Bodrum / turkey

Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus, is situated on a peninsula facing the island of Kos and is the hometown of Herodotus, known as the 'Father of History'. 

This is where the blue cruise originated and is a great starting point for a journey along the Carian coast which offers a legacy of mythology and ancient history, and breathtaking scenery laced with sandy beaches, rocky coves and inlets.

The town itself is considered the hotspot of the south west coast and attracts a cosmopolitan visitor ship every year.

The restaurants, bars and nightlife are a major attraction while an artisitic and intellectual community also thrives in the Bodrum area. 

The Castle of St Peter is the landmark of the town situated at the centre of the two cresent bays that form the natural harbour. 

With its characteristic white washed houses, a network of narrow old streets to explore in the town centre, a  busy harbour and 5 star marina, Bodrum is a vibrant and increasingly fashionable 

Turkish town. Scattering the peninsula are a handful of relaxed coastal villages rich with orange, mandarin and olive groves. Each with its unique character but all with fantastic beaches and spectacular natural surroundings in common.