Journal
Notes from Bodrum
On living, architecture, investment and the hidden corners of the peninsula.

Living14 October 2026 · 5 min read
Living Bodrum in every season
When the summer crowds leave, Bodrum becomes another town. Calm, mild and surprisingly alive.
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Investment22 September 2026
How does the Swissôtel rental program work?
Let your home work even while you're away: a step-by-step guide to the rental program offered to Swissôtel Residences owners.

Architecture30 August 2026
Where walls turn green: the vertical garden of Bodrum Beach
Turkey's largest vertical garden, and one of the three largest in the world, is in Turgutreis. So how does a façade become a garden?

Guide18 July 2026
Buying property in Turkey: a short guide for foreign buyers
A plain-language summary of the main steps for foreign buyers looking for a home in Bodrum.

Discovery5 June 2026
The bays of the peninsula: from Torba to Gümüşlük
Every bay has its own character. We toured the bays where our projects stand, as a short route for you.

Company12 May 2026
From 1987 to today: the story of Çağdaş İnşaat
How a company founded in Istanbul became the group behind some of Bodrum's best-known buildings.






