bodrum
“It is impossible to separate Bodrum from the essence of beauty at all...
“Bodrum...Bodrum...” a famous Turkish song begins, “How could I tell? Where could I start?” Bodrum is indeed a place that many poets have fallen in love with. It is filled with charming stories of those who have become enraptured with its simple, yet exquisite beauty. There is something in the air in Bodrum; perhaps it is the everlasting fragrance sifting through the trees, or the romance of the bluest waters in union with the bluest sky. Perhaps it is the crisp white houses, the stories of mystics, or the tempting beaches with their crystalline waters. Most likely, it is everything at once, impossible to separate Bodrum from the essence of beauty at all.
As that famous song continues, it is impossible to find the right start to Bodrum’s narrative.
Once a place of rejuvenation and serenity; today it is the holiday capital of Turkey, with its classy and upbeat nightlife, colorful boutiques, and five-star restaurants serving a wide selection of sea food, kebabs, and Aeagen delicacies. In the middle of town, stylish yacht-goers return to their docks after sailing the day away on their glamorous yachts, and the world-famous marina dazzles as Bodrum’s own art piece.
Taste the flavors of the Aeagen sea at any one of Bodrum’s trendy restaurants, and accompany your appetite with Rakı, an infamous Turkish spirit heralded by the country’s novel writers. In Bodrum, you are free to let loose. If partying all night beckons you, then Bodrum is the place. Yet if strolling along the beach exchanging smiles with celebrities is your fancy-- well, Bodrum is the place for that too. As Homer himself described it, Bodrum is, “The land of eternal blue.” Certainly, no truer words could summarize this beaming oasis.