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LAURA LATHAM
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Jewel of the Aegean
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Old faithful
Visible from every
side of the city,
Bodrum Castle was
built by the Knights of
St John using rubble
from the Mausoleum
of Halicarnassus, one
of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient
World. It’s now
home to a museum
of underwater
archaeological finds,
including the remains
of historic shipwrecks.
bodrum-museum.com
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Scene setter
Billing itself as the
largest outdoor
nightclub in Europe,
newly revamped
Halikarnas is where
the party heads to
for live shows, top DJs
and amazing views
across the bay from
the open-air dance
floor. Head up to the
rooftop terrace and
grab a lounger to chill
out under the stars.
halikarnas.com.tr
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Buy this
Bodrum town is
packed with shops
selling leather gear,
but it’s worth seeking
out traditional
shoemaker Sur
Sandalet, which has
been servicing the
feet of locals since the
1960
s. The stylish and
intricate footwear
is handmade from
quality local leather,
and decked out in
beads, flowers and
pretty charms.
sursandalet.com
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Dish of the day
Fish is the hero on this
coast: straight from
the sea, grilled and
served with a squeeze
of lemon, it needs
Once the ancient city of Halicarnassus, this
idyllic Turkish port has a very modern buzz today –
as you’ll see from our seven-point plan of action
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