Gumbet Holidays

Gumbet holidays are full of life and energy that offer a mix of sun, sea, sand and a lively night scene. Situated on the gorgeous Bodrum Peninsula in the south-east coast of Turkey, it is a great choice for holidaymakers of all ages looking for some fun in the sun. Built on a hillside, the narrow streets of Gumbet run down to a beautiful bay, with a sandy and pebble beach stretching the full length of the resort. The weather in Gumbet is generally hot and sunny between late April and October.

Families, couples and groups of friends alike love Gumbet. Perfect for a beach holiday it offers the opportunity of learning to scuba dive, snorkelling, enjoy a go on a jet-ski, banana boat rides, pedaloes, parasailing or taking a trip on a boat or yacht and exploring the craggy coastline of the Bodrum Peninsula. For the less energetic the lovely sandy beaches offer a perfect place to lie back and enjoy the Turkish sunshine or take a dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters which offers an inviting place to escape the heat of the day.

There is a wide choice of restaurants offering the chance to sample local Turkish delicacies, as well as fast food establishments selling traditional Turkish kebabs and beachside cafe’s offering local sweet, dough based desserts. As well as local cuisine you will find international dishes and restaurants such as Indian, Thai Chinese, Mexican and Italian, meaning holidays in Gumbet really do offer a good choice of places to eat with all tastes catered for.

Holidays to Gumbet are also perfect for anyone who wants good nightlife, Gumbet is well known for being lively and vibrant after dark and the main bar street comes alive after dark with neon lights and music, it has plenty of options for a lively night, whilst away from the loud music and clubs you will find a wide range of family friendly bars throughout the resort.

Gumbet Holidays – Out and about

There is a good choice of shops in Gumbet where you can haggle and pick up a real bargain for clothes, leather jackets and bags, traditional Turkish rugs, gold and other items ideal for gifts. The markets are usually open from around 6am to the late into the night or the early hours of the following morning.

Gumbet is close to the historic town of Bodrum, reached by a short dolmus ride, which has a fantastic cosmopolitan centre filled with fashionable boutiques, fancy shops and many historical sites. There is a local bus service to nearby Turgutreis offers the opportunity to visit the bustling and vibrant weekly Saturday market where you can pick up anything from spices to t-shirts. For a day out with a difference, why not take a trip to the nearby Greek island of Kos. Boat trips cost as little as £15pp return.

Here at JLM Travel our friendly and knowledgeable team are waiting to hear from you. So for a great deal on holidays to Gumbet call our friendly team on 0191 391 0160 today!