If you like to shop then Bodrum is for you. Leather is abundant, in the latest fashions and at excellent prices. Turkey is one of the world's largest carpet producers and traditional hand made carpets are priced considerably less than abroad. Hand made jewelry, brass, copper, woodcrafts and gifts are plentiful and sales are usually conducted over a friendly glass of tea and a serious discussion about price.

Shopping can be fun in the narrow white-walled streets of Bodrum. If you don't want to cancel your flight home you probably won't be interested in a genuine flying carpet but there many other trinkets & treasures to set the coins jangling in your pocket.  Turkey produces its own cotton and on Tuesdays there is a cloth market to tempt you. On Fridays the market sells everything from fake Rolex's to local produce, brass & bronze craft ware to silver & gold jewellery, clothing to leather goods, with sandals a local specialty. And don't be a pussycat- Always Haggle!

Turkey is also a large textile producer and modern sportswear can be had at significant savings. The local tailors are perfectly willing to custom make clothing to size, be it traditional Turkish trousers "shalvar" or a copy of the latest casual evening wear.

Market day in Bodrum presents an opportunity to experience a real Turkish bazaar. Every Thursday and Friday farmers and tradesman from surrounding villages bring their produce and wares to the Bodrum bazaar. Worth a visit for the atmosphere alone, fantastic bargains can be found on everything from fresh fruit, cheeses and aromatic herbs and spices, to carpets, clothing and shoes.