Bodrum is a resort town on the Aegean coast, the center of the peninsula of the same name. The distance from the airport to the city center is only 36 kilometers.
Bodrum's beaches are among top ten in Turkey.
In the vicinity of the city there are many historical sites, and the city itself is famous for its nightlife and chic yacht clubs. "Halicarnassus" night club and "Catamaran" floating disco attained international fame long ago. Today, the most popular DJs and performers appear there. Owing to this Bodrum is deemed one of Turkey's most youth resorts. Also, the city is popular with artists and intellectuals, so the level of the local population's cultures very high.
The cost of living in the city is just above the national average. English is understood almost everywhere.
Real property in Bodrum is represented by villas (both simple and luxurious) and apartments. The terrain in the region is hilly, so the windows of many houses offer great sea views.
