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Bodrum holidays for a captivating and cultural beach break
One of the most captivating ports of the southwest Aegean region, Bodrum sits on the southern point of the Bodrum Peninsula, and its beautiful setting entices countless holidaymakers every summer.
The attractive port with its crystal clear waters features a tree-lined boulevard with many local markets and stalls. On the hill overlooking the port is the ancient ruin of a Roman Amphitheatre which is often used for outdoor concerts. Visitors should also take in Bodrum Castle, which looks out over the marina and houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Bodrum is a family-friendly town and a popular destination for visitors seeking sun, sand, sea and cultural charm.
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Currency
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.
Bodrum Climate
With the temperatures starting to soar in May, summers in Bodrum can reach 30C and above during the hottest months of July and August, with plenty of sunshine and virtually no rain. There is no humidity, and even in the evening the temperatures only drop to around 20C. Summers benefit from the cool and refreshing wind, the Meltemi, which blows from the Aegean from May to October, and reaches its peak during the height of the summer. The spring is an extremely pleasant time to visit, with temperatures reaching 22C, with April and May the perfect months for walking and hiking through the green hills and blooming valleys.
Time
Local time is GMT +2
(GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood
in the main tourist areas.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. The European two-pin plug is standard.
Tipping
Tipping is a way of life in Turkey and it is customary to give some small change for most services, or a small percent of the bill. In bigger hotels and restaurants if a service charge is not added to the bill, it is customary to tip between 10 and 15%. For taxi fares it is enough to round up the bill. Attendants at Turkish baths expect to share about 15% of the total bill if service has been good.
Communications
The international country dialling code for Turkey is +90. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).
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17 Apr 12 from 7 Nights,
