# Bodrum with kids: an itinerary for the day

> With children, the heart of Bodrum is the knights' castle on its cape. In the morning — the white lanes and the marina, then Bodrum Castle: walls, towers and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology with the remains of ancient ships. Towards evening — a taxi up to the windmills on the hill, with the whole town and two bays below.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/with-kids

## Plan

1. [Bodrum Old Town](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-old-town.md) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free, open 24/7
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
2. [Bodrum Castle](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-castle.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · €20, under 8 free
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Bodrum Windmills](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/bodrum-windmills.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 5 h 56 min

## Things to do in Bodrum with kids

Bodrum Castle is the best thing in town for children: a real fortress with towers, and inside the Museum of Underwater Archaeology with finds from the seabed. The rest of the day is easy: the marina in the morning, the windmills on the hill towards evening.

We left out the Mausoleum and the ancient theatre: they are less fun for children and stay in the 'Bodrum in 1 day' route.

## Family beaches around Bodrum

Sandy beaches with a gentle slope are in the peninsula's bays: Bitez, Ortakent, Turgutreis. In the evening it is worth driving to [Gümüşlük](https://yesgo.io/turkey/bodrum/gumusluk): a fishing village, a shallow walk to Rabbit Island and a sunset over the Aegean.

## Bodrum with kids in summer

In summer walk the marina in the morning, spend midday in the museum halls or by the sea, and go to the windmills an hour before sunset. The castle walls have little shade: hats and water are a must.

## With a toddler

The marina is easy with a buggy; the castle is not — stairs and cobbles. A baby carrier works better.

## Tips

- Bodrum Castle is €20 for foreigners, under-8s free; open until 22:00 in summer.
- To the windmills: a 10-minute taxi or a 20–30 minute uphill walk.
- The castle has a lot of stairs — leave the buggy behind.
- The windmills are best an hour before sunset.
- Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

## Questions

### What to do in Bodrum with kids?

The marina, Bodrum Castle with the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and the windmills on the hill.

### Is Bodrum good for families?

Yes: a real castle, sandy beaches with a gentle slope and short distances.

### How much is Bodrum Castle?

€20 for foreigners; children under 8 are free.

### Is Bodrum Castle good for children?

Yes: towers, walls and a museum of shipwrecks and amphorae.

### What are the best beaches for kids near Bodrum?

Bitez, Ortakent and Turgutreis, with sand and a gentle slope.

### Can I use a buggy?

At the marina, yes; in the castle, no — use a carrier.

### How do I get to the windmills?

10 minutes by taxi from the centre.

### When is the castle open?

Every day; in summer until 22:00.

### Is Gümüşlük worth it with kids?

Yes: a shallow walk to Rabbit Island and a sunset over the sea.

### What currency is used?

Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

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