Maritime and Cabotage Day Celebrated Enthusiastically in Bodrum
The 100th anniversary of Maritime and Cabotage Day was celebrated with official ceremonies and various events in Bodrum, as across the country.
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The 100th anniversary of Maritime and Cabotage Day was celebrated with official ceremonies and various events in Bodrum, as across the country.
The Italy-flagged cruise ship AIDAblu docked at Bodrum Port with 2,349 passengers and 650 crew members. The passengers, mostly German tourists, visited the district's historical and touristic sites, bringing activity to local tradespeople.
Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci, in his message on the 100th anniversary of the Cabotage Law, said, “Protecting the sea means protecting the future.”
The book “Research on the History of Sponge Diving in Bodrum,” published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Cabotage Law, documents the history of sponge diving, which holds an important place in Bodrum's maritime culture, with archival studies, oral histories, and personal testimonies. The 528-page work, edited by researcher-author Cezmi Çoban, also includes the names and nicknames of 450 sponge divers from Bodrum.
The Malta-flagged cruiser "Aroya" brought 2,671 tourists to Bodrum. While tourists visited historical and touristic spots, some preferred boat tours. The Malta-flagged cruiser named "Aroya," which departed from Marmaris the day before, arrived in Bodrum as part of its tour program.
Applications for staff recruitment at Muğla Metropolitan Municipality have started. The deadline for 10 people to be assigned in Bodrum is July 2.
Bodrum Municipality is launching a district-wide operation to remove idle items, materials, and vehicles that cause visual pollution and occupy common use areas.
Members of the Gümüşlük Forum, who gathered against coastal occupations in Bodrum, made a statement saying “Coasts Belong to the People.”
The Golden Odyssey super yacht anchored off Karaada in Bodrum. The 124-meter giant yacht attracted attention in the region with its luxury equipment and value.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced public lands opened for tourism investments nationwide within the scope of the 2026/2 Public Real Estate Allocation Announcement. Two important investment areas located in Bodrum district of Muğla were also included in the allocation program. The most notable project is planned as a tourism facility with approximately 1,200 beds in Kızılağaç Neighborhood.
In Muğla's Bodrum district, where cruise traffic accelerates during the summer season, the giant passenger ship Marella Discovery anchored at the port. The ship carried thousands of tourists to Bodrum.
Within the scope of 'Project Posidonia', supported by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, scientific studies to protect seagrasses and underwater life in the Bodrum Peninsula and Gökova Bay continue.