A crusader castle over a yacht-filled harbour, whitewashed houses and lively beach bays on Turkey's Aegean coast. Here's what Bodrum is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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May, June, September and early October are the best times, hot and sunny with a warm sea. July and August are hot and busy, with a lively nightlife scene. The Aegean breeze keeps it a little cooler than the south coast. Winter is mild but quiet, and many hotels close.
A castle built by the Knights of St John, home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Old stone windmills on the hill between Bodrum and Gümbet, best at sunset.
Day trips on traditional wooden boats stop at bays for swimming and lunch.
A fishing village with seafood restaurants on the water and the ruins of ancient Myndos.
The site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with a small museum.
Turkey's greatest Roman city is a long day trip away, about three hours each way.
Bodrum town is lively, with the castle and harbour. Gümbet is for nightlife. Yalıkavak, Türkbükü and Gümüşlük are quieter and more upmarket.
The peninsula has lots of small bays with sun loungers and beach clubs rather than long sandy beaches.
Fly to Milas-Bodrum airport, about 40 minutes from town. There are direct flights from many UK airports in summer.
A week gives time for beaches, a boat trip and the castle. Add a few days for Ephesus.
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