Bodrum is home to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It's also one of the most popular vacation spots along the Aegean Sea. Because the turquoise Aegean Sea is accompanied by Bodrum's hidden bays and green forests. Bodrum Castle is one of the Bodrum's most prominent historical and cultural assets. Bodrum Castle was built by the knights of the period in the 15th century and was called "St. Peter's Castle" at that time. The castle is now home to Europe's leading underwater museum, the “Underwater Archaeology Museum."
Bodrum has been a destination that has been used as a residential area throughout history due to its location and natural beauty. Lelegs are one of the earliest known residents in Bodrum. We know about them thanks to the ancient historian Herodotus. According to Herodotus' sources, Leleges lived in this region between the 15th and 4th century BC, centred on the Bodrum Peninsula.
The Leleg Way follows the traces of the Lelegs, one of the oldest inhabitants of Bodrum. This walking trail is designed to explore the places where the Lelegs lived. On the Leleg Way, you'll pass across ancient cities, monumental tombs, and pyramid tombs, among other historical sites. In addition, the entire route is located in a unique nature covered with pine forests.
Leleg Way is 88 kilometers long, it starts from Etrim Village and continues until Turgutreis Sabancı Park. The entire route is 185 kilometers long, including connecting roads. It takes an average of five days to complete the trail. Bodrum has a pleasant temperature for trekking in all seasons, however if you don't enjoy the heat, you can avoid the summer months.