Guide to Gumbet

"Beach life, pretty villages, cosmopolitan vibrant towns, the Aegean Coast will offer you all this and so much more."

Gumbet, on the southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula, is a fun resort with a winning combination of watersports, beach and nightlife - ideal for young couples, groups of friends and families alike. For after dark entertainment Gumbet offers plenty of bars and restaurants, many catering to British tastes.

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Recommended Gumbet hotels and apartments

Agar Apartments

Royal Asarlik

Hotel Parkim Ayaz

Gumbet hotels and apartments

Our hotels and apartments in Gumbet include Agar Apartments, Baba Hotel, Club Alka Apartments, Club Bozok Apartments, Hotel Magnific, Hotel Mels, Hotel Parkim Ayaz, Hotel Serpina, Hotel Simba, Jasmin Beach Apartments, Queens Resort, Royal Asarlik, Siesta Beach Apartments and Tosun Apartments.

More Turkey (bodrum) holiday destinations

Looking for holidays in Turkey (bodrum)? Our Turkey (bodrum) holiday destinations include Altinkum, Bitez, Bodrum, Derekoy, Gokcebel, Gumbet, Gumusluk, Gundogan, Konacik, Kusadasi, Mazi, Ortakent, Torba, Turgutreis, Yahsi, Yaka and Yalikavak.

Beaches

While there is a good sand and shingle beach at Gumbet, it is rather narrow and very popular - be ready to stake your claim early! Other bays with quieter beaches are within an easy dolmus ride. Gumbet is a good place for a beach holiday - a cool breeze blows in from the mouth of the bay making the hot days of mid summer more comfortable. There are also a great selection of watersports on offer.

Eating out

Gumbet has a great selection of restaurants catering for all tastes, especially British. You'll be spoilt for choice with restaurants offering everything from traditional Turkish to Chinese, Indian and other international cuisine.

Nightlife

There's an enormous variety of bars and clubs, many open until the early hours. Don't miss the Halikarnas Disco in the neighbouring resort of Bodrum, with laser shows and spectacular views of the bay and castle.

Shopping

The basics and touristy souvenirs can be acquired here. For a far better range of potential purchases, head for nearby Bodrum which offers some of the best shopping in Turkey and visit the covered bazaar or the designer shops along the marina. The weekly market at Turgutreis is a must for picking up some excellent bargains but don't forget to barter.

Local information

Bodrum offers the best shopping in Turkey. Visit the covered bazaar or the designer shops long the Marina. For sightseeing and Turkish culture, visit the harbour, shops, bars and cafes. Medieval in parts, it is overlooked by an old Crusader castle and is well worth a visit.