Bodrum is a holiday center, where people come to swim, sunbathe and, above all, party the night away. The town also makes a great base for embarking on a cruise along the south coast.
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Museum of Underwater Archeology
Children love the ancient shipwrecks on display in the Museum of Underwater Archeology, which is located in a 15th-century castle that looms over Bodrum harbor.
Kale Meydani; Bodrum; 011-90-252-316-2516; www.bodrum-museum.com
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Cobra Queen
Take advantage of Bodrum’s coastal location to cruise the Mediterranean. Cobra Queen runs trips in gulets (traditional Turkish wooden yachts). From navigating to cooking, the ship’s crew provides for your every need.
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Bodrum Hamam
Go for a traditional Turkish bath experience at this clean and modern hamam. The bath features separate sections for men and women plus excellent massages.
Tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as you tour the ruins of the 4th-century B.C. Mausoleum of King Halicarnassus.
Turgutreis Caddesi; Western Bay; Bodrum; www.sevenwondersworld.com
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Meditation Center
Find inner peace meditating in the hills above Gumusluk. Here, the tiny abandoned Greek village of Karakaya houses a top-quality yoga camp, which includes basic accommodations.