Bodrum

Bodrum is known for its old traditional wooden sailing boats, so called gulets. Mainly, there is sailed in the gulf of Gokova and Hirasonu, the Blue Cruise or Blue Voyage as the trip is referd to, is done by motor/engine however there are a few charter companies who sail by windpower, one of them is Flaka Cruising and does offer this service by sailing by wind. Gulets can be chartered for your family gathering or by cabin. In the last case you share the gulet with other guests form around the world.

Boat Tours

Boat Tours - Public boat tours are arranged from almost all the beaches. Alternatively, you can make early reservation with the tour operator of your choice, many tour operators are located in the Bodrum Marina. Boat tours are a good way to explore various beaches surrounding Bodrum, as well as some must see island strands you can't reach by road.

mud baths

Further afield there are the mud baths to visit. You go down the river on a rickety of chug-chug jump in bit baths of mud and roll around The fun bit and then clean off and go home. It’s also easy to go across to Kos or Rhodes for a day or two. When arriving there get a scooter very dangerous but the best and easiest way to get around. There is of course loads of old architecture to visit around if you like that kind of thing.

Yacht charter in the Aegean Sea. Windward Islands (http://www.windward-islan...), one of the worlds largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to luxury yacht in the Aegean Sea. Operating from different offices worldwide USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Rent a car and explore the beauty of Bodrum (http://www.bodrumrentacar.com)

During the peak season, the beach that stretches between the castle and Halikarnas is very good for swimming; The water is roped off to prevent boats coming in, and the beach and water is cleaned daily by the restaurants and by the city authorities. Sunbeds and beanbags on the beach are free of charge, although the restaurants that own them will bring you menus or offer you drinks every half hour.Another option is to go to the nearby beaches of Gumbet or Bitez: Grab a Taxi 15/25 Lira or go to the bus station and hop on a Dolmus 2/3 Lira. These beaches are much more suited for sunbathing and have actual sand Bodrum's beach is mostly pebbles, whereas the water at Gumbet & Bitez is very shallow, sunbeds are free of charge and loud music is also there to entertain you. There are several pools with bars that do not charge an entrance fee even if you are not ordering anything. A variety of water sports is offered.

You can also hire a private boat for your own trip around the bay. Make sure all passengers have and wear lifejackets and that there is an emergency oar and kit on board. Taking a mobile phone in a plastic bag is advisable. Try snorkeling go for good quality glass based goggles and kit available in most shops at around 20 Lira.

Windsurfing

There are some good possibilities for windsurfing at nearby vass. it has a bit of a hippy air to it with lots of hire stands for boards and sails. some may find there are just tooooo many people around in high season for it to be much fun, especially when there are competitions running.

Hamam

Bodrum has a fine hamam, also known as a turkish bath, located a few blocks inland from the harbour. facilities are separated by gender with both sexes enjoying the same hours of operation. it is situated right across the bus terminal.

Tropical Camel Beach

Take a dolmus from the central bus stationotogar to the Tropical Camel Beach. It takes approx. 30min. from the bus station to the Camel Beach. You can ride a camel at the camel beach for 10 TL. The sea and the beach is one of the greatest in the Bodrum Peninsula.