Bodrum, the antique mythical Halicarnassus, situated on a peninsula off the Greek island of Kos, is a good starting point for navigating the "Turkish Riviera" as it blends its rich history and art with its nightlife, bohemian and avant-garde.

It is a Greek island in the Dodecanese in the Aegean Sea the one that separates the Gulf of Kos. It measures 40 km for 8 km, and is just 4 km off the coast of Bodrum in Turkey.

The shores of Kos Island are washed by the Karpathian sea. Its coastline is 112 km long, and covered by pristine beaches.

The city has a XIV century fortress at the entrance to its port, built in 1315 by the Knights of St. John of Rhodes.

Knidos is another Hellenistic city though it is Turkish. Near the port there is a staircase that ascends to the temple of Aphrodite.

Knidos was an ancient Greek city in Anatolia, it is located on the tip of the Datca peninsula, which forms the southern Gulf of Gokova.

Many ruins are preserved and cover a large area. The walls can be seen perfectly and also part of the two ports. It also keeps two theatres and the remains of a large building, probably a temple. At two km from the ruins to the east there were found many tombs, some of which are large buildings.

In Knidos there was a very famous temple dedicated to Aphrodite, whose image (Aphrodite Cnidia) was made by the Greek sculptor Praxiteles. Another sculpture in this city was also famous: the Demeter of Cnidus made by Leochares, while nearby, facing the sea, on the Triopion promontory the temple was dedicated to the sun god and mythical founder Triops.

It is a Greek island in the Dodecanese, 41 km northwest of Rhodes, and it is very close to the Turkish coast, south of the city of Knidos.
It is one of the most picturesque Greek islands, with mountains that descend to the sea and lovely bays. Due to the quality of light, the island has become a favorite of painters and photographers. The island has no airport and can only be visited by boat. Apart from its many historical sites, it is surrounded by numerous small islands and islets, and it is popular for its sunny beaches only accessible by sea.

Datça is very friendly and lively port. During the day it offers a variety of shops and a good selection of restaurants and bars along the coast. The nightlife is very active.
Near the port behind the beach there is a small lake, brakish, with small waterfalls nearby.

Rhodes is the largest island in the Greek Dodecanese. Its lively capital overflows all the time. The walled city, carefully restored, is crossed by the Street of the Knights, dotted with medieval palaces. The mosques of the Turkish quarter and the ruins of Greek temples complete a picture of contrasts. Coasting the island to the south you will see the whitewashed houses of Lindos, about 22 miles. From the temple of Athena Lindia on the Acropolis, you may enjoy one of the best known pictures of Greece.

Marmaris is an important coastal city located in the province of Muğla, in southwestern Turkey.
Because of its location is the meeting point of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. In addition to an important natural harbor, it is one of the major tourist destinations, which is the main source of income. It is surrounded to the north by the Gulf of Gokova, to the south the Mediterranean, to the west the Datça peninsula and to the east Lake Koycegiz.