Bodrum blog posts

The success story of Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum

The success story of Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum shows no sign of finishing. This tiny peninsula jutting into the Aegean Sea of Turkey has gone from a collection of sleepy fishing villages to one of the Mediterranean's foremost sailing destinations. Yalikavak marina now attracts the world's biggest movers and shakers, including Bill Gates and Roman Abramovich, Jagger, Rothschild, Windsor, and many Saudi Princes.

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2013-June-27

Yalikavak's astonishing transformation

If you compared the Yalikavak of 20 years ago to the Yalikavak of today, you would be astounded at the level of development that has poured into this once small fishing village over the last decade to move the region swiftly into a world leading luxury investment hotspot. With top class marina facilities, a bustling yachting community, and houses ranging into the high millions now considered the norm in this part of Bodrum, we take a look at the rise and rise of Yalikavak into one of Turkey's premier seaside regions awash with a charming and alluring atmosphere that you are used to seeing today. Yalikavak, this is your life.

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2014-July-18

An enchanting journey through the Bodrum Peninsula

Imagine a peninsula so compact that you can traverse its entirety in just 90 minutes, offering unparalleled accessibility to its diverse towns and landscapes. Welcome to the Bodrum Peninsula, an enchanting region that beckons to those seeking a unique blend of beauty, convenience, and cultural richness.

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2024-January-15

Sailing the Turkish Riviera travel guide

A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the Turkish Riviera - including a look at the history of the region, weather conditions and best times to visit, life on the sea along with a sailing guide, best beaches to check out in the whole region, nightlife and things to do when in the Turkish Riviera, and luxury resorts - we have you covered in every aspect. Sail with us through a journey taking you to exotic locations such as Fethiye, Bodrum, Sovalye Island, Kalkan, Kas, and more.

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2014-April-26

The best towns in Bodrum Peninsula

Collectively, the best towns in Bodrum make up an Aegean Sea peninsula that excels with pride for tourism and real estate. To truly understand the Bodrum peninsula, know it isn't some wannabe, copycat destination. Bodrum invented leisure and pleasure in Turkey, with tourism industries that stretch back nearly 70 years.

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2013-July-11

The Best Restaurants in Bodrum for Tasty Culinary Journeys

If you want to dine in the best restaurants in Bodrum, a stunning coastal peninsula in Turkey, expect exquisite culinary experiences. The charming peninsula also belongs to the Turkish Riviera and offers lovely restaurants catering to various tastes, from juicy steaks to hearty pasta to traditional Turkish cuisine.

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2013-December-14

Westward Bound: The Aegean Coast of Turkey

Starting from the outskirts of Istanbul and stretching southwards al the way to the Marmaris peninsula, the Aegean coast of Turkey is one of the most loved and popular destinations for expats and travellers coming to Turkish shores. Let's take a look at what makes the Aegean coast a must see for anyone looking to head Turkey's way this summer - including Bodrum, Kusadasi, and many more spots to sample the best that the Aegean has to offer.

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2015-April-14

Herodotus: The Father of History and His Connection to Turkey

Herodotus, often called the Father of History, was a Greek historian who lived during the fifth century BCE. Born in Halicarnassus, a city in ancient Asia Minor, Herodotus was part of the classical world and is believed to have been well-travelled. His extensive travels allowed him to gather first-hand knowledge and stories from the ancient world, which he incorporated into his most famous work, "The Histories."

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2023-May-08

Hidden Bodrum: An insider's guide of things to do

One of Turkey's most welcomed and travelled peninsula's, Bodrum's best bits are known to many a tourist and well travelled throughout the years - however, in this blog we are taking you off the beaten track to some of the favourite destinations for those in the know - the locals themselves. Pack up a lunch, bring some walking shoes with you, and let's go explore the real Bodrum with some of the most remarkable spots that you might have missed on previous visits to Turkey. Think we might have left something off the list? Are you currently in Bodrum? Let us know your favourite things to do that tourists haven't quite come round to recognising yet - let's all go explore Bodrum together.

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2014-June-11

Make your holiday home in Turkey stand out from the crowd

Attracting more than 30 million tourists per year to the warm shores and sandy beaches, Turkey is always going to be a summer escape dream destination. This, also attracts a range of holiday home buyers and investors seeking to take advantage of the crowd and rent their property out during peak summer months for a high yearly rental income - better than most European neighbours. So, how do you go about selecting and finding a holiday home? What makes a villa or apartment suitable for those vacationers? In this blog we bring you a total guide to buying, knowing the area, marketing, and finding the best spot to maximise your potential returns to make your second home stand out from the rest.

