Has anybody gone to Bodrum

LondonCypriot


Joined: 15/12/2008
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Message Posted:
25/05/2009 01:25

My mates are thinking of going to Bodrum this year? Has anybody been?

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 01:32

Went years ago when our son was about 16. Anything for a quiet life! Horrendous, as far as we were concerned - our son loved it.



No beach nearby. Hassled to the point of violence by waiters.



Great clubs (apparently). Not for us (we were around mid-forties at that time). We did find some very nice restaurants eventually. But, horses for courses, I'd say.



J

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 03:21

Yes, once for the day on a cruiseship. That was enough for me.

Have you thought of Kusudasi. Lovely place.

Olu Deniz - even better.



Do some research. There are some really lovely places in Turkey. Bodrum is not one of them though IMO.

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 03:32

I heard it can be a bit scary ,, shite your ,, pants after dark ,, vampires and cold steel weilding lunatics ,, destitute individuals ,, sickness ,,, the cough ,,

I would not go ,,, if you do ,, you must be mad and crazy and born without foreskins ,, real shoppers ,, odd balls. Good Luck you nobs.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 06:48

bodrum or boredoom

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 13:17

I went with a friend while working in Turkey and I remember it

as being enjoyable, hot, and some interesting historical sites.

Believe it has developed a lot since then

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 13:20

Bodrum ! loved it, 11yrs ago though, so maybe its spoiled now x

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
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Message Posted:
25/05/2009 14:38

You should try the peninsular, fantastic places there especially Yalikavak.

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 15:44

Hi London Cypriot,

I have been to Bodrum 3 times on day trips, I found it very interesting, great market and restuarants. People very friendly...



I dont think I could stay longer than a long weekend........



Best place in the World for snide copy watches!!!!



nunu1

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 18:07

Bodrum ok for a day trip and OK for young folk. I am going to Yalikavak for 2 weeks 8th June, lovely friendly place and near other nice places to visit by Dolmus with the locals and not expensive.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
27/05/2009 16:19

Woodspeckie, Spot on sir, have a house in Yalikavak..lovely place, is'nt it great to get the dolmus to other places on the peninsular !! Fantastic place to relax.

eager


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Message Posted:
27/05/2009 16:30

oops, Sorry Madam.

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
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Message Posted:
27/05/2009 16:37

I think Bodrum is a very nice place. Agree with the person or people who said you can get hassled outside restaurants and shops and stuff but go anywhere in Cyprus, Greece or Turkey and you get the same. Good nightlife though in Bodrum and its a pretty place. Lovely Harbour.



Marmaris is supposed to be nice although i havent been. Its your typical tourist destination so dont know if you like that or not, personally i wouldnt as i imagine the 'hassle' there would be worse.



Side and Alanya are nice too, though much better hotels in Side. And not been to Olu Deniz though would like to go as it looks lovely.

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
Posts: 369

Message Posted:
27/05/2009 16:38

And bags Nunu!! Best fake bags ever in Bodrum haha!

Trudy


Joined: 25/05/2009
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Message Posted:
27/05/2009 16:39

Not that you would care about bags seeing as your a bloke! Just thought i'd add my bit in!!

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 10:01

have been at least 6 times went again last year very nice wouls go again and again....

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
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Message Posted:
28/05/2009 13:38

our friend moved there this year and seems to be enjoying it.

we will probably visit at the end of september, hopefully!