Shopping in Bodrum - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Bodrum is full of interesting shopping centers and picturesque markets. In 1998, the opening of the Oasis trading center, which remains the largest one in the city, took place. The area of the center is 25000 sq. m. It has 240 stores, 5 cinemas and various restaurants and cafes. Here, you can find clothes and shoes of both popular world and less famous Turkish brands. Moreover, the complex is famous for its exciting entertainment program. Fakirs, clowns, and acrobats perform their skills inside.

Atatürk avenue is the most popular walking destination for lovers of shopping. Here, are shops of different specializations and price categories. There are luxury designer boutiques and stores of world famous brands, as well as excellent souvenir shops. Budget tourists are attracted by shops offering goods of local production. They can buy beautiful shoes, leather goods, bags and adornments in national style. It is here, that one should look for the most beautiful gifts made of sea shells and pearls.

One of the most picturesque places in the city is the Central Market. It is difficult to imagine a category of goods that could not be found among its colorful ranks. There is a huge choice of vegetables and fruits, Turkish sweets and spices and rare national delicacies. On the vast ranks, you'll find quality leather products, bright fabrics and locally produced garments, as well as lovely handicrafts and souvenirs. Ladies will be interested in strolling around the market in search of new bathing suits, costume jewelry, and cosmetics. Yet, the market sells jewelry and handmade carpets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The largest number of jewelry stores is presented on Barlar Sokagi Street. They will be interesting to both ladies and gentlemen. These stores have a wide choice of accessories and adornments. Each store attracts customers with some exclusive things. Still, on this street, there are shoe shops selling wonderful handmade leather sandals and some pavilions offering locally produced textiles.

One of the most interesting stores in Bodrum is Mustafa Acikel, that sell handmade carpets and antiquities. These stores are focused on wealthy customers mainly, who can purchase vintage decorations for their house, pieces of furniture and unique works of art, whose age is several hundred years.

Wealthy travelers should definitely come by Marina Mall store. It specializes in selling exclusive jewelry. Prices here are well above than in many other jewelry stores in the city, but the quality of the goods deserves the highest praise. In this store, you can find exclusive jewelry with black diamonds and other rare precious stones. A significant part of the products presented exists in a single copy.

All-year-round you can buy excellent leather jackets and outer clothing with natural fur in Bodrum. Frugal tourists especially like Moden Leather Shop. There are several of them in the city. They present a large choice of women's and men's clothing. All things are of high quality, and the prices will pleasantly surprise even thrifty tourists.

For chic dresses in national style, ladies should definitely come by the Socrates store. It sells wonderful textiles of local production. You can purchase not only bright clothes but luxurious decorations for your house. Chic robes, handkerchiefs, and colorful hand-embroidered pads are always in a variety in this store. Literally, all the goods are hand-made, which makes them even more attractive.