Shopping in Bodrum is fantastic !!! The abundance of visitors has enlivened Bodrum's retail economy. Among one of the top leisure activities in Bodrum there is shopping.
At any time of the year markets are one of the greatest attractions and pleasures for locals as for tourists, with their bright colors and delicious mingled scents. Turgutreis 's market is famous for textile, with local fabrics from all over the region on sale.
The riot of patterns and colors appealing to all tastes gives the marketplace a fairground atmosphere. As well as fabrics, there are rugs, carpets, kitchen ware, and clothing of all description
The most popular objects for the holiday makers are of course carpets, leather goods, copper and bronze wares, textiles, silver and gold jewellery, handicrafts, embroidery, famous Bodrum Sandals, Turkish meerschaum and onyx are on many peoples' shopping lists.
Markets in Bodrum:
Monday: Turkbuku
Open Market
Tuesday: Bodrum
Fabric Bazaar and Golkoy
Wednesday: Gumusuk and
Gundogan
Thursday: Yalikavak
Friday: Bodrum Food Bazar
Saturday: Turgutreis
Leather Shopping
A deep rooted branch of art in Turkey
A wide variety of leather goods are available including handbags, purses, belts and clothing. Leather goods are excellent value when compared with Europe and North America
Jewelry
Shopping
For thousands of years....
the civilizations that inhabited Anatolia; Hittites, Uratians, Phrygians, Lydians, Greeks, Romans, Selcuks and Ottomans created their own jewelry for religious and decorative purposes, each with their own unique style..
Today, the Turkish jewelry industry reflects a rich cultural heritage combined with modern innovative designs and technology. A marvellous range of high quality gold and silver jewelry can be found in modern and ancient designs.
Reservation of Shopping is a guarantee of excellent buying and good mood.
Zultanite stone only BODRUM
Relatively new to the jewelry world, Zultanite is one gemstone whose amazing natural color changing abilities makes it well suited to savvy jewelry connoisseurs. As you watch its colors change from kiwi to champagne to raspberry, you too will be entranced by Zultanite's 100% natural beauty. The pinnacle of exclusivity, beauty, rarity and desirability, Zultanite is a rising star in fine jewelry due to its sparklingly brilliant tranquil colors. As if one phenomena wasn't enough, some Zultanite also possess the coveted cat's eye effect. Chatoyancy or the
cat's eye effect is a reflection effect that appears as a single bright band of light across the surface of a gemstone. It is caused by the reflection
of light by parallel inclusions.
While the newness of Zultanite means that it has
had little time to accumulate legends and lore,
for those interested in the esoteric properties
attributed to gemstones, some people believe
Zultanite can assist in the development of psychic
power, astral force, ambition, intellect, desire and
emotions based on intellect and touch.
Brilliant, mesmerizing and fashionable, phenomenal
Zultanite is a rare star in fine jewelry design,deserving pride of place in every serious jewelry collection.
Carpets and Kilims
Shopping
For centuries, Oriental Carpets have been considered works of art. Turkey has
one of the greatest weaving cultures in the world. Turkish carpets have a
universal reputation for their unique designs, color combinations and
durability. In Bodrum, there are many carpet shops where you can
bargain. It is also worthwhile joining one of these
oganized trips to Carpets Centre.
Itinerary Inspiration: Shop ’til you drop ! No matter how much time you have to devote, there’s a variety of options to build your ideal Bodrum Itinerary.
Turgutreis Shopping
Turgutreis has plenty of shops providing holiday essentials as well as gifts and souvenirs. Saturdays is market day, the town fills up with villagers bringing either clothes for sale or fresh local produce that are a feast for the eyes and taste buds!
Clothing Shopping
Good quality, low prices and excellent value ..
Turkey is a major producer of cotton and wool,
and textile is one the main industries of the country. In general, the quality is excellent and prices are very reasonable compared to Europe and North America.
Turkey's fashion designers are becoming well known internationally and many of the latest fashions can be found in local stores.
In Bodrum, there are many stores to choose from offering a range of clothing from inexpensive to high end, you will also find many familiar brands on offer. Even the local markets have a great variety of clothing but as with anywhere quality may not be as reliable as the stores.
Shopping in Bodrum is surely something to suit every budget and style. Big labels or boutiques, whatever your style, Bodrum shopping has it all. From shopping centers to fashion trends at Bodrum boutiques.Bodrum’s biggest shopping and life center “Midtown Shopping Center”, Oasis Shopping Culture and Entertainment, CenterPalmarina Bodrum in Yalikavak, Milta Bodrum Marina is one of the most prestigious marinas of Mediterranean
Souvenir Shopping
So many beautiful souvenirs..
If there is one thing for certain, you won't have a problem finding a souvenir to buy in Bodrum . Even for a small budget, there are an incredible number of things to choose from..
From lucky blue eyes to onyx chess sets, pottery, clothing, copper
and ceramic ornaments, Turkish delight, jewelry, leather goods, carpet and kilims, the list goes on.