BOZCAADA TURKEY, DISCOVER THIS UNQIUE ISLAND

Think of an island full of bougainvillea, fresh seafood, small bakeries and unique family owned wineshops with local wines.

I am talking about Turkey´s most romantic island, Bozcaada. Famous with its beautiful sunset, friendly locals and home to small wedding ceremonies..

Lets look a little closer to this romantic island and maybe you can add it to your top destinations for this Fall!

How to go?

Sea plane, Car or bus.

Who should you go with?

Because of its romantic aura, it is such a perfect place for couples that are looking for quite and small vacation place. It is also great a family vacation because of  its beach and the welcoming spirit.

What should you bring?

Depending on the season, we suggest to bring bathing suit, sun screen, a vacation hat (it is like a rule here, everyone wears hat!) and peshtemal towels.

When is the best time to go?

It has warm (but not too warm) weather which is perfect for summer, if you are planning to go as a couple September is the best!

What to eat?

In mornings do not forget to visit the small bakeries for freshly made poagca, börek and turkish tea. For lunch and dinner, there are great options for local seafood and you might want to try the unique Bozcaada mezes. Wine is a big thing in Bozcaada as it has its own vineyards, making Turkey´s top quality wines. Visit the local wineshops and the owners will be more than happy to tell you about the process of their wines.

Where to go?

Polente, to watch the sunset.

Mitos Beach, for it is crystal clear water.

Cicek Firini, the most famous bakery of Bozcaada with its Gumtree cookies 

Pastika Vineyard, to try their olive oil, bread and wine

Let us know if you ever visit this unique Aegean Island!

YOUR GUIDE TO BODRUM, TURKEY

Well, today we are leaving this beautiful city, saying we are coming back soon! It was an amazing one week with crystal clear Aegean Sea, great weather, breathtaking landscapes in this cosy city, Bodrum.

We wanted to share some pictures and tips to be a guide for the ones who are planing to visit Bodrum or the ones who love to read about special places like we do!

When you step into this city, all you think is `Okay. When are we moving here!?´ 

Then you might try to keep it cool and go to the nearest beach to enjoy the see through Aegean Sea.

But when it is lunch time and you start feeling the fresh wind on your hair while watching the Greek island Kos from the cosy restaurant,

  you find yourself asking the local people for the real estate agencies at town to research about the prices of Bodrum`s cosy white houses!

I mean, look at this! 

One another special thing about Bodrum is it is not all White&Blue like you expect from Mediterranean cities. Stone houses are mostly white, yes, but this city is full of colors! Purple, red, pink, yellow and purple again!

Halikarnassos (Ancient name of Bodrum) is also an important Ancient city. One of the World´s 7 Wonders "Mausaleon" has built in Halikarnassos, and now you can visit the outdoor museum at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology. You can also see the Bust of Herodotos ( The father of History) while you are there. The museum is defiantly worth to see!

The town is not so small so it offers many different Restaurants, Pubs and of course ice-cream!

Centrum has many small boutiques with colorful handmade pieces.

If you are visiting the Bodrum directly, without going to Istanbul, do not worry and think that you won´t find traditional Turkish gifts to have with you to home! In Bodrum, you can find everything Evil Eyes, Turkish Mosaic Lamps to Turkish Delight!

But of course if you can´t make it to Turkey, we are always here for you! You can find the Turkish handcrafts from Bodrum and all of Turkey on our website; www.grandbazaarshopping.com

If you have any questions about Turkey, feel free to send us an e-mail, we are happy to answer!

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