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Bodrum

The resort of Bodrum is a bustling and cosmopolitan resort situated on the Aegean Coast and built around two bays. You can visit many bars, restaurants and shops which stay open late into the night. The nightlife caters for all and you must visit the various open air discos that you will find in Bodrum, the most popular being the famous Halikarnas disco.

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Bitez

Bitez is a small charming resort surrounded by tangerine groves. The sand and shingle beach and its shallow waters are ideal for families. The resort is also ideal for watersports and is very popular with windsurfers. During the evening you can wine and dine at the numerous beachfront cafés and restaurants. For the livelier nightlife you can travel to Bodrum which is a mere 7 km away and easily and cheaply reached by the local dolmus buses.

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Gumbet

Though officially it remains a suburb of Bodrum, Gumbet has grown to become a resort in its own right, with its own special character, temperament and appeal. Some of the most popular hotels of the region are to be found in and around Gumbet Bay.

The long sandy beach is undoubtedly a great attraction, but it's the combination of the sea, sun, sand and fun that makes Gumbet so popular.The fun part of course, is its rollicking night life lived in its multitude of pubs, bars and discos, some boasting air-conditioning and sound-proofing. A different kind of fun is to be had on the water where water sports are practiced with flair. ecause the beach is within an easy walk from most hotels and the central area, Gumbet is also a favorite with many families with children. It's a place favored the young and young at heart.

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Turgutreis

This coastal town is named to honour a native son, the distinguished Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis known in European naval lore as Dragut. Today it is a bustling municipality with many shops and restaurants, good beaches and a number of fine hotels. It also bears administrative responsibility for the seaside resorts of Aspat, Akyarlar and Kadikalesi.

A scattering of islands to the West marks one of the sea lanes of antiquity where many an ancient ship foundered on barely submerged rocks. Here some of the first underwater archeological discoveries were made which led to the foundation of the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology.With its challenging, unpredictable winds and currents the area is a paradise for experienced.

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Yalikavak

Only 30 minutes drive from the lively resort of Bodrum you will find the resort of Yalikavak which is an ideal resort for those of you who wish to find a traditionally Turkish unspoilt resort and an ideal place for families looking for a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Life in Yalikavak is slower and calmer than in neighbouring resorts where you will find the occasional bar and restaurant and be able to sample the local and traditional cuisine. For those livelier nights out you can easily catch the dolmus buses that will take you across to Bodrum and Gumbet.

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