THE one and only Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide

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COMING SOON – the 2021 version of my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide


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#1 New Release in Turkey Travel Bodrum Travel Guide 2019The Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast is the summer playground for hundreds of thousands of discerning holiday-makers offering something for everyone – the beach bum, party animal, culture vulture or adrenalin junkie.

‘The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey’s Aegean Delight’ is the definitive book for visitors and expats alike from Jay Artale, part-time resident and someone in the know. The book is packed to the rafters with meticulously researched facts and fun, sites and scenes, eats and treats, must-dos and don’t-dos, both on and off the well-beaten track.

Need to know how to get about?

Want insider knowledge on the best boats trips to hidden coves and where to find ancient sites to tumble over?

Looking for the best places to eat for authentic rustic cuisine?

Fancy a high-energy water-ski ride around the bay, or a slow paced jaunt on a paddle board?

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It’s all here, and much, much more. Whether dipping in for a hint or two or reading cover-to-cover in one serving, this book should be on everyone’s packing list.What’s Inside: Book Index and Contents

Section 1: Introduction to Turkey

A summary of Turkey’s history, culture and food, as well as some key travel tips that are relevant, no matter where in Turkey you travel.

  • Top 5 lists “What not to miss!”
  • Introduction to Turkey (Geography; Brief History; Culture; Religion)
  • Customs & Traditions (Camel Wrestling; Turkish Oiled Wrestling; Turkish Baths; Haggling)
  • Local Drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Rakı, Ayran, Wine)
  • Local Dining (Local Food Specialities)
  • Travel Information (Essentials; Tipping; Visitor’s Visa; Money Matters; Credit Cards)
  • Staying Connected (Mobile Phones; Wi-Fi; Internet Cafés; Key Turkish Phrases)

Section 2: Introduction to the Bodrum Peninsula

The Bodrum Peninsula is a small area in the Aegean region of Turkey, and this section provides an overview of the local area and sets the stage for discovering the individual destinations in greater detail in the next section.

  • Mugla Province
  • Bodrum Peninsula: First Impressions & Lasting Memories
  • Bodrum Peninsula:
  • Local Landmarks
  • Famous Residents
  • When to Go; What to Pack
  • Getting there by Air;
  • Ground Transportation;
  • Getting there by Sea;
  • Getting Around the Peninsula
  • Travelling Further Afield (Excursions & Day Trips to Greece)
  • Day Boat Trips;
  • Weekly Farmers Markets;
  • Beaches;
  • Turkish Baths

Section 3: Bodrum Peninsula by Destination

Starting from Bodrum Town, we travel clockwise to all the key towns and villages located on the Bodrum Peninsula. Each location is reviewed in detail, and provides visitors with all the travel tips they need to navigate the local area, to get the most out of their visit.

Each destination section includes the following sections:

  • Getting Your Bearings
  • Introduction
  • Getting Around
  • Sightseeing
  • Activities
  • Beaches
  • Water Sports
  • Boat Trips
  • Entertainment
  • What’s Nearby

Here are all of the Bodrum Peninsula destinations included in this guide are:

Section 4: Appendix Reference Section

This section includes links to external websites, and additional resource information for the Bodrum Peninsula.

  • My Bodrum Websites
  • Other Bodrum Websites
  • Books featuring the Bodrum Peninsula
  • Other Travel Websites & Resources
  • Transport Resources
  • Local Tour & Travel Companies
  • Events & Festivals
  • Classes & Retreats
  • Turkish Telephone Websites
  • Turkish Alphabet & Pronunciation Guide
  • Table of Contents

About the Author

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Originally from the flatlands and big skies of rural Norfolk in eastern England, Jay is a British Expat currently living in Los Angeles.For the last couple of decades Jay has juggled her day job as a project manager with her passions for writing, photography and international travel.

In 2008, Jay bought a holiday home on the trendy Bodrum Peninsula along Turkey’s beautiful Aegean coast.Despite its popularity with Turkish and international visitors, and a destination of choice for thousands of expatriates looking for their place in the sun, well-researched and comprehensive guides to the Peninsula were thin on the ground.

