Bodrum, blessed with the love of Aphrodite

As a place where people have lived continuously for thousands of years, Bodrum (its ancient name is Halicarnassus) is an important site for historians and an attractive holiday destination for tourists.

Halicarnassus, where Herodotus “The Father of History” (484-420 BC) was born, was founded by the Dorians in about 1000 BC. In the 6 th century BC, a Persian administrator called Hecatomnos set up a dynasty that carried his name and reigned the region for more than 50 years. One of the most talented members of this dynasty was his son Mausolos. After he built edifices in the cities of this region, he decided to build a monumental building where he would be commemorated in the way he deserved after his death. This building called Mausoleum, which could only be finished after his death, was later one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Towards the end of the 13 th century Halicarnassus was taken by Sultan Beyazıt of the Ottoman Empire. In 1402, St. Jean Knights wanted a place to build another castle, so they were given Halicarnassus. As the St. Peter Castle was used as jail at last and the prisoners were kept in basement dungeon (basement means “Bodrum” in turkish) the city got its actual name.

Bodrum Today begins an hour before dawn as the night time silence is broken, from the minaret’s heights, by the rhythmical wailing of the muezzin summoning the faithful to the first of the day’s five calls to pray. For many others it is a call to bed, as they wend their way home at the close of Bodrum’s active night life. This contrast perhaps signifies Bodrum’s uniqueness and diversity as a holiday resort, offering on the one hand water sports, excellent shopping, dining, while at the same time maintaining its cultural and historical heritage. Day or night, summer or winter, Bodrum has it all.

Anywhere on the Bodrum peninsula you are not far from the sea. At deep and highly transparent waters of the Bodrum peninsula is also the peninsula of the Hapimag Resort Sea Garden. Not only the historical and cultural attractions of the Aegaen region, but also the singularness of the situation did motivate Hapimag to establish this unique holiday area.

On a total area of 191.000 m 2, Hapimag Resort Sea Garden has its name from the large gardens set up in terraces down to the sea like a nature miracle surrounded by three bays in the Aegaen turquois, where the nature beautifulness is still unaffected, Hapimag Resort Sea Garden exhibits an Exotik which can be rarely found. In the holiday area, which is protected from north wind by a 500 meters high mountain, wander gently downward through forests of pine trees to the palms, eucalyptus and broad beaches of the east and west bays . The resort embedded in the landscape distributed into the tree existence that each guest has the nature beautifulness constantly in view.

The design philosophy of Hapimag Resort Sea Garden: attention to detail and environmental awareness that is exhibited in every aspect of the property. The traditional Turkish architecture is represented by the sharp angles of whitewashed facade combined with the beautiful Kayrak stone.

The property is divided into 3 distinct areas: the village, centrally located recreation and shopping centre Mini Bodrum and a 5 star hotel.

Whether you are a member staying in the village or a guest at the hotel, the facilities available for recreation and relaxation are endless. The property itself encompasses 3 private bays and beaches, 2 of them developed for swimming and water sports, the third is left untouched.

Hapimag Resort Sea Garden provides its guests with every activity imaginable. For those so inclined, there is little need to ever leave the complex grounds. Besides a large variety of land sports offer, there is also windsurfing, catamaran and water skiing under the supervision of qualified water sport instructors. There is enough to exhaust even the most passionate sports enthusiast. Evenings are filled with different types of animation, events and live music. In striving to make Sea Garden a welcome retreat for the whole family, the active team also operates special facilities and events for children and youngsters.

One of the most charming features of Sea Garden is the Mini Bodrum Street in the resorts centre reminiscent of a traditional Turkish city street. Unique to Sea Garden is the Knidos Wellness Centre, an attraction by itself with large services provided like Turkish Hamam, sauna, personal trainer, Reiki and different types of massages.

Turkey is renowned for its cuisine, considered by many to be among one of the most varied and creative in the world. The same careful planning and concern has gone into the gastronomy offer and there is always an appetising solution on hand. The guests can enjoy the gastronomy at Hapimag Resort Sea Garden in its 14 restaurants and bars.

In Sea Garden, Hapimag has provided both members and guests with a unique holiday complex in a spectacular setting. Sea Garden’s facilities and attention to detail and the concern of a qualified staff and caring professionals can best be stated with the popular Turkish welcome, “Hoşgeldiniz” – glad you came. To which we hope all guests will reply with the traditional heart felt response, “Hoşbulduk” – glad to be here.