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Bodrum Holidays
Over recent years Bodrum has grown into a truly cosmopolitan town offering all types of holidays and accommodation from cheap B&B to great value four and five star all-inclusive hotels. Bodrum is located on Turkeys south west coast where you will find glorious sunshine, a lively, friendly atmosphere and a breathtaking landscape. From its position between the two harbours, the 15th century Castle of St Peter dominates every part of the town, now home to the fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Another great attraction on a Bodrum holiday is the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the crumbling remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although Bodrum does not have a beach of its own, beach-lovers will be spoilt for choice as there are many excellent beaches along this coastline.
Currency in Bodrum
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.
Holidays in Bodrum
The beautiful Bodrum Peninsula suits holidaymakers interested in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Enchanting villages, with guest-houses and small hotels on small bays, dot the peninsula. On the southern coast, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent and Akyarlar have fine, sandy beaches. Turgutreis, Gumusluk and Yalikavak, all with excellent beaches, lie on the western side of the peninsula and are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and watersports.
Language in Bodrum
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas.
Nightlife in Bodrum
Bodrum holidays are known in Turkey for the lively nightlife. There are probably more bars per area in Bodrum than any other resort in Turkey, appealing to all tastes. Among them are intimate seaside cafes with magnificent views of the illuminated castle.