Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula and this stunning strip along Turkey's southwest coast leading to the sparkling Aegean Sea is often touted as Turkey’s French Riveria. The area has everything from plush marinas such as Yalikavak Marina, where superyachts reside, to upscale, boutique shops. You’ll also find world-renowned and Michelin-starred restaurants here, including Kitchen – headed by Chef Osman Sezener and offering modern Turkish cuisine – and Chef Aret Sahakyan’s restaurant at Macakizi, for modern Aegean cuisine.
While certainly a luxurious and exclusive hotspot, Bodrum also appeals to natural beauty lovers, as it’s enveloped by lush green forests, married with beautiful bays and spotless beaches. A drive along the peninsula can be interspersed with refreshing dips in the sea at one of the many hidden coves. Hiring a boat to explore the coast is a popular pastime and many of the hotels offer trips and other activities to explore the stunning scenery too. There are historical architectural beauties worth visiting such as the Mausoleum, which is a legacy of Carian King Mausolus and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
