Transfer over Mykonos and Marbella – Bodrum is the brand new European social gathering paradise, and it’s the place to be this summer time…
Alongside the sandy shores of the south-western aspect of Turkey, tucked into the Aegean coast the alluring resort city of Bodrum sits fairly on the shorefront.
Over the previous couple of years, Bodrum has turn out to be a booming place to see and be seen. And this season, there’s loads of newness to look ahead to.
Right here is your final journey information to Bodrum.
STANDOUT STAYS
Yalikavak Marina Resort By Social Dwelling
Now welcoming company for its second season is the jewel within the crown of the Yalikavak Marina, this picturesque property is a part of the Social Dwelling Assortment of accommodations from Dubai-born Sundown Hospitality.
With breathtaking alfresco options that body Yalikavak’s iconic flame-hued sunsets, the resort is a group of visitor rooms, which incorporates a few of Bodrum’s most luxurious suites.
A 25-metre pool is a sensational spot for tan-topping and socialising, whereas the high-energy eating choices positioned within the close by marina embody outposts of worldwide hotspots, Nusr-Et, Novikov, and Zuma.
Charges from Dhs1,808 per evening. @yalikavakmarinahotel
MAXX Royal Bodrum
One among Bodrum’s most hotly anticipated new stays is now inviting company to get pleasure from its dazzling slice of Turkish Riviera revie. An elevated resort expertise on the north shores, it options a powerful assortment of all-suites and villas, constructed into the beautiful cliffside in modern-looking buildings.
Visitors can dine at a string of six starry eating places together with Dubai-born The Maine (extra on that later), plus Spago by Wolfgang Puck and Caviar Kaspia. A 4,500sqm well-being centre goes far past the spa fundamentals, delivering a medi-spa expertise throughout 20 therapy rooms, a Turkish bathtub, hydro and leisure areas.
Charges from Dhs4,960 per evening. @maxxroyalbodrum
Bobo By The Keep
Bobo by The Keep is perched excessive above the glowing waters of the coast, providing unique entry to Cannet Bay.
This adults-only resort presents breathtaking views of the encompassing shoreline and is ready to be house to numerous nightlife experiences with worldwide DJs.
Naturally, the resort can be house to unbelievable restaurant experiences and a spa, in addition to a personal guest-only seashore membership, Bobo Seashore, the place solar loungers are sprawled alongside the secluded coast.
Charges from Dhs2,993 per evening. @bobobythestay
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Lucca Seashore
In case you’re making your means by means of the seashore membership scene in Bodrum, then it’s important to make a pit cease at Lucca Seashore, conveniently positioned within the Mandarin Oriental. Positioning itself because the place to see and be seen in Turkey for the reason that early 2000s.
The Bodrum Seashore Membership hit the bottom working in 2022 as one of many busiest golf equipment on the scene. Best for sun-kissed days and exclusivity, the seashore membership may not be a wild evening out, however you possibly can assure an unbelievable afternoon within the solar.
@luccabeachbodrum
Scorpios Bodrum
The Mykonian-born seashore membership has entered a brand new period in Bodrum, opening a hotel-restaurant-beach-club-wellness house on a wide ranging peninsula on the Bodrum coast.
The property homes two eating places, a clubhouse, and a number of other model firsts – together with the model’s first foray into lodging. The 12 personal suites, every with a personal pool and lounge, are earthy and pure in design.
There’s additionally a unique-to-Bodrum ‘Ritual Area’, that includes conscious motion courses, ice plunges and sound therapeutic. And naturally, with the model DNA rooted in seashore golf equipment, you’ll discover a Scorpios Seashore Membership right here, the place company can drink in Aegean Sea views and soulful DJ units from their solar lounger or plush cabana.
@scorpios.bodrum
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The Maine
Homegrown marvel The Maine has formally opened its doorways in Bodrum. The restaurant invitations company to get pleasure from its award-winning fusion of traditional grill fare, improbable cocktails, and spectacular stay leisure at a 150-seater eating house within the new Maxx Royal resort.
That includes related darkish, rustic interiors to its sister pop-up in Ibiza, it presents each indoor and alfresco seating. Lit virtually completely by candlelight, it’s set to be a glossy and complicated spot for each romantic dinners a deux and full of life get-togethers with pals.
@themainebodrum
Kitchen at The Bodrum EDITION
Though not new, Kitchen is a restaurant value including to your Bodrum itinerary because of its heavy give attention to native substances, that earned the restaurant a Michelin Star when the information added Bodrum to its ever-expanding map final 12 months.
Helmed by chef Osman Sezener, zero waste cocktails are shaken up utilizing native substances, and the resort’s gardens produce lots of the herbs that give closing touches to the menu.
@thebodrumedition
GETTING HERE
flydubai presents each day return flights to Bodrum till September 8, with return fares from Dhs2,400.
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