When the weekend comes to an end, I want to bring home a piece that would remind me of a wonderful time spent. Bodrum, like other resorts, is famous for its colourful markets and shopping centres, the windows of which beckon you to open your wallet.
Shopping malls in Bodrum
While strolling through shopping centers, you can not only purchase souvenirs or update your wardrobe but also witness performances by acrobats, magicians, and dancers.
Shopping centres work daily, seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.
There is no strict work schedule. During the summer, they are open in the morning and close late in the evening. Some are open from 15:00-16:00.
Oasis Shopping Culture and Fun Center
It opened in 1998, and to this day it still bears the mark of the largest building in the city. Its 25,000 m² of floor space is filled with:
240 stores;
5 cinemas;
restaurants and cafes;
playgrounds;
bowling.
Oasis Shopping really looks like an oasis. Real date palms grow inside, pools and fountains are built. Here you can buy branded items, textiles, leather goods, children's and adult clothes, shoes, optics and cosmetics, pet supplies. The pricing policy is wide - from luxury to economy.
Shops sell famous brands such as:
Polo Garage;
Marks&Spencer;
Mavi;
LTB;
Mango;
Lacoste.
Important: It is better to come here in the morning or after sunset. The fact is that the galleries and common halls are open-air. Only shops are equipped with air conditioning.
Midtown Shopping Mall Rabbit
The center mostly sells Turkish brands. But you can also eat branded brands Swarovski, Columbia, Colin's, Korun, Damat, Decathlon and Lc Waikki.
You can eat on the first floor of the building.
Bodrum shops
You will not see sales like in European stores here. Huge discounts only happen in October, at the end of the holiday season.
Payment is made not only in local currency (lira), but euros and dollars are also accepted.
Be sure to bargain in stores. With persistence, you can bring down the price by 40%.
Ataturk Avenue
Included in the list of the most popular places among shoppers. There are many shops with different pricing policies and content. In the showcases you can see:
things of famous brands;
leather products;
bags and jewelry;
local goods at low prices;
The most beautiful souvenirs made of mother-of-pearl and sea shells.
Shops at Barlar Sokagi
There are a lot of jewelry and accessories not only for women, but also for men. Each showcase tries to attract the buyer with exclusive items. Also on this street there are pavilions with leather shoes and local textiles.
Mustafa Acikel
These stores have a huge assortment of handmade carpets and antiquesthat are around a hundred years old.:
Marina Mall
This store caters to affluent tourists. Marina Mall specializes in exclusive jewellery, and the prices are higher compared to other similar salons in the city. However, you can find jewellery with rare gemstones like black diamonds. Many of the pieces are unique and one-of-a-kind.
Moden Leather Shop chain
This store specializes in leather jackets and outerwear with natural fur. They have gained popularity among budget-conscious tourists. The items are of decent quality and offered at reasonable low prices.
Socrates
Wishing to become the owner of things made in national style, you should look here. Here they offer bright clothes, local textiles, jewelry, colorful handmade pillows and scarves, bathrobes. It is noteworthy that all things are handmade, which is its highlight.
Bodrum Markets
One can barely imagine any city without a vibrant and colourful bazaar. The markets of Bodrum are worth visiting not only for shopping but also for memorable experiences. The stalls offer a wide variety of items, including:
Near the local bus station, there is a textile bazaar where clothes and fabrics from all over the region are brought on Tuesday. You can buy silks, cheap T-shirts and fake European brands.
You can buy products at low prices at the Bodrum Kapali Pazar Yeri bazaar. It only works on Fridays. Vendors offer fresh herbs and olives, fruits and vegetables, and various types of cheese.
Shopping in Bodrum is an opportunity to get to know the country from the inside. You can feel its spirit and vibrancy while strolling through shopping centers and bustling markets.
