Bodrum, known in the ancient times as Halicarnassus which was the capital of Caria, was the birthplace of Herodotus and the site of King Mausolous' Tomb (4th century B.C.), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the harbor, the Bodrum Castle, or the medieval castle of St. Peter, is a fine example of 15th century crusader architecture, and has been converted into the Museum of Underwater Archeology, with remains dating as far back as the Bronze Age. 

The most prominent feature of Bodrum is the castle of St. Peter.
The castle's origins date back to the knights of St. John
This group of expatriates began in the 11th century with a church and hospital in Jerusalem. Although belonging to he Catholic religion care was denied to no-one. 
When the knights arrived they instructed their builders to remove all usable materials from the tomb of King Mausolos as the castle construction began in the 1400's.

For many years Bodrum remained a quiet fishing village, only receiving an influx of new residents in the 1950s. Developing as a preferred holiday and second home destination for many people of an artistic background, groups of poets, writers, singers and artists began to flock to the town. Retaining this appeal, Bodrum today has a population of around 40,000 and is renowned throughout the country for its artistic features.

The beautiful Bodrum Peninsula suits holidaymakers interested in a subdued and relaxing atmosphere. Enchanting villages, with guest-houses and small hotels on quiet bays, dot the peninsula. On the southern coast, Bardakci, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, Karaincir, Bagla and Akyarlar have fine, sandy beaches. Campers and wind-surfers enjoy Gümbet, and at Bitez colorful sail boards weave skillfully among the masts of yachts in the bay. On shore you can enjoy quiet walks through the orange and tangerine groves bordering the beach. Ortakent has one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in the area and offers an ideal place for relaxing in solitude. One of the most beautiful beaches on the Bodrum peninsula, Karaincir, is ideal for lively active days by the sea and relaxed, leisurely evenings with local villagers. Finally, Akyarlar enjoys a well-deserved reputation for the fine, powdery sand of its beach, it's also considered as one of the best beaches in the world. Turgutreis, Gumusluk and Yalikavak, all with excellent beaches, lie on the western side of the peninsula and are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. In Turgutreis, the birthplace of a great Turkish Ottoman admiral of the same name, you will find a monument honoring him. In the ancient port of Myndos, Gümüslük, you can easily make many friends with the hospitable and out-going local population. In Yalikavak white-washed houses with cascading Bougainville line narrow streets. Small cafes and the occasional windmill create a picturesque setting.
The sun shines differently here. The nights are longer, the drinks more enjoyable. And then there is love in Bodrum ... 

Nestled on the southern Aegean coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, facing the Greek Island of Kos is the Turkish town of Bodrum. Featuring a notably predominant artistic and intellectual recent history, the area is currently growing, adopting a variety of European expats attracted to the climate, lifestyle and investment potential of the area.

The recent influxes of foreign residents have been attracted to the appealing lifestyle and real estate investment potential. Not only foreign investment is flooding into the town, but Turkish nationals are also keen to obtain a holiday home in the area. Tourism is growing in the town, with golfing and yachting holding great appeal due to the delightful year round weather. Featuring a typically Mediterranean climate, Bodrum benefits from mild winter months with low rainfall, and long pleasant summers. Average temperatures are from 14ºC to 32ºC, enabling an ideal holiday destination within a short distance from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

The international marinas of Bodrum are gaining popularity from yachtsmen from around the world. The popularity of the touristic center of Bodrum town provides an ideal holiday within a holiday for yachting tourists, growing to become a renowned center for boating and tourism. The stunning coastline with miles of beaches, bays and coves to explore make every voyage relaxing and enjoyable.

Additional golf courses are being planned for the Bodrum area due to the popularity and large demand for further golfing opportunities in the region. Currently housing several golf courses, tourism in this sector is set to boom in the coming years, along with the growth and demand of front line golf properties for the real estate market.

Accessing the local area is increasingly easy as Bodrum has both an international and a domestic airport, receiving daily flights from across Europe during the summer months. The winter schedule is a bit lighter, yet accessibility to the town is never hindered due to the short flight distance and daily scheduled flights to and from near-by Istanbul.

WHY INVEST IN BODRUM?

-The Turkish lira has been exceptionally weak; the currency is now rebounding against both the dollar and sterling.

- GREAT VALUE for money, for example a litre of Evian water will cost the equivalent of 20p, a meal in a very good restaurant will not cost more than £5-10 per head, cigarettes are approximately 60p a packet. Bodrum can be a shopper’s paradise for tourists , but in the past it was less for residents. Howewer this has now changed.Now we have TESCO – METRO – MIGROS – İKEA and the smaller Tansas , Bim ,For You, Carrefour, supermarkets ; which stock not only everything to meet your everyday requirements but an increasing number of imported products , things that you may miss from home.

- Bodrum is situated only 20minutes by ferry from Kos, Greece, so you are in effect having access to two countries for the price of one. Also to be able to use both Airports from Kos with charter flights.

- 2,000 British families have already settled in Bodrum over the last 6 years, they benefit by having a local British Consulate dealing with their enquiries.

- Bodrum is located only 25 minutes from the airport, with direct flights arriving daily from most major international airports.

- Turkey can provide excellent infrastructure in respect of hospitals, roads and rail links, phone lines / internet access etc.

- English is commonly spoken in Turkey, especially in Bodrum with its very large and growing English community.

- Bodrum Town it''''s self represents a unique blend of the old and the new, with it's famous castle and underwater museum located next to a state of the art marina, modern ocean going yachts and designer boutiques. Bodrum stil remains a beautiful holiday center in Turkey. If you like historical places you can visit ; Ephesos , Pamukkale , Didyma , Miletos , Priene , Heraklia , Aphrodisias , Symirna , Hierapolis . İf you want visit nearest historical place in same day of bodrum ; you can go Bodrum Castle, Underwater Museum , Windmills , Myndos Gate , Great Amhpytheatre,Mauseloum , Pedesa , You can visit on the same day 2 of 7 wonders of the worlds Artemis temple and Mauseloum. Or if you like nature paradise you can go to daily tours ; Fethiye Oludeniz , Didim Altinkum , Dalyan Turtle Beach , Blue Cruise by Yacht , Jeep Safari , Shipwreck Diving , Horse Riding , Fishing Tours, Paragliding, Trekking, sailing , Dedeman Aquapark , diving courses etc…. Bodrum is known as the 'Turkish Riviera' of Turkey.

- Services such as laundry, food deliveries, taxis, boat trips etc can all be provided at a very low cost.
- What better way to escape from the cold of europe than to spend the winter months in BODRUM – TURKEY. 300 sunny days in a year guaranteed. With temperatures rarely dropping below the low 20’s even during the coolest season the sun is almost always shining. even the rain is warm. Spend your rest life in Bodrum with sunshine and warm weather. It has almost best weather; no humidity also is one of the highest oxygen consentrated area in the world.