Yachts, waterfront cafés and the castle as a backdrop.
Address: Milta Bodrum Marina, Neyzen Tevfik Cd., 48400 Bodrum/Muğla
Bodrum has long been a town of boatbuilders. The traditional wooden gulet, with its rounded stern, was developed here and made famous the "Blue Voyage", the slow sailing holidays along the Turkish Aegean coast.
The modern marina now welcomes yachts from around the world, while the promenade of Neyzen Tevfik Avenue is lined with cafés, restaurants and shops looking across the bay to the castle.
May to October for boat trips and outdoor dining.
Sunset, when the castle glows and the waterfront fills up.
Bodrum's nightlife centres on the bay and Bar Street nearby.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Yes, many gulets offer day trips with lunch and swim stops from May to October.
Yes, the promenade and waterfront are free.
A traditional wooden sailing boat built in Bodrum, used for cruises along the coast.
