WHAT TO DO IN BODRUM?
You’ve come to Bodrum not only to push your limits, but also to experience the spirit of this unique destination!
We have a wonderful route for you to make the most of your energy before the race, and to explore the city step by step while giving your legs some well-deserved rest after the race.
Local Spots You Shouldn’t Miss | Get your much-needed pre-marathon carb load at Sünger Pizza. If you don’t want to give up the comfort of home-cooked meals during race week, head straight to Sakallı Ev Yemekleri. And to shake off the pleasant fatigue of the day and enjoy the sunset, make sure to stop by Gümüşlük.
If you’re looking for a chill break by the sea, soak up the atmosphere at Kumbahçe Surfer Caravan. For some of Bodrum’s freshest seafood, be sure to reserve a table at Gemibaşı Restaurant, one of the city’s long-standing local favorites. And make sure to set aside at least one evening for Marina Yacht Club, one of Bodrum’s iconic venues.
Step Into Bodrum’s History and Museums | Bodrum Castle, home to one of the world’s most important underwater archaeology museums, awaits you with its fascinating atmosphere. You can also visit the house where Zeki Müren, a true Bodrum enthusiast, spent his final years and follow in the footsteps of the “Sun of Art.” For a glimpse into the monumental legacy of Antiquity, visit the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Open-Air Museum. To take a journey through Bodrum’s sponge-diving and maritime history, step inside the Bodrum Maritime Museum. For a bird’s-eye view of Bodrum and a deeper feel of its historic character, head to the Bodrum Ancient Theatre. Myndos Gate, the Gümbet and Yalıkavak Windmills, Rabbit Island in Gümüşlük and the Ottoman Shipyard are also among the historic treasures you should definitely see while you’re in Bodrum.
Bodrum’s Shopping and Social Life | If you’d like to take a short break between your explorations or do some shopping, Bodrum’s lively social spaces are waiting for you. With its open-air concept, Oasis is a great place to relax, with cafés where you can enjoy a movie, play billiards or darts. Midtown offers cinema halls, spacious dining areas and children’s entertainment rooms. At Avenue Bodrum, you can enjoy open-air shopping and grab a bite to eat. At Milta Marina and Yalıkavak Marina, meanwhile, you can browse stores featuring world-renowned luxury brands and enjoy the sea breeze at upscale restaurants.
Sea Lovers and Water Sports | In Bodrum, the adventure continues both above and below the water. Join a full-day or half-day boat tour to explore the bays, or discover the underwater world on professional diving tours. If you want to burn off some energy on the water, try SUP or SUP Yoga along the Ortakent coast. Enjoy pedal boats and canoeing along Gümüşlük Beach, or take your race-day rhythm onto the water with the Bodrum Rowing Club and paddle out into the blue.
A Little Friendly Competition Before the Race | If you want to have some fun and settle a few friendly scores with your loved ones just before the race, head to Modern Bodrum in Yahşi, where you can play padel, pickleball and tennis, or work up a sweat in the fitness center.
