Bodrum is not well known for its beaches yet has a beautiful promenade and bustling harbour area with the Castle of St Peter dominating the landscape here.

There are plenty of beaches close by though and Gumbet is a lively little example just next door. The quieter resorts of Torba, Cesme and Bitez are all firm favourites with families and perfect for relaxing on beautiful beaches, while Turgutreis is one of the largest towns in the region and boasts a bustling new marina and vast, soft sandy beaches. You can also take day trips over to the nearby Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes which lie just off the Turkish coastline here.

Temperatures often hit 30° during the summer months when holidays in the Bodrum region see uninterrupted sunshine from May through to late September.

Accommodation is varied with something for all budgets, however some Turkish rooms can be quite basic so it’s worth researching your choice on the internet so you know what to expect. For example our three star accommodations will only be a two star over there meaning your cheap holidays to the Bodrum region will not be a bargain if your resort or accommodation is poor.

Snorkelling and scuba diving are favourite pastimes while on holidays in the Bodrum region as there is plenty of marine life and fascinating shipwrecks just off the coast here. Nearby water parks will keep the whole family entertained all day and if its gifts and souvenirs you are after then many an hour can be spent haggling for the best prices at the local markets.

History lovers will enjoy holidays in Turkey as there is so much to see here, the ancient city of Ephesus is a bus trip away but definitely worth the effort, you can also stop off at Cleopatra’s pool and the waterfalls at Pamukkale. The ruined city of Hierapolis with its beautifully preserved burial ground is also worth visiting while you are here.

Turkey still has its own currency, the Turkish lira, meaning holidays here are great value for money still as they are still avoiding the euro. Make the most of cheap holidays in the Bodrum region and visit this summer, before prices start to go up.

According to Dogan News Agency, a new camera system was developed in Bodrum, which hosts approximately 5 million tourists a year, to cope with robbers, street-vendors and snatchers. After a three-year study, the security system will be put into operation before this year’s tourism season begins.

It was stated that with the Bodrum Security System, placed in 135 areas and developed with the collaborations of the Mugla Governorship, Bodrum Municipality, Bodrum Peninsula Promotion Association (BOYTAV), Bodrum Chamber of Commerce and Bodrum Market Tradesmen Association, the district will be observed 24 hours a day. The project aims to cope with illegal tourist guides, street-vendors, snatchers and noise pollution while assuring a peaceful holiday and safety.

“Due to the rising complaints about robbers, street-vendors and snatchers in the recent years, we had to take such precautions,” said BOYTAV President Mehmet Kocadon.