BODRUM: WHITE HOUSES AND A BLUE WORLD Bodrum, one of Muğla’s districts, is situated on the Aegean coast and is one of Türkiye’s best-known seaside regions, with its whitewashed houses, bougainvillea and coves surrounding the peninsula. Formerly known as Halicarnassus, the town today stands out with Bodrum Castle, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, its harbour, marina and vibrant social life. Throughout the peninsula, settlements such as Bodrum town centre, Bitez, Ortakent, Yalıkavak and Türkbükü offer visitors a variety of coastal settings with different concepts. With boat trips, beach clubs, boutique restaurants and walking paths along the shoreline, Bodrum is a strong destination for those who want to bring together sea, sun, history and entertainment in a single trip. BİTEZ: STREETS SCENTED WITH MANDARIN Bitez is a seaside resort on the Bodrum Peninsula, known for its proximity to the town centre. Its crescent-shaped sheltered bay, Blue Flag beach and mandarin orchards are its defining features. Along the Bitez seafront, restaurants, cafés, small hotels and guesthouses line the shore, while inland you encounter citrus orchards within a traditional village setting. Thanks to the steady meltem winds, the bay is suitable for water sports such as windsurfing and sailing. For this reason, it is also a preferred spot for those who enjoy water sports. A GUIDE TO EXPLORING BİTEZ AND ITS SURROUNDINGS Old Bitez Village and Mandarin Orchards You can walk through the village streets surrounded by the famous mandarin orchards of Bitez. Water Sports Thanks to its wind and sea conditions, Bitez is very suitable for activities such as windsurfing, paddle boarding and canoeing. There are many places in the bay where you can try these sports. Boat Trips and Nearby Coves With boats departing from or stopping at Bitez, you can explore other coves of the peninsula, nearby islands and swimming spots. A Short Escape to Bodrum Town Centre From Bitez, you can reach Bodrum town centre in a short time and visit the marina, the area around the castle and Bodrum bazaar in the late afternoon or evening. In this way, you can enjoy both the tranquillity of Bitez and the energy of Bodrum.