Bodrum

Roughly 20 years, a New York Times writer visited the small resort of Golturkbuku on the Bodrum peninsula in Turkey. At this point, while Golturkbuku was popular with Turkey’s rich and famous elite social circles, it was an international secret. Few foreigners ventured there, and few mainstream tourists had heard of the place. Such was … Continued

This new Gumusluk property listing for our books has the Spot Blue Bodrum team super excited. The region of Gumusluk in Bodrum, Turkey, is known for excellent architecture standards, and this property listing delivers all that and more. Not only will the villas suit someone looking for a holiday home, but also those wanting to … Continued

When you’re looking at buying property overseas, there’s a lot you need to bear in mind. The rules and regulations for buying property are different in each country, and it can be tricky to get your hands on accurate information. If you’re looking at buying property in Turkey, you’ll need to know what you’re getting … Continued

Cosmopolitan Bodrum in Turkey sits on the west coast and is a thriving destination for both holidaymakers and ex-pats looking to move and live abroad permanently. Having long promoted a hedonistic lifestyle, it attracts all levels of society from budget backpackers to world-renowned millionaires. Known for windmills, and whitewashed houses dotted over the hillside, the … Continued

When it comes to spotting famous faces in Bodrum, the peninsula’s long-established record of courting the rich and talented goes back decades. Stretching back to as far as the 1930s, artisans flocked upon the word of Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli otherwise known as the fisherman of Halicarnassus and the man who bore fruit to its fame. … Continued

Pick up any mainstream travel guide, and you will rarely read about Iasos in Turkey’s Bodrum region. Its international fame is low-key, yet, locals adore it as a unique destination away from the main town’s hustle and bustle. Also called Kiyikislacik, residents and holidaymakers alike enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle which is ideal for those looking … Continued

Any useful Turgutreis area guide must start by emphasising the town’s importance, not only on the Bodrum peninsula but also for Turkey’s holiday and foreign real estate markets. Even though in recent years, neighbouring Yalikavak has overshadowed it, it remains a popular summer destination for British holidaymakers. Many Brits have bought property there, and either … Continued

For anyone thinking of moving to Aegean Turkey, deciding on the best place to live in Bodrum is all about personal lifestyle choices. Comprising the main city centre and smaller coastal resorts, the area offers a diverse range of environments including luxury, modern, traditional, and low budget. Don’t underestimate what’s on offer. It is the … Continued

Any personal quest to learn about Bodrum reveals quirky and interesting facts that make it more appealing than ever before. Unravelling complex layers of misunderstood beliefs gets to the spiritual essence that locals are proud of. It’s not an overstatement to say everyone falls in love with Bodrum. Turks adore the large peninsula offering a … Continued

Any good Yalikavak guide should start with paying homage to its transformation from a nonentity to Turkey’s star performer. Throughout history, locals relied on sponge diving and fishing for an income, but around the 1980s, mainstream package tourism appeared in Turkey. Yalikavak embraced it with open arms and enjoyed an alternative way of generating money. … Continued

During the first half of 2018, the Turkish real estate market showed mass improvement with an increase in foreign buyers, and one sector garnering immense interest of many nationalities is property in Gumusluk. Sitting on the western Bodrum peninsula, the small village lays off the beaten track and is often overshadowed by Yalikavak, and Turgutreis, … Continued

Expats of all nationalities who seek a dream life in the sun often end up living in towns on the Bodrum peninsula of Turkey. The lure is not hard to explain, and anyone who has visited the region will testify about the laidback, cosmopolitan lifestyle that the Bodrum peninsula wholeheartedly indulges in. Many call it … Continued