PROPERTIES IN THE BODRUM PENINSULAR AREA OF TURKEY
The Peninsula
since the time of Homer the Aegean Coast has been considered beautiful . Its waters; changing colours – from Indigo during the day, to pink during dusk, from turquoise and ultramarine, to occasional green – have captured the imagination for thousands of years, and do so still. The scenery is breath-taking, from the pure mountains in the distance to the clear waters of the shore. All the beaches are large and clean, and are bordered by olive and pine groves.In the Aegean,five thousand years of history looks down at you, inspires you, and conspires to fascinate with mythology and culture. Accommodation is plentiful, of good quality, and of a range to suit everyone. Restaurants and bistros abound, truly something for all…
Bodrum with its traditional cobbled streets, bustley atmosphere, is very popular with the Turkish and tourists alike. The Marina with its Yacht Club is considered very chic. It has plenty of western amenities, yet the region still retains its Turkish style. There are great public transport links, dolmus buses and water taxis to every town, giving people a chance to take in the fantastic scenery. The modern town of Bodrum today has fragments of its ancient ruins littered all around and often incorporated into the fabric of the buildings, which you can spot for yourself.Bodrum is a mere stones throw from everything and would suit every kind of holidaymaker.
Gumbet Twenty years ago, Gumbet was the closest beach to Bodrum and was only a large campsite. Now with its many street markets and shops and its great lively nightlife, it’s a resort in its own right.
Gumusluk, Gumus means silver in Turkish, which suggests that this area would have once been covered in silver mines. Gold and silver is still very cheap in Turkey and you can buy yourselves fantastic bargains within the many street boutiques. You can even walk on water in this unique destination; the old village has now become an island where you can walk across the stones that are at sea level creating an altogether religious experience! This is probably one of the oldest parts of the Peninsula, quiet and quaint with lovely beaches.
Yalikavak the St. Tropez of the peninsula! Yalikavak used to be just a cluster of houses on the quay. Now a brand new multi million-dollar marina has recently been constructed. As with most coastal regions this was originally a fishing village but has since developed into the most popular area for property purchase, mainly because of its chic atmosphere and high quality local shops/restaurants and beaches. The volcanic characteristics of the landscape are obvious and quite beautiful.
Torba, is considered a jet set destination full of the high society of Istanbul. Traditionally a fishing village, the whole region is covered in rich foliage with the traditional white houses dotted in between the pretty rolling hills.
Bitez once covered in mandarin orchards is now famous for its clean seawater and beach; this is a great location for water sports. Colourful windsurfing sails flit across the water in the warm afternoon breeze.
Ortakent village is not far frpm bitez. with its long stretch of sandy beach, which slowly descends into deeperwater. Its location is very much central on the peninsula, and famous for its 17th century ‘Tower houses’.
Turgutreis. Facing the island of Kos this pretty location has plenty to offer and is a popular area for tourists with its fantastic beach. It is important to keep in mind that most of this area is a military zone and property can only be purchased by setting up a company.
Gundogan. This region has definite signs of antiquity with ruins hidden around the inland cliffs. Large hotels have now appeared and plenty of new housing.
