Recreation and pastimes in Turkey.

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There are many varied attractions and recreational activities to entertain you in Turkey, especially around the popular Bodrum area of the country where the bulk of our Turkey properties are located.

The large golden sandy beach at Gumbet is a popular seaside spot which is located a short drive west of Bodrum. There are many beaches in the area that offer clean and safe sunbathing and swimming such as Bitez and Yahsi. Bitez is especially popular with windsurfers and other water-sports enthusiasts.

There are many other popular sporting activities in Turkey that are easily accessible such as diving, sea fishing, paragliding, parachuting, hot air ballooning and caving. If it is the art of shopping that is more to your liking then don’t panic, shoppers are well catered for as well. With regular street markets and winding narrow streets of shops catering for everything from local crafts to designer clothes.

Bodrum itself is well worth a visit for its historical sights too including the Castle of St. Peter, the stone amphitheatre, The Hall of the Carian Princess (an ancient tomb), as well as two of the Seven Wonders the World; the ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and the Temple of Artermis.

After a day of sightseeing, sunbathing or exertion there is plenty to offer when it comes to nightlife. For those interested in dining, then there is an excellent choice of restaurants to found catering for all tastes with international and local cuisine. Bodrum is well renowned for is pulsating and glamorous nightlife with many bars and nightclubs to choose from. Head for the waterfront where all the party goers are found and you will be amazed at the choice available.

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Divers come from the world over to explore and enjoy the waters around Bodrum. There is a wide variety of dives available in the area in waters with visibility averaging around 20 metres and water temperatures ranging from around 17 - 22°C in a season that stretches from April to late October.

There are currently 2 main reefs off the coast of Bodrum however plans are being considered by the Ministers of Culture and Tourism to create a Marine Park on the Bodrum Peninsula. If these plans go ahead it will create dive sites with 5 shipwrecks dating from between the 6th Century AD to 1995.

The reefs in use today have 8 main dive sites and are full of marine life such as grouper, moray eel, rays, barracuda, octopus and a huge array of other spectacular fish. When exploring these sites you can experience caverns, half-caves, funnels and even a meteorite hole. There is plenty here to occupy the advanced and novice diver alike.

Bitez Beach

Rapidly becoming one of the Bodrum Peninsula hot spots, this hidden jewel is set amongst soaring mountains and blossoming gardens and still retains all its village charm.

Situated approximately 45 minutes from Bodrum airport and only a short bus ride from the hustle and bustle of Bodrum itself you can relax whilst sunbathing or enjoying a cool drink in a beach front café whilst feeling miles away from anywhere.

Bitez is a well-known windsurfing spot along with many other water sports. You can also enjoy many historical sights that are close at hand too. Or, if you are just looking to kick back and relax then you couldn’t have found a better spot!

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