What to see on Agean coast of Turkey near Bodrum in 7 days?

Question

I'll be travelling to Turkey. Other than Istanbul, I plan to go down to the coast of Turkey near Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, maybe even
Antalya. Some Greek islands are also nearby, such as Kos, Rhodes.
I have been to Greek islands before but not to Kos or Rhodes.
Rhodes is a big island, my feeling is that I should not include it as this
7-day tour of the Turkish coast.

My question is: what's the highlight of this part of Turkey/Greece?
With emphasis on Turkey. I prefer scenic landscape, beautiful
coves for swimming, boating, photography. Not so much package
holiday sort of place. How can I plan my 7-day holiday?

Thanks

Answer 1

Oh - that´s a question for me!! I have been to this part of Turkey about 15 times - and I will go there again this summer:

A must in Bodrum is the castle with the museum of Underwater Archeology.See: http://www.bodrum-museum.com
The most beautiful beach is the "Camel Beach" in Kargi - it´s not overcrowded at all, the beach is really sandy, the water is clear, clear, clear,...
I would also recommend to see the Bazar in Ortakent (in the middle of the Peninsula) on Wednesday (it´s less touristical than the Bazar in Bodrum) - you can see the local farmers selling and buying products (household stuff, fruits, vegetables, typical clothes). The market in Milas (about 1 hour by bus from Bodrum) on Tuesdays is larger but also typical. Tours to this market are offered at every travel agency.
Visit also the Zeus temple in Euromos (it´s very picturesque) - in a small wood near the main road from Milas to Izmir.
One of the greatest places is the Bafa Lake with the ruins of the ancient town "Herakleia". It´s also a bird reservation. See: http://www.bafalake.com
Of course, Ephesos is worth seeing; also Pamukkale (it´s not directly at the coast - but go there)
Ferryboats go to Kos (Kos-Town is a very "green" town, there are excavations on every street corner - most of them can be visited for free!!)
And the Greek island of Kalymnos, which is famous for it´s sponge fishers, is also worth visiting. It´s not overcrowded and very nice ... (http://www.kalymnos-isl.gr)

For further information: http://www.bodrum-bodrum.com

or contact me - I know almost everything about this area.

BTW: If you need a nice, clean hotel with friendly owners, near the beach, and not expensive (most guests are Turkish):
http://www.sahbazhotel.com
(It´s in Yahsi at the Bodrum peninsula)

Answer 2

I are living in Bodrum,Bodrum itself may be very busy and noisy however a well base in which you'll get low-cost public delivery to small quiet beachs regional.If you prefer nightlife and vacationer spots and not using a truly nearby surroundings Gumbet is subsequent to Bodrum,in the event you select quieter locations Turgutriesand Bitez are each regional with well accommodations and eating places.

Answer 3

It has been a few years! I was there, in Izmir, in the early '60s when my Dad was stationed there. There are some wonderful beaches just to the south, towards Ephesus. Also, Pamukalle, which was a Roman hot spa that Cleopatra used to go to.