Gümbet near Bodrum. Mugla Province, Turkey.

Gumbet is not a village or a town. Rather, it is a small, but incredibly beautiful harbor, spreading three kilometers away from the city.Bodrum. It is practically separated from the most popular resort by only a small slope. Gümbet is located in the south-west of Turkey, between the Adaburun and Inceburun capes. The mountains shield the town from cold winds, and the shores of the straits - from storms. The unique location makes the harbor very comfortable for water sports, from windsurfing to kayaking.
Thanks to its favorable sandy beaches and shallow coastline, Gumbet is one of the prestigious “family” resorts. There is a huge number of discos and nightclubs along the coast.
There is an international airport 60 km away from Bodrum, which receives flights from the CIS countries, so it is not difficult to get to the place of prescription. From there you should take a Havas bus or cab to Bodrum, and then take a dolmush to Gümbet. Travel time is 40 minutes.

Climate in Gumbert \ Muğla
Gumbet has a characteristic Mediterranean climate, softened, however, by the proximity of the Aegean Sea. In summer here, as well as in any other resort of the “Turkish Riviera” hot and dry - the air temperature reaches +28 - 30 ° C, and the water - +25 ° C, but the cold breezes blowing from the sea, make the stuffiness is not so palpable. The resort season in Gumbet begins in April, when the water heats up to +20°C, however, the main influx of resort visitors is observed from June to August, when the stable sunny weather is established. The velvet season lasts from September to the end of October.

History of Gumbet \ Bodrum \ Mugla.
The history of Gümbet goes back centuries. It is the ancestor of the famous Halicarnassus, which is the metropolis of Kari. According to ancient historians, the town was built by Antaeus, grandson of Altion, after which it was inhabited by Dorians, then by Lydians, and in 546 BC. - Persians. Until then, Halicarnassus was only a small village, but with the coming to power of the Persian ruler Mausolus, it grew and was reborn into one of the all-powerful cities of the coast. Some historical and literary documents state that Mausol forced the inhabitants of the surrounding villages to emigrate to Halicarnassus, expanding its population almost six times. It was also during this period that the construction of the famous Mausoleum began. But already in the IV century B.C. the town was completely exterminated by the armies of Alexander the Great.


Attractions in Gümbet.
All extremely important monuments of civilization and architecture are located in neighboring Bodrum, and Gümbet also has some of its own curiosities. One of them is the tomb of the famous Turkish writer Cevat Shakir, who was in love with this place during his lifetime and willed to bury himself on the slopes of Gümbet. The tomb of Saldırşah, a character of local legends and tales, is also located nearby.
In Bodrum you should first of all look at the ruins of the Mausoleum, pieces of the castle walls with the perfectly preserved Mindos entrance gate. In the northern part of the town there is an ancient Greek Theater, where today concerts and festivals are held. The Petronium Castle, built by the paladins of Rhodes, is no less interesting. It is now home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Among the artifacts housed here you can see the golden seal of Nefertiti, ancient documents and objects were.
Another specific attribute of the town are the windmills located right on the slope separating Gümbet and Bodrum.

Beaches in Gümbet \ Bodrum.
Gümbet has no equal in terms of abundance and quality of beaches. It should be emphasized that the most famous beaches of Bodrum are located in the harbor of Gümbet. Ortakent beach with the whitest sand and a variety of greenery is extremely famous among them. At 7 km from Gümbet is located shallow Bitez Beach, favored by families with children and fans of water sports. The latter is due to the fact that the lightest breeze blowing continuously from the sea creates perfect waves for surfing.
Fink Beach, awarded the Blue Flag for coastal cleanliness, is also popular. It is a huge beach with comfortable harbors for yachts and restaurants with Turkish cuisine. If you are a fan of partying and clubbing, Gumbet is the place to be. Almost all disco clubs, which are here a great abundance, work until sunrise. The rating of the most super-popular institutions are headed by “Heart Beat Disco”, “Mystery Bar”, “Beach Club”. There is also one of the largest discotheques in the world - “Halikarnass” (Halikarnas), accommodating continuously up to 5 thousand people. Connoisseurs of diving are offered trips to the island of Orak, famous for its beautiful underwater caves. There are also excellent places for deep-sea diving near the archipelagos of Çatal and Kargi.
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