Bodrum Marina and Seafront:
Bodrum marina is lined with palm trees and flowers and houses some great luxury stores. It can berth up to 450 yachts, and you will see many beautiful old wooden boats or “gulets” that can be chartered for a day trip.
There are quite a few interesting statues to look out for along the way, including one of a diver with a diving helmet. The Statue of Love is particularly striking.
Bodrum Museum:
Bodrum Museum is a picturesque site, housed in the Castle and containing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Many treasures have been recovered from the sea and it’s very well presented.
The castle was built from stones that were part of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, of which more later. You’ll probably see cats playing outside, as there are many in Bodrum.
If you walk beyond the Castle right to the end you will find the sea wall and great views over the bay. Bodrum yacht charter.