Jay decided to plug this gap and enthusiastically set about capturing the local area in words and pictures.

In 2010, Jay launched this website to share her knowledge and experiences with a wider audience. What began life as random facts and observations, hand-written in little note books, has grown into a well-respected and popular travel site.

In 2012, Jay began publishing free location-specific Quick Reference Travel Guides for the area. A full-blown guide seemed to be the next logical step. ‘The Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey’s Aegean Delight’ was published on Amazon on May 31st 2013, an updated version was published in 2016, and this new edition has been updated in time for the 2019 Bodrum season.


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30 thoughts on “THE one and only Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide

  1. Look forward to reading your guide to the beautiful Bodrum Peninsula. Was planning to write my own one day but you’ve beaten me to it!

  2. My little sister! Hope your book is all you wanted it to be…You have done so well to do this AND have a very busy day job! You will have earned your time in the Turkish sunshine for sure.Chrisx

  3. This site is most informative and we have just downloaded the full guide book and can’t put it down!
    Yesterday morning we didn’t know where we were going on holiday…. In the afternoon booked a trip to turgutreis which we had never heard of and found very little online to help us get a feel for the area…. Now I almost feel like I know my way around
    Thank you
    Sarah

  4. Loved your book! I bought it via Amazon and thought I’d flip through it quickly, but I got engrossed by the content. You write so well (and I love that your guide has photos in it too). Are you writing other books about the area?
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    1. Hi Belinda… glad you enjoyed the book .. and really pleased that you appreciated all the photos in it. I’m writing my second guide book… which focuses on Gumusluk called “Gumulsuk Travel Guide: Bodrum’s Silver Lining”

      If you get a chance to hop on over to your e-retailer to leave a review for my Bodrum guide… it’s be greatly appreciated. 🙂
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  5. Hi Jay,

    I have a friend that was looking to visit the Bodrum Peninsula soon and around the area as part of one of those “bucket list” trips, so I am going to send him the link to this page.

    Great to see all the good comments from others that have enjoyed your guide as well, I hope it continues to help people out.

    Thanks

    Paul

  6. Hi
    I am just wondering if you can please give me advise on which town of Bodrum to stay.
    I am travelling on 18 July from UK for 10 nights period with my family,7adult no children.
    It’s my first trip to Bodrum and I am very much confused to find a suitable place to stay in order to chill, relax, with sea / mountain view.
    I don’t wish to stay in hotels or all inclusive packages, English Breakfast ,Clubbing ,,,,,would like a vila in resort or private to do my own fish/kebab barbeque ,,,,spend quality time with family while exploring the area.
    I can also hire a car.
    Have read reviews about Bitez,Gumbet, Turgurteis, Ortakent, Yalikavak, Torba, Mumcular, Konacik, Golturbuku, Gundogan, Yaliciftlik, Gumusluk, Guvercinlik and Mazi.
    I am puzzled. Any tips about Bodrum region is very much appreciated.

    Thanks you very much

    1. There are lots of websites which list villas and properties for rent, some through agencies and some direct with the owner. There are certainly lots of places to choose from, and it is very much personal choice of where you choose as your final destination. Each destination offers something different, and I’d recommend reading the destination content on my website to get a feel for each of the villages and towns around the Bodrum Peninsula.

      This is a good place to start:
      https://www.bodrumpeninsulatravelguide.co.uk/locations/

      Here’s the Welcome pages for each of the destinations:
      https://www.bodrumpeninsulatravelguide.co.uk/what-are-welcome-to-pages/

      This should give you some information to help you narrow down your search, or alternatively you can buy my book on Amazon! thanks, Jay
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  7. Seems to be great book on Turkey travel. I will definitely read the book as I love reading about different places and their cultures. Although, I had visited Turkey once but I didn’t got a chance to visit Bodrum. Your post has motivated me to visit the place.

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