Dolmus (minibus) service to Bodrum leaves from outside the main gate - times vary according to season  (see reception for current timetable) and goes to the main bus station (Otogar) in the centre of Bodrum. From here there are Dolmus services to every resort of the peninsula e.g. Bitez, Yalikavak etc. The bus is white and will have "Bodrum" on a sign above the driver.

Near to Lakeside Garden are the resorts of Flamingo Country Club and Turquoise. Both of these resorts have their own small shops and also their own restaurants and bars.

Go past Flamingo Country Club you will find the Sunset Market and Café. The Sunset complex comprises of a café, small supermarket and greengrocer. The name Sunset was not chosen by mistake, but because of the wonderful sunsets that to be seen from the café. The supermarket is well stocked with a wide range of produce whilst the greengrocer stocks fruit and vegetables of the season.

This is a nice beach in a sheltered cove. There is a cafe and sunbeds - definitely the best local beach.

Beach complex with cafe, changing rooms, and decking area. There is a free courtesy bus from Lakeside Garden throughout the day. The beach complex is situated near Royal Heights with its new Hamam (turkisb ath and spa facility). The beach complex also has a fish restaurant, bar and disco in the evening (see photos)

Take the causeway road across the lake towards the main highway to find the Vita Park Golf Club. Ask at Lakeside reception for details of green fees and club hire.

The nearby village of Guvercinlik has harbourside bars and restaurants and well as some local shops. Here also is the nearest ATM (telephone kiosk type) on the main road Bodrum bound carriageway as well as a post office (PTT).

The nearby village of Bogazici has fish restaurants as well as some local shops. Boat trips also go from here.

Tuzla Lake is an internationally acclaimed site for birds and is a haven for its hordes of flamingoes at certain times of the year. The seaward part of the lake was part of the old Roman port of Bargillia which is now silted up. The causeway separates the very shallow saline lake on the one side from the sea inlet on the other side. Roman pillars can still be seen.

Gulets at anchor

Basko Plaj

Guverncinlik at night

Sunset at Sunset Complex

Only 25km away from Lakeside Garden is the town of Bodrum, site of the Halicarnassus Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but known today as the St Tropez of Turkey due to its large marina and its blend of native and cosmopolitan culture.

Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting of the eastern and western harbours, Bodrum, with its narrow streets winding down to the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining the shores of its two harbours.

Bodrum has all the facilities to meet the expectations of tourists from all income levels ranging from the rich yacht owners to the penny counting tourists who just want a reasonable room to make his vacation last all summer.

Bodrum experienced the dominance of various civilizations throughout the history such as Persians, Mecedonians, Roman Empire and Byzantines. Byzantines lost their power in Anatolian region after they were defeated by the Seljuk Ruler Alpaslan at Malazgirt in 1071. Rhodian knights had constructed the present Bodrum castle and established their rule over the region. Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent on his military expedition to Rhodes conquered Bodrum together with Rhodes and added them to the territory of Ottoman Empire.

Sightseeing in Bodrum:

Day trips from Bodrum include Pamukkale, Ephesus and Iassos amongst others.

Other day trips include jeep safaris, diving and snorkelling, and horse riding.

Ferry trips from Bodrum to Samos, Kos and Rhodes also operate. The journey takes around 20 minutes each way on a hydrofoil.

Instead of turning right on the highway to Bodrum turn left to Gulluk.

Imagine a place located in a bay surrounded by Olive Groves and Pine Forests and mountains. The seaviews and sunsets are spectacular. It has a traditional village feel with buildings old and new. It has a weekly Thursday market that sells local produce from surrounding villages. Local shops, restaurants, bars, supermarket, bank, a selection of ATM machines all within the town centre. Fishing boats come and go bringing their daily catch to the port's seafront shops.

Bodrum castle at night

Bodrum marina

Around the pensinsula are the holiday resorts of Gumbet, Bitez, Yalikavak, Gumusluk and Turgutreis.

All of these resorts can be reached by car or by transferring to a different Dolmus from the bus station in Bodrum. Every resort is slightly different with the popular market at Turgutreis, Camel beach nearby, lively nightlife at Gumbet, Marina and local interest at Yalikavak and the beach resort at Bitez.

Kargi (Camel) Beach

Windmill and seafront

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     Yalikavak

Private Beach Club

Gulluk