Many skeptics fell before the magical charms of the Aegean Sea, which is quite understandable. The stunning aquamarine color unique to it, fabulous shores sprinkled with rocky outcrops and emerald green, and fantastic transparent water through which the bottom can be seen even at a depth of several tens of meters, a colorful underwater world. No matter what they say, the sea in Bodrum is stunning, which distinguishes the resort from dozens of Turkish health resorts.
The Aegean Sea is an integral part of the Mediterranean Sea with all the advantages and attractive features for vacationers in Turkey. This reservoir is less deep – only 200-1000 meters, due to which it is warmer and friendlier to guests. In Bodrum, the sea is characterized by a clean, flat sandy bottom, rocky shores and well-kept beaches.
At the same time, the Aegean Sea is salty enough to cause discomfort to the skin after swimming, so a fresh shower is mandatory after sea baths. The coast is mostly shallow, which makes it optimal for recreation. The tides are also small, and visibility in the water can reach 30-50 meters – ideal for scuba diving.
In summer, the water temperature is 22-27 °, in winter it drops to 11 °. The sea begins to warm up in April, and in May you can already swim in it. The temperature reaches its maximum by the middle of summer, and it starts to cool down from September. The bathing season on the Aegean Sea in Bodrum lasts from May to October, but the most favorable time for a trip here is the end of August and September, when the influx of vacationers decreases, the beaches become calm and free, and the water is still warm.
Underwater world
The world of the Aegean Sea is incredibly rich and diverse. Colorful coral reefs have found shelter not far from the shore, and gorgeous underwater caves and grottoes are hidden just 20-30 meters below the surface. These locations are incredibly interesting to explore and are suitable for divers of various levels of training.
In the sea in Bodrum you can see turtles, molluscs, hermit crabs, clown fish, sea urchins, sea anemones. Sponges, stone perch, parrot fish, sea greens, dogfish, groupers, rays live here. Swimming in the Aegean Sea, you can meet dolphins and even whales. Cat sharks, dragon fish, orphos, octopuses, moray eels are also of interest. All this is complemented by colorful vegetation and rock formations. And some areas of the underwater kingdom became the last refuge for sunken ships.
The best places for diving are Fener, Kurt Burun, Buyuk reefs.
Vacation at the sea in Bodrum
Bodrum has sandy and pebbly beaches that are clean and well-kept. There are municipal areas and beaches near the hotels. Entrance to all beaches is free, but you will be charged a rental fee when relaxing on sunbeds. But no one will prevent you from lying down on your own towel on the sand. Hotel guests use the infrastructure for free.
At the beaches there are bars, playgrounds and everything that the tourist industry is rich with.
The conditions for swimming are very good – the water in the sea is always clean, and everything that the sea brings during the tides is immediately taken out of sight, so algae and other garbage on local beaches is a real rarity.
The best beaches of Bodrum:
- Gumbet.
- Bitez
- Ortacent.
- Bardacci.
The bottom with a uniform deepening and a calm, quiet sea with no currents is a great choice for a family holiday in Turkey with children. But we should not forget about active leisure, for which the Aegean coast is ideal. Surfing and windsurfing, kiting, swimming, snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing, sailing, jet skis – any endeavor will be supported on the shores of Bodrum.
Insightful landscapes and sensual activities have made trips on yachts and pirate schooners with discotheques in the open sea popular.
And the sea in Bodrum has become the leading resort in Turkey , where sea fishing is thriving – seasoned fishermen and novices alike come to hunt for the local catch.
Dangers
The Aegean Sea is much safer than its tropical neighbors, but there are some pests here too. Jellyfish and sea urchins represent the biggest danger for tourists. Meetings with them are not fatal, but extremely unpleasant.
Another danger for vacationers is high temperatures and the sun. In the summer heat, it is easier than ever to get a sunstroke, so it is important to hide under umbrellas and periodically cool off in the sea or in the shower.