May Name: Seyit Batdalgazi Ceremonies Place: Eskişehir Date: 12-17th May Name: Tourism and Art Ceremonies Place: Marmaris Date: 9-17th June Name: International Silifke Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Mersin Date: 15th September – 5th October Name: International Marmara Music and Folk Dance Festival Place: Istanbul Date: 2-7th June Name: 3rd Hittite Festival Place: Corum – Sungurlu, Alacahoyuk - Bogazkale Date: 18-25th September Name: Van Tourismand Culture Festival Place: Van Date: 16-20th July Names: Yunus Emre Ceremonies Place: Eskisehir Date: 6-9th May Name: Abdal Musa Memorial Ceremonies Place: Antalya Date: 9-10th June .

Bodrum Climate - Bodrum has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Mediterranean coast.

Bodrum Position - Lat: 37 02N, Long 027 25E, Elevation: 27m.

Tourist Information on Bodrum
For further tourist information on Bodrum go to www.bodrumpages.com or www.bodrum-info.org

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