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As you reach Bodrum you will discover adventures of different flavors to suit every persons taste. Bodrum has a well equipped airport so if you intend to visit Bodrum in the near future book your flights to Bodrum now. Whether you are traveling to Bodrum to relax and spend some leisurely days or you are keen on exploring the historical attractions in form of ruins of the harbor walls and castles, make sure you come with a lot of time on your hands. Bodrum is known for the St. Peters Castle, Amphitheatre, The Mausoleum, Myndos Gate and the City ruins.

If you are traveling with friends then you can book a cruise yacht or charter a private boat to go along the ocean. You could stop at the sandy beaches for lunch and get back to your boat trips. Other attractions around the beach include diving and horseback riding. If you want to see something attached to the culture of the village then you can hope for some carpet making activity on the beach. The trip to Bodrum can be truly rewarding if you know what all to see. Gumusluk is one such place that offers great beaches and is located to the westernmost edge of the Bodrum Peninsula.

Gumusluk is about 23 miles away from Bodrum city and you will encounter a few fishermens coves in this seaside village. The village is quite peaceful. It is known as one among the old settlements of the Bodrum peninsula. It is sitting right on top of the site where the ancient city of Myndos stood several years back.

The remains of the ancient walls of the harbor are all over the headlands located at the northern and western side of Gumusluk. Today you will find several snorkelers flocking around these remains. So if you are keen on snorkeling then you too can try exploring the remains. In 2006 there were many archaeologists who landed in this village of Gumusluk for excavating the land. They were in fact, successful in uncovering the authentic mosaics and walls of the Harbor. It is the same site where Cassius and Brutus escaped after murdering Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.

One of the most amazing places to visit around Gumusluk is the Rabbit Island that lies between the two beaches at Gumusluk. Rabbit Island can be reached using the antique causeway that was constructed in the Hellenistic period. The whole of Gumusluk is pretty amazing and you can spend at least 5 to 6 days here.