Explore Bodrum
Bodrum is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey. it,s very famous for it,s night life, underwater archaeology museum, and mausoleum of Halicarnassos. Bodrum is also the perfect starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQKQhZ1ArfY
Language Spoken
Turkish is the official language spoken in Bodrum.
Currency & Time Zone
Turkish Lira (TRY)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a local Lokanta which serves authentic home cooked Istanbul cuisine will be around 120₺ (R313).Drinks
An imported beer will be around 14₺ (R37) and a midrange Bottle of wine around 40₺ (R104).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 4₺ (R10) and 3₺ (R9) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Dolmus, are a crossover between a shared taxi and minibus. They can be hailed along all the main routes and charge a flat rate of 2₺ per person (R5).Things to do in Bodrum
The top attractions to visit in Bodrum City are the Castle of St. Peter, Bitez Beach, Zeki Muren Arts Museum, Orak Adasi, and The Bodrum Bazaar.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles
- Typhoid
- All Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Bodrum require a valid passport for travel not exceeding 30 days, otherwise they need a visa as well.