Where the history meets legends
Bodrum has experienced the dominance of various civilizations throughout history such as Persians, Macedonians, Byzantines and the Roman Empire.
Down through the ages it has suffered from the countless invasions of those coming from the Aegean islands and has been important to all the powers wishing to dominate the Aegean.
The region boasts such greats as the historian Heredotus, history's first woman admiral Artemisia I, and the just-as-skilled Artemisia II as well as artists like Leachares and Shepas.
A contemporary Bodrum Figure: "Fisherman of Halicarnassus"
Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli, the scion of a prominent Ottoman family and Oxford don, was convicted in 1925 of some obscure crime and exiled to Bodrum.
Cevat Sakir, who was to become the great raconteur of Turkish literature under the name "Fisherman of Halicarnassos," fell in love with Bodrum and elected to remain there for most of the rest of his life.
He became the town's grand old man, introduced new fishing techniques, planted trees (the palms lining the quay are his) and above all told fantastic tales of an ancient Aegean civilization and of the passionate, broad-spirited, fatalistic people of the sea. Two generations of Bodrum's youth grew up under his spell.
Gullets of Bodrum
Gullet style wooden boats are a symbol of Bodrum and give guests the opportunity to enjoy the best of the Aegean Sea.
People from all over the world spend vacations on these Gullets and cruise from bay to bay in privacy while enjoying the immense beauty of the Bodrum.
A one day cruise takes guests along the picturesque shores and secluded bays near the hotel. Guests can enjoy a swim or simply relax while we prepare and serve a light and delightful buffet lunch.
Bodrum St.Peter's Castle
The castle's origins date back to the knights of St. John. This group of expatriates began in the 11th century with a church and hospital in Jerusalem.
When the knights arrived they instructed their builders to remove all usable materials from the tomb of King Mausolos for the castle construction which began in the 1400's.
The knights referred to the town as Messy not knowing that they where in ancient Halicarnassus. The fortress became known as the Castle of St. Peter and for over a century the castle served as a stronghold in the knight’s community.
Bodrum St. Peter’s Castle Tel: (+90-252) 316 10 95
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10 Things to do in Bodrum
Bodrum, with all its natural beauty and history, is the ideal place for a romantic getaway or a family holiday. During your stay in Bodrum, here are 10 things that you "should" try to discover the beauty of town.
Visiting Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House
Visiting St. Peter's Castle
Visiting the Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Visiting Mausoleum and the Amphitheatre
Traditional Gullet Trips
Visiting Kos Island of Greece
Visiting Olives Farms
Mountain Biking
Trekking
Spa and relaxation