SightsClosed Mondays
Zeki Müren Arts Museum
The seaside home of one of Türkiye's best-loved singers, kept as he left it, with stage costumes and memorabilia upstairs. About 5 minutes' walk from the pier.
6 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Bodrum
For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Bodrum Cruise Port.
Food & drink
Cumhuriyet Caddesi (Bar Street)
The long waterfront lane between the castle and the cruise port, lined with cafés, fish restaurants and bars that open onto the beach. Quieter by day.
SightsClosed Mondays
Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
A hillside Greek theatre above the town with sweeping views of the castle and bay. Free to enter; it sits by a busy main road, so a taxi up is easiest.
Sights
Bodrum windmills
A row of old stone windmills on the ridge between Bodrum and Gümbet, best for photos over both bays. A short taxi ride up.
Sights
Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archaeology
The Knights of St John's castle guarding the harbour, now home to a museum of ancient shipwrecks and their cargoes. Climb the towers for views over both bays.
Beaches & parks
Gümbet beach
A long sandy bay just over the hill from Bodrum, lined with loungers and beach bars. About 10 minutes by taxi or dolmuş.