Bodrum is one of must-see places with its history and magnificent beauties. Bodrum Castle was built by St. Jean knights between 1406 and 1523. Museum of Underwater Archeology is placed in this castle. In this museum, there are historical artifacts taken from underwater and dating back to centuries before. The museum received a special praise in the “museum of the year in the world” contest in 1995. If you charter a yacht in this region, you should certainly see Bodrum Castle and Museum. Bodrum is located at the entrance of a nature wonder, Gulf of Gökova. Gökova bays and forests are on the highest point in yacht tourism thanks to sea like a precious jewelry. Green and blue mix with each other on Bodrum coastline. Bodrum bays are protected from winds and nearly like natural ports. World-renowned Sedir Island, alias, Cleopatra Island is on this gulf.
Egypt queen Cleopatra, who loved this island very much, brought sands for the beach located at the most beautiful bay of the island. Cleopatra Island is popular worldwide. You should certainly take a sunbath and swim there. There are several historical artifacts in the island. This island is an open air museum under protection. You can swim in the sea and visit the museum. Boats setting sail for Greek islands generally sail through Bodrum. Popular island of Greece, Kos Island, is 10 knots away from Bodrum. If we sort Greek islands in front of Bodrum, some of them are Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos and Ikeria and there is nearly 10 knots distance between them. You can find several varieties of fresh sea foods in Bodrum and closely located Greek islands. It is a region, where you can have an enjoyable vacation.