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2014-August-07

The best places to buy luxury property in Bodrum

When you think of the Bodrum Peninsula in Turkey, you immediately conjure up words such as - sophisticated, luxurious, high class, modern, and the like. Known once as a sleeping and tranquil fishing village, Bodrum has come alive over the last 20 years as development has seen the region become a haven for superstars and superyachts attracted to the suave lifestyle and stunning surroundings. Bringing you the six very best in luxury Bodrum villas, Property Turkey takes a deep look at the new era of designer homes in the peninsula that have seen super-luxury become somewhat of the norm.

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2014-August-28

Bodrum for kids: raising a family on the peninsula

Bodrum is one of the top destinations in Turkey for expats and foreigners looking to move to Turkey on a permanent basis. Once you have made the move, what next? How about raising a family in Turkey? In this blog we take a look at raising a family in Bodrum, including language barriers, best schools for children, and local activities to keep everyone happy and enjoying their new life in Turkey. Tips on how to raise your children in a foreign country.

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2015-February-25

Top 7 boutique hotels in Bodrum Turkey

With more than 30 million tourists heading to Turkey every year to sample the blue seas, the sunny beaches, the laid back Turkish atmosphere - you can expect hotels to be ready, modern, and jam packed with tourists. But what about those bohemian travellers who seek something a little more authentic, rustic, something with a bit of Turkish history and culture attached? Fear not, we put together our guide to the 7 best boutique hotels in Bodrum to make your holiday decisions easy.

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2014-February-11

Bodrum with children: Best kids activities in Bodrum

Are you planning on taking a family holiday to Turkey this summer? Or perhaps you live in the region with your children? We take a look at what there is for children to do in the Bodrum peninsula, compiling our list of the very best activities and must-see's for any family, ensuring you will enjoy a fun-filled vacation keeping the little ones occupied with family friendly activities and tourist spots during the sun-filled hours of the day.

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2015-March-03

Your Guide to Yalikavak on the Bodrum Peninsula of Turkey

Welcome to this helpful guide about Yalikavak on the Bodrum peninsula of Turkey. We have been selling homes there for many years, and collectively, our team agree that Yalikavak promotes beauty within Turkey with style and finesse. Starting as a small fishing village, Yalikavak has grown to become a popular holiday destination and place for foreigners to buy property, whether this is just a holiday home or for permanent living.

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2022-October-26

Luxury Resorts of the Bodrum Peninsula

Known widely as the St. Tropez of Turkey, there are many who believe Bodrum to be the most luxurious of all peninsula's - sitting nicely along the Aegean coast, the cosmopolitan Bodrum has many faces and a personality that cannot be beaten, an alluring atmosphere that attracts both wealthy domestic Turks, and cultured tourists of all nationalities every summer. It would be impossible to try and describe the region in only one word, however, the closest we can think of is simply - beautiful - beautiful in every essence of the word, in this blog we take a look at luxury resorts in Bodrum and give to you our favourite destinations and ones you simply cannot miss if you happen to take a trip to the peninsula any time soon.

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2014-June-30

Your Useful Guide to Gumusluk in Bodrum – Turkey

Ah Gumusluk in Bodrum – Turkey. One of our favourite getaway destinations and places to relax. Sitting on Turkey's Aegean coast, Gumusluk is nothing short of delightful. Despite being a smaller coastal resort of Bodrum, Gumusluk earns fame for other world vibes making the resort seem detached in time.

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2022-October-17

Road Tripping the Bodrum Peninsula

One of the most travelled regions in Turkey, the Bodrum peninsula on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a welcoming blend of modern lifestyle merging with old, traditional values. Stemming from a small fishing village, Bodrum has developed over the last 10 years to emerge as Turkey's premier destination for luxury and high class living. In this blog we take a look at roadtripping the Bodrum peninsula, including travel tips and must see's for anyone in the region.

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2015-March-15

The Bohemian nightlife scene of Bodrum

Bodrum is famed as the place to be in Turkey, an exotic location with a buzzing and bustling atmosphere that is as infectious as the beautiful surroundings that accommodate you as soon as you land here, it is no wonder that millions land in Bodrum every summer to enjoy the peninsula for everything it offers. However, once you've seen the beaches, enjoyed the views, relaxed by the pools, what is there to do once the night falls? We blog about the nightlife scene in Bodrum - from hard core nightclubs, to romantic candlelit dinners, to scenic night boat cruising, Bodrum peninsula offers something for everyone, whether that caters to traditional, unique, or wacky and adventurous needs - you will never bore of the nightlife in Turkey.

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2014-June-30

Your Guide to Bodrum Town in Turkey

Even if you have never heard of the place, Bodrum town is the most famous place in Aegean, Turkey. The region outranks the neighbouring area of Izmir which includes Turkey’s third largest city. Belonging to the peninsula with the same name, Bodrum city centre commands respect and admiration from all over Turkey.

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2022-September-22