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“Santa Lucia”, a folk song Napoli, is a song that tells of the beauty of the area of ​​Borgo Santa Lucia in the Gulf of Naples with boats docked in the harbor. Arrived in Bodrum afternoon domestic flight from Istanbul, the song “Santa Lucia” direct ringing in my head. I’ve never been to Napoli, but roughly like Bodrum was the sight witnessed by the author of the lyrics of “Santa Lucia”.

Not only is a charming beach resort town, but Bodrum also rich in history, leaving traces of the domination of Persian civilization, Macedonian, Byzantine, and Roman. The contours of the hilly city, houses whitewashed Ottoman style crammed in narrow alleys here overgrown colorful bougainville. Down the narrow cobbled streets that, wherever foot step, the route always end up at the beach, where locals park their own yachts.

Want to See Celebrities

The beaches in Bodrum – or who called Halicarnassus in ancient times – is not very impressive, especially for people who come from Indonesia, which is famous for beautiful beaches. However, because it is surrounded by quiet coves and yacht marina available for rent all day. With sailing, tenants can freely designate any place that wants to stop off for a swim in the clear water or just hold a picnic basket in white sand. Several small bays here according to the locals the situation is still the same as 2,000 years ago. “Do not forget pairs of eyes good because it could be the vessel that is being boarded ran into a yacht that was carrying the celebrities,” said my rented yacht crew, who claimed to have met with Tom Cruise chartered yacht while on holiday in Bodrum.

If you do not want to rent a yacht sail all day can be set off in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset and when the ship docked back to the marina, before ending the day, I went into one of the restaurants by the beach to enjoy Bodrum which immediately turned into sparkling. Echoed the words of the beginning of a yacht that had been my rent, my eye was darting in chairs lined up on the restaurant terrace seaside chic. I look forward to seeing the figure of Hollywood celebrities, though not necessarily dare to approach me to ask for photos.

Because it alone, in a restaurant that I accidentally took place at the bar. By enjoying a glass of mojito and some types of meze, I was chatting with a bartender named Mustafa. Although not native to Bodrum, but since said he was happy history, he knows a lot about Bodrum.

“It is said that Alexander the Great spent a lot of time staring at the walls of Halicarnassus when thinking about strategies to conquer the city in 334 BC. If you want, you can retrace his footsteps down the wall! “He said as he continued to fill my container of potato chips.

“If it continues to run along the wall toward the hills, then you can get to the ancient city named Myndos gate on the west side of Bodrum. From there the scenery is beautiful and from the gate that Alexander the Great used to attack Bodrum to master. Gumusluk village in Myndos is the most traditional villages in this region. Society was friendly, although once famous ferocious and brave when fighting against the army of Alexander the Great who wanted to invade them, “continued the barter. I’m just stunned listen to him as he sipped a cold mojito fresh acids.

Past and Sparkling World

Wherever stepped in Bodrum, eyes will certainly be able to find the Castle of St Peter in the evening also shined by the lights that illuminate it. This castle is an important building in Bodrum since this is where there is a Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which became one of the main tourist attractions in Bodrum. I was not able to visit the museum, but from what I read in the brochures, which makes this place special is the collection of treasures taken from the shipwreck 3,000 years ago in the waters not far from Kas, such as gold jewelery of Queen Nefertiti. Uluburun cargo ships from the 14th century BC was discovered in 1982 near Bodrum at a depth of 37 meters.

Bodrum is a city famous for its sparkling nightlife. For those who like to party all night at the club, the city is ready to spoil the visitors. One night club that was recommended was Halikarnas which has been crowned as the best night club in the world. No wonder, because this party place setting just awesome. Housed in an open area designed to resemble a Roman amphitheater, Halikarnas is equipped with a tower that contains the video screen. Laser games of this shining night club across the bay and bounced off the Bodrum Castle. Every night, here there is a foam party fun. Open until late morning, admission to party here is about 170 lira.

Bodrum is not a place to sleep in the afternoon. The thump of music from a variety of unique night club concept here too good to pass up. Tired of dancing, when they want a breath of fresh air can be lived looking to spot a rather quiet and everywhere you look, there is always a view of the beach and the wind was