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Bodrum Property Investments

Bodrum is the capital of the Turkish Riviera and reigns supreme in this exceptional corner of the Aegean. The town has evolved into a holiday resort with villas, hotels and discos nestled amongst violet jacarandas. The castle, once the home of the Crusader Knights sits between two natural harbours which are surrounded by whitewashed homes, narrow streets and vaulted stone houses covered with bougainvillea of all colours – yellow, purple and orange and white.
Bodrum is easy to reach being just 35 kilometres from the airport and offers the facilities expected of a modern town with numerous banks, shops, hoels, restaurants and a choice of both private and state hospitals.
At night a fairy tale moon rises in a cloudless sky full of a myriad of stars nd the phenomenal sunsets of September and October are not to be missed. Take a seat in a café or restaurant just before sunset and watch the ballet of colours and as you sip your glass of wine unwind form the stress of working and think to yourself that “life is beautiful” The ideal location to look for Turkish property for sale

Bitez

Bitez is the second bay to the west of Bodrum and here the old stone houses are today’s restaurants. The countryside around Bitez is full of mandarin groves which are still unspoilt by tourism and there is nothing nicer than a gin and tonic enriched with a slice of fresh green mandarin, a taste that will inspire you. Bitez has become an international centre for windsurfing. In May 2004 the World Laser Championships were held at Bitez with over 70 boats entered.

Gümüşlük

Gümüşlük is one of the oldest settlements on the Riviera and is rich with ruins both underwater and on land. These can be seen in the shallow water as you wade towards Tavsan Adasi (“island of rabbits”). The area is full of Mediterranean shrubs, citrus orchards and centuries old olive trees. Lining the bay are a myriad of fabulous fish restaurants much favoured by locals because of their unique atmosphere. The bread and pastries stuffed with herbs and cakes made form cornmeal just have to be eaten.

Yalikavak

Just 18 kilometres form Bodrum and on the north of the peninsula where the cooling breezes offer relief from the hot sun at the height of summer is Yalikavak. The view on the road form Bodrum offers breathtaking scenery and the panorama of the whole bay as you go over the hill is spectacular. The natural bay is extraordinary and charming with exceptionally clean beaches and swimming from the centre of town. Many restaurants abut the shore and in the covered shopping centre authentic souvenirs can be bought or just sit at a café table and watch the yachts move in and out of the harbour.

Gündoğan

Gündoğan is covered with beautiful flowers all year round. Olives and their oils are extracted by the local people in this authentic unspoilt village with its citrus orchads and history of sponge divers.