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Bologna
Italy
Bodrum
Turkey
DIALLING CODE
+39
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
London (LGW),
Paris (CDG)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €20
TheAerobus
runs from6am
tomidnight.Tickets:
€6 single.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Da
Maro
(71B Via
Broccaindosso, tel:
051 227304) A warm
informal atmosphere
and superb
Mediterranean
seafood make
this restaurant an
enticing alternative.
Run by Sicilians, it’s
also famous for its
excellent desserts.
EXCLUSIVE
La
Posta
(21AVia
della Grada, tel:
051 649 2106) As
well as delicious,
handmade tortellini
and other local pasta
specialities, the menu
here includes quality
meats and fine wines
fromTuscany. It’s in
a quiet location
a short stroll from
the centre.
DIALLING CODE
+90
CURRENCY
TRY
FLY FROM
Bristol, Liverpool,
London (LGW, STN)
FROM THE
AIRPORT
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Alocal taxi costs85TRY.
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BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
Abe
Üsen Ocakbai
(4
Eski Banka Sokak,
tel: 0252 316 6542)
This traditional
grillhouse, in a quiet
alley in Bodrum’s
market area, is the
ideal spot to recharge
your batteries when
out on a shopping
trip. Try one of their
deliciously spicy
adana kebabs.
EXCLUSIVE
Antique Theatre
Hotel
(169 Kıbrıs
ehitleri Caddesi, tel:
0252 316 6053) This
is one of Bodrum’s
top spots for gourmet
food. Expect dishes
with a French and
Turkish twist served in
a romantic, poolside
setting. Try the fried
calamari in walnut
and garlic sauce
TAXI
TAXI
Bordeaux
France
DIALLING CODE
+33
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
Basel-Mulhouse,
Bristol, Geneva,
Lisbon, Liverpool,
London (LGW, LTN),
Lyon, Madrid, Milan
(MXP), Nice
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €35.
Abus service
runs toPlacedes
Quinconces every20
minutes.Tickets: €1.40
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BON APPETIT
UP TO €30
The
Red Carpet
(36 Cours
du Chapeau Rouge,
tel: 09 6708 6897)
Don’t be fooled by the
large fish tank at the
entrance to this small,
stylish restaurant –
locally-inspiredmeat
dishes are also on
themenu.The wine
list is excellent with
many French regions
represented. Go for
the lunch deal of €20.
EXCLUSIVE
Kuzina
(22 Rue Porte de la
Monnaie, tel: 05 56
74 32 92) From the
owner of La Tupina
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Bar De’
Marchi
(4 Piazza San
Francesco, tel: 051 235
356) The archetypal
Italian neighbourhood
bar where residents
of all ages and walks
of life congregate.The
jovial atmosphere
draws customers from
all over town.
LATE & LIVELY
Le
Mercanzie
(2APiazza
dellaMercanzia, tel:
051 261 347)Join the
crowds that spill onto
the pavement fromthis
hipbar to enjoy views
of Bologna’s striking
two towers.Open for
food in the day and
until the early hours.
NOWAY!
While the idea of
visiting a cemetery
during your staymay
seemstrange, the city’s
CimiterodellaCertosa
iswell worth seeing for
themasterpieces of
sculpture and curious
painted tombs.
Sarah Lane
followed by one
of the house’s
signature dishes,
a porterhouse steak.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Mado
(24 Cumhuriyet
Caddesi) Situated
at the heart of
Bodrum’s waterfront,
this trendy café is
ideal for ice-cream
lovers. It also serves
great coffee and tasty
snacks all day long.
LATE & LIVELY
Kule Rock City
(55
Cumhuriyet Cadessi,
tel: 0252 313 2850)
If you’re in need of
a blast of live rock
music to blow away
the cobwebs, then
head for this dark
and atmospheric bar.
Try the apple mojito
to get you in the
headbanging mood.
THIS MONTH
SEE
Bodrum’s
landmark castle is
home to theMuseum
of Underwater
Archaeology,which
features a fascinating
collection of finds from
the deep blue sea.
NOWAY!
Haggling is all
part of the fun
when shopping for
souvenirs in Bodrum’s
bustling ancient
bazaar. If you’re good
at bargaining, then
expect to pay around
half the asking price.
Glasses of tea are
thrown in for free,
as the process may
take a while.
Paul Bartlett
comes another great
restaurant. It’s clean
andmodern design
reflects amaritime
theme, withmany of
the fish used in the
Med-style dishes
colourfully displayed
on the counter.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
A
Cantina-Comptoir
Corse
(14Rue des
Bahutiers, tel: 07 8704
2897) Sip on a glass of
Corsicanwine at this
bar-restaurant and
choose fromthe large
tapasmenu, including
truffle-flavoured chips.
LATE & LIVELY
Wato Sita
(8Rue des
Piliers deTutelle, tel: 05
56526185)There are
more than50different
types of rumto taste in
this lively Latin-themed
bar,butmojitos are
the cocktail of choice
for thosewho come to
dance to themusic.
THIS MONTH
GO
Go to Saint
Emilion on 28–29April,
whenwinegrowerswill
invite you into their
vineyards to taste their
wines.You can also
attend awine class and
explore themedieval
town.Contact Maison
duVin de Saint Emilion
(tel:05 5755 5055).
NOWAY!
On the first Sunday
of themonth, the
city authorities
ban cars from the
centre, allowing
cyclists, skaters and
pedestrians free reign.
Caroline Matthews
TAXI
GO
The charming
palazzo overlooking
Piazza Santo
Stefano is a great
place to browse.
Especially now the
newbakery Uova e
Farina has opened
(5ACorte Isolani).
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