Bodrum and all the resorts and towns on the Bodrum peninsula has lots of fun attractions and things to do with kids. Whether you want to spend the time on the beach with kids or try the other exciting activities on offer, Bodrum holidays have it all.
You can easily spend all your time on the best Bodrum beaches, but if your kids want more excitement, you can visit the water and theme parks on the Bodrum peninsula. And some museums. They have loads of different water slides.
Bodrum Aqua Park in Ortakent
The Bodrum Aqua Park is one of the most popular and the biggest water parks on the Bodrum Peninsula. Once known as Dedeman Water Park, now it serves with its new operators, new managers, and new team since 2018 with a brand new name and quality of service.
It covers an area of 35,000 square meters, and has started to provide the best service to its guests with its superior quality many water slide systems, activities, restaurants and more. Bodrum Aqua Park is open every day between 10:00 and 17:00.
Address: Bekiroglu Str. No:6, Ortakent, Bodrum
Tel: +90 252 316 68 88 , +90 533 510 82 95)
Bodrum Dolphin Park in Guvercinlik
Located in Guvercinlik bay, about 21 km. from central Bodrum, the Bodrum Dolphin Park is a fantastic dolphin park and therapy center where you can watch, meet and swim with the dolphins. Dolphing shows are amazing that you’ll watch their great performances and take photos and videos during the shows.
Covering an area 4,000 square meters on the sea surface, and with a capacity of 300 seats, you’ll have a great and fun day out along the four dolphin pools with 4 dolphins (Afalina). The park also has quality restaurants, cafes and a beach club.
Address: Guvercinlik Bodrum road 2 km. on the coast, Guvercinlik, Bodrum
Tel: +90 252 374 59 36
Fun Town Yahsi Park in Ortakent
The Fun Town Park is one of the most popular theme parks on the Bodrum Peninsula. You’ll find great attractions at the park from horse riding and children’s playgrounds to go-karts, paintball, table tennis, racing fields and sports fields.
Address: Hortme Str. No:9, Ortakent, Bodrum
Tel: +90 549 327 10 30
Pirates Inn Cactus Aquapark in Yalikavak
The Pirates Inn Cactus Aquapark is an entertainment center where you can spend your whole day with fun, exciting activities that appeal to your family, children, friends and all age groups. The water park is situated at the Tilkicik Bay and covers an area of 4,500 square meters area. You’ll find 9 different slides, safe children’s play pool, swimming pool, pool games, aerobics, competitions full of animation and relaxation and sun terraces.
You’ll also experience and enjoy the power of water with the Navigatour on a total of 534 meters of water slides, the natural light effects in the dark hole and the excitement of leaving yourself down from the third floor on the wave slide.
Opening Hours: The park is open between 01 June-30 September, from 10:30 to 18:00
Address: Gökçebel Mah. Tilkicik Cad. No:77-B, Yalikavak, Bodrum
Tel: +90 252 385 33 36
Boat Trips
Boat trips along the stunning coastline of the Bodrum peninsula coasts is one of the best things to do in Bodrum. Bodrum coasts are very rich in color with jagged rocks and bright trees, as well as contrasted against the clear, turquoise sea. You’ll definitely experience the beautiful coasts by visiting the various bays by boat.
The tour guides will tell you where you can safely jump into the crystal clear waters to swim and snorkel. You’ll come across plenty of fish and other marine life, and when back on board, you’ll dry off while enjoying the sun. Continue reading…
Bodrum Castle (St.Peter) in central Bodrum
Bodrum Castle is an impressive medieval castle built by the Knights of the Rhodes guards the entrance to Bodrum’s dazzling blue bay, in which the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. It is one of the most visited sights in Bodrum. Continue reading…
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology – inside Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology is situated inside the Bodrum Castle. It is one of the most rare underwater archaeology museums in the world. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology offers a collection of fascinating relics from the lives of ancient shipwrecked mariners, with glassware, copper-ware and gold items from the ship on display. Continue reading…
Bodrum Maritime Museum in central Bodrum
Bodrum Maritime Museum is opened in 2010 with an exhibition of 18 Bodrum type boat model inside a tent in front of the Bodrum Castle. And after, with the contribution of the Bodrum Municipality and Bodrum Chamber of Commerce, Bodrum Maritime Museum opened its gate at the old Bedesten building in 2011. The vision of the Bodrum Maritime Museum is to make the visitors to experience and explore the maritime history of Bodrum, to ensure maintenance of their collection and to improve it with new objects, historical documents and works.
Address: Carsi Dist. Nazim Hikmet Str. No.4/1 48400, Bodrum
Tel: + 90 252 316 33 10, Web: bodrumdenizmuzesi.org
The Windmills – between central Bodrum and Gumbet
Situated on a hill between central Bodrum and Gumbet, the Windmills of Bodrum is a great place where you can come and see these magnificent structures, enjoy the stunning views of the bays and take unforgettable photos. Dating back to the 1970s, the windmills were used to grind flour. Continue reading…
Rabbit Island – in Gumusluk
Rabbit Island is a famous port where you can relax and watch the boats come in. Located just by the Gumusluk coast, with a depth of about one meter. There is a thin strip between the land of the Rabbit Island and Gumusluk coast and you can walk from the land to the island using this lane. It will be a nice hike for outdoor sports lovers. The panorama on top of the island is also amazing. Continue reading…
Countryranch Equestrian Sports Club in Turgutreis
Another activity venue in Turgutreis is the Countryranch Equestrian Sports Club. It is a nice place with a quality restaurant, horseback riding area, dog training and excursion trails and children’s playgrounds. Here you can ride horses with your kids and have fun.
Address: Akçalan Mh. Pren Str. No:30 Turgutreis, Bodrum
Tel: +90 252 400 0 567