Friday, March 23, 2007

GUMUSLUK

GUMUSLUK 37.10N 27.20E



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Gumusluk (Goo-moosh-look), is on the opposite side of the Bodrum Peninsula, about 20 minutes by car or local minibus from Bodrum. The village is still a lively fishing port, with more than a dozen fish restaurants along the sea front, displaying a wide variety of locally caught seafood.

Once the ancient city of Myndos, the village is now in a conservation area, so no cars are allowed in the center. The westerly aspect of Gumusluk provides some spectacular sunsets, aperitif in hand listening to the evocative pop-pop sound of the single piston fishing boats chugging their way into the harbor is a pleasure not to be missed.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Bodrum (BJV), 37Km from city center. Private transfer.

Resorts Bodrum, Bitez, Turgutreis, Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Gundogan, Turkbuku, Torba, Yaliciftlik.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
Gumbet beach.
Bodrum Castle, Museum of Underwater Archeology.
Mausoleum.
Pamukkale.
Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Milas Carpet Village.

Local Excursions
Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
Bodrum Peninsula: Gumusluk (Myndos), Daily Sailing Gulet Cruises.
Comlekci: Milas Carpet Village Village Crafts, Pottery, Carpet Making.
Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Karahayit, Thermal Springs.
Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean Rock Tombs, Dalyan Delta Boat Trip.
Kos: Greek Island Ferry Trip. Guided sightseeing excursion

Overnight Excursions
Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night.