Aspat Kalesi(Aspat Castle)

The castle was built during the era of King Mausol as monitoring tower. Remains are from the ancient Termara City-from the classical age.Termara City was among the 12 ancient settlements on Bodrum Peninsula. During the reign of King Mausolus of Halicanassus, the citizens of Temara were migrated to Halicarnassos. The bay was the shelter of the pirates for a long time. The castle was built on barren rock, there are five towers in the castle and the perimeter of the castle is 700 paces. The inner part is completely destroyed.It is worth climbing up for the stupendous view and sunset.

A poetic song is often sung at weddings and other festive occasions. It originates from around Yalıkavak, which was formerly called Çökertme. Based on a true story, the song’s lyrics tell this tale; in the early years of the foundation of the Republic, a charming girl from Bitez Yalısı, Çakır Gülsüm, fell in love with a sailor, Halil. He returned her love, and they soon were engaged. The new mayor of Bodrum also loved Gülsüm, and he ordered the gendarmes to remove Halil. When Halil was sailing from Çökertme to Bodrum with his cargo, the gendarmes shot and killed him at Point Aspat. Thus the mayor won the woman he loved.