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- Bodrum
Bodrum
The popular holiday resort of Bodrum, called Halicarnassus in
ancient times, is the South Aegean's most attractive resort,
described by Homer as 'the land of eternal blue'. The hillside is
covered in painted villas adorned with bougainvillea, narrow
streets wind their way down to the sea, and the peaceful setting of
its twin harbours offer shelter for yachts.
Bodrum is a mustering point for local boats offering tailor-made
daytrips to nearby islands or the pristine beaches and seaside
restaurants along the magnificent coastline. From its position
between the two harbours, the 15th century crusader Castle of St
Peter dominates every part of the town, now home to the fascinating
Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The other Bodrum holiday
attraction is the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the crumbling remains
of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
As Turkey's leading seaside holiday destination, Bodrum is
packed with foreign visitors in summer, yet it remains unspoilt and
retains its charming Turkish character, perfecting the balance
between exotic bazaars, the wailing cry of the muezzin and ancient
history, with water sports, sunbathing and a nightlife that is
notorious throughout Turkey.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.