Is Bodrum or Kusadasi better?

While Bodrums very pleasant, if your time is more limited and you dont want to spend it on the beach, Kusadasi as a base (or even Selcuk) would probably suit you better. Around Kusadasi theres a number of other historical sites (Priene Miletus, Didma etc).



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Absolutely! Whether you're making a day trip or have a few days to explore the city, Bodrum is totally worth seeing. After taking the ferry from Greece, it was the perfect introduction to Turkey for us. We had so much fun experiencing the historical side.

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Bodrum. When you talk about Bodrum, you mostly talk about the Bodrum Peninsula, rather than the city itself. Bodrum is home to some of Turkey's most luxurious hotels and resorts. Needless to say, it also attracts a high number of very rich businesspeople and entrepreneurs, who choose to live in the region.

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If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Bodrum is between June and September. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 36 C and an average low of 20 C. The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 14 C and an average low of 4 C.

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Bodrum is a place steeped in history! One of the must-visit attractions in Bodrum is the castle. Built in the 15th century and originally called “Petronium”, the castle of Bodrum was created by the Order of the Knights Hospitaller to honor Saint Peter.

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All night beach parties and thumping clubs make Bodrum the best party town on the Turkish Riviera.

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With two days In Kusadasi, there's time to enjoy beaches, boat trips, and outdoor adventures while also allotting a day to visit nearby ancient and natural wonders, such as Ephesus and Pamukkale.

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One of the world's greatest cities, Istanbul should be on every traveler's must-visit list. Highlight sights like the grand Byzantine basilica Aya Sofya, often called Hagia Sophia in English, and the Ottoman sultans' lavish Topkapi Palace attest to the city's centuries-long history as the capital of powerful empires.

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The incredible hotels in Turkey that are making this country the new favourite hot spot for A-listers, from Kate Moss to J. Lo
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Istanbul hosts Türkiye's most famous luxury districts and welcomes millions of tourists yearly. There are countless attractive spots on Istanbul's map! Sometimes spectacular Bosphorus views add value to a district, and other times streets that are lined with high-end boutiques.

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Bodrum. When you talk about Bodrum, you mostly talk about the Bodrum Peninsula, rather than the city itself. Bodrum is home to some of Turkey's most luxurious hotels and resorts. Needless to say, it also attracts a high number of very rich businesspeople and entrepreneurs, who choose to live in the region.

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