Ortakent
As its name implies, Ortakent (middle town) is centrally located on the Bodrum peninsula, making it most suitable as a base from which to explore the region.
Yahsi, on the other hand, means pretty, so it's the proper name for Ortakent's lovely seaside area The beach is long and wide, with cooling breezes coming off the sea to provide relief from the summer heat and aid in getting a suntan. Waiters from the cafes and restaurants along the shore will willingly serve you on the beach if you don't feel like moving from your favoured spot. It's a peaceful, quite place, ideal to laze the hours away. Inhabited in the Mycenaean Era more than 3500 years ago, Ortakent retains its attachment to the soil. The green fertile valley between the town and the shore abounds in fig, olive and mandarin trees and neat market gardens. How to Get There You can now fly to Bodrum Milas Airport ALL YEAR ROUND!! SUMMER FLIGHTS: April 2007 - October 2007 Excel Air, First Choice, Onur Air and Monarch all fly direct to Bodrum in the summer. The flight is four hours.
NEW WINTER FLIGHT: Onur Air are operating weekly flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airport direct to Bodrum found on www.aegeanflights.com Flights go direct to Bodrum airport (BJV). There are many low cost airlines providing flights. Try: www.xl.com www.onurair.com www.flythomascook.com www.pegasus.com www.thomson.com www.A1.com www.goldtrail.com www.mytravel.com www.firstchoice.co.uk www.turkishairlines.com (via Istanbul)
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