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Bodrum: bays, beaches and hotels
The Aegean Sea, whitewashed houses, a marina and areas for quiet or lively holidays.
5h from Almatysea May–Octobersand and pebbles
What kind of Bodrum trip to expect
Bodrum suits travellers who value the Aegean, smaller bays, restaurants, a marina and a more intimate atmosphere.
Beaches
Sand, pebbles and platforms
Airport
Milas-Bodrum (BJV)
Trip style
Hotel plus independent routes
Areas in Bodrum
Compare areasCentral Bodrum
marina and historyBeachsmall baysHotelsboutique 3–5★To centre0 km
Bitez
quiet beachBeachsand/pebblesHotels3–5★To centre7 km
Yalikavak
premium marinaBeachbaysHotels4–5★To centre18 km
Gumbet
lively holidaysBeachsandHotels3–5★To centre4 km
Best time to visit Bodrum
Jan
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CoolComfortableHot, peak season
The Aegean Sea, whitewashed houses, a marina and areas for quiet or lively holidays.
How to choose a hotel
BeachfrontCloser to the sea usually means higher prices and demand
Meal planAll-inclusive suits families and groups
TransferCheck the distance to the airport and centre
BeachSand is easier for children; pebbles often mean clearer water
Expert tip
Choose the centre for walks and history, Bitez for a quiet beach, Yalikavak for a premium atmosphere, and Gumbet for lively evenings.
What to see nearby
Central Bodrum
marina and history
Bitez
quiet beach
Yalikavak
premium marina
Gumbet
lively holidays
2026-08-13
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