Ortakent Guide

Ortakent, which is about 15 kilometers from the center of Bodrum, also has the longest beach of the peninsula. Although the sea is a little cooler than other parts of the region, it is such a clean sea that you don't even feel the cold. Moreover, its beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag.Ortakent is a holiday resort that you come across after passing Bitez. Its center is located a little far from the seaside. From the beach to the Bodrum road, you go with the smell of citrus fruits. There are citrus trees along the road. A large part of Ortakent has not yet been zoned. Therefore, we can say that it is an untouched town. It still preserves its old village characteristic.
Because of the citrus scents you can still smell in Ortakent, people used to call it “Müsgebi”, which means “fragrant”. And it really is. Along the road, citrus scents surrounded the place like fragrance.
The settlement of Ortakent dates back to ancient times. The remains of the Roman and Byzantine Period are now on display at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. In Ortakent, which used to live on citrus, agriculture and animal husbandry, tourism has come to the forefront today. However, while tourism is an important activity in the coastal part of the town, citrus cultivation and animal husbandry are still at the forefront in the inland areas. Fishing is another economic activity.
Ortakent not only has the longest beach on the Bodrum Peninsula, it is also known as the place where the sun sets the most beautifully. Uludere river divides the town in two. While strolling through the streets of Ortakent with its unspoiled texture today, the architecture of the old stone houses will fascinate you. Located against the view of the bay, the two-storey houses called Apranga, left over from the Greeks, have been taken under protection today. Chatting with the elderly people of the town sitting in front of the houses will evoke a different feeling.
With the increasing tourism potential in recent years, many new accommodation facilities have opened on the coastal part of Ortakent. The existing Ortakent hotels are generally located on the coastline. You can also find Ortakent boutique hotels located a little further back from the seaside, among the tangerine groves. Most Ortakent hotels also have their own beaches and swimming pools. Families with children can also have a safe and comfortable vacation.
Ortakent boutique hotels and apart hotels are more common. Ortakent hotels are usually run by families who are locals of Bodrum. Therefore, you spend a vacation not like a customer, but as if you are on vacation at your friend's house.Some of the Ortakent hotels are open all year round, while others are only open during the summer vacation season. They are open from April until almost November. Bodrum is already in the most beautiful season in the spring. It is both a little calmer and the fragrance of the newly blooming tangerine flowers is around, and the sea is another beauty in this season. Ortakent hotels usually work in bed and breakfast style. However, you can find all flavors at any time of the day in the sea view restaurants of Ortakent hotels.
Ortakent hotel prices vary according to the season you stay. While there are slightly higher prices during the summer months, you can find much more affordable prices in the fall and spring seasons. Ortakent hotel prices are usually organized according to the budget of its guests. You may also encounter different price options depending on the type of facility you want to stay.
Maybe this year may be the right time for a trip to Bodrum Ortakent that you have been planning for a long time. By reviewing our site, you can get information about Ortakent hotels, Ortakent hotel prices, and affordable price options. If you want to go in the summer months, do not forget to make a reservation.

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