Bodrum

Bodrum is a historic and modern coastal town and district in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey, situated on the Bodrum Peninsula along the Aegean Sea. The area has ancient roots as Halicarnassus, the capital of Caria, and one of the principal ancient Greek cities in the region.

Remains such as the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built around 350 BCE for Mausolus, made the city famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the medieval era the harbor was fortified, and the Knights Hospitaller built Bodrum Castle, also known as the Castle of St. Peter, which overlooks the marina. The castle now houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology with artifacts from the Aegean, including the Bodrum Shipwreck.

Today Bodrum is a major tourist center, renowned for its waterfront, marina, beaches, and vibrant nightlife, as well as its historic sites. The surrounding coastline includes resorts and coves such as Bitez, Gümüşlük, Türkbükü and Yalıkavak. The town serves as a base for boating and sailing in the Aegean, with a lively market and numerous cultural events in the summer.

Economy is dominated by tourism and services, with fishing and small-scale crafts also present. The climate is Mediterranean, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The area is served by Milas-Bodrum Airport and a seaport offering seasonal ferry connections to neighboring Greek islands.