Should I got to Bodrum or Izmir?

Question

I think I can only do one beach resort (also going to Istanbul and Capadoccia)... so should I go to Izmir or Bodrum? I am early 30s and traveling by myself.....I want nice beaches with a lively but not rowdy crowd. Quaint town a plus!

Answer 1

Bodrum every time!

In addition to the town of Bodrum which combines "quaint" with "lively" (though possibly also "rowdy") there are some lovely places dotted around the Bodrum peninsula. In my opinion, the prettiest is Gumusluk, though it may be too small and quiet for some. See here for more information:

http://www.yesbodrum.com/gumusluk_bodrum...

Izmir is a large, modern city with very little of interest to tourists. Nearby are the resorts of Cesme and Kusadasi but they are less attractive than Bodrum.

There is a good overview here:

http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Ae...

Answer 2

ok most of the coastline of aegean Turkey used to be Greek and this is why when you gonna visit these places you will see Greek archaeological sites with names of Greek Gods(Aphrodite, Appollo etc)So all these former Greek places and present Turkish are really very nice!

Answer 3

Bodrum is the best choice. Bodrum is a charming town with lost of activities to keep you busy. The beaches are not great however the seas are amazing. You can take a lazy day cruise and enjoy the waters check out the joshua and branden boat down by the castle gate they give a great boat trip, , The best beaches are yahsi and bitez,

The clubs are great and good shopping as well, There are lots of little villages to explore in the area, I highly suggest Bodrum

Answer 4

Bodrum,   Izmir is a city no beach there the nearest hot spots are Cesme and Kusadasi. but Bodrum is better than those if your single and hot blooded.

Kusadasi has some of the best beaches nearby at the Millipark. cesme also has a great turquoise beach but the life isnt as great

I would place the resorts in this order

Bodrum

Kusadasi

Cesme

I live in Kusadasi.

Answer 5

me personnally i would choose calis