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Sun-kissed days, Aegean nights, and the perfect Turkish towel in your tote.

Welcome to “Be a Local”

This is the first post in our new travel series. Each month we will focus on one city or region in Türkiye and give you an easy guide to its beaches, bites, and hidden corners, along with the Loomia pieces that belong in your suitcase. We start where summer begins for many Turkish people: Bodrum.

Why Bodrum Belongs on Your Summer Map

White-washed houses meet sapphire water, bougainvillea climbs every wall, and life moves at a slower rhythm called keyif (pure enjoyment). Bodrum is the place Istanbulites flee to when the heat hits the city, and it is ready to welcome you too.

Morning Ritual: Swim Before the World Wakes

  1. Rise early and grab fresh simit (sesame bread rings) from a bakery in Bitez.

  2. Walk the marina while fishing boats unload the night’s catch.

  3. Jump in at 10 AM. Locals swear the water is clearest and calmest right then.

Pack one of our flat-woven Turkish beach towels. It dries quickly, folds to postcard thickness, and feels soft from day one.

Claim Your Spot on the Sand

Three beaches locals love

  • Bitez Beach – shallow, safe water, perfect for floating.

  • Ortakent – fewer crowds, windsurf rentals for breezy afternoons.

  • Gümüşlük Cove – rock formations and sunset views that fill your camera roll.

Towel tip

Choose a bright pattern for busy beaches, or a neutral weave for rustic wooden piers. our 100% cotton Urla Turkish Towel is the best option!  Either way, sand shakes off in a single flap so your bag stays crumb free.

Lazy Lunch: Mezze and Meltemi

Settle into a meyhane in old-town Yalıkavak. Order haydari, grilled octopus, and a chilled glass of ayran. When the meltemi breeze picks up, drape your towel as a shawl, the loom-spun cotton is warm enough for a seaside chill without feeling bulky.

Afternoon Wander

  • Browse Turgutreis Saturday Market for hand-painted ceramics and spice mixes.

  • Pull off the Bodrum-Mumcular road to buy mandarins straight from the orchard.

  • Cool down with a quick dip near Torba. Your towel will be dry again by the time you reach the car.

Golden Hour at Gümüşlük

Find a low table right on the sand, order a spritz, and watch the sky turn pink. Locals lay their towels across benches to protect linen shorts from cocktail condensation, and it looks stylish in photos too.

What to Pack

  • Two Turkish beach towels (one to sit on, one to dry off).

  • A roomy canvas tote—our towels weigh under a pound, leaving space for fruit and paperbacks.

  • Reusable water bottle.

  • Light sweater for breezy ferry rides to nearby islands.

  • Small pouch for markets finds like olive soap and dried oregano.

Bring the Aegean Home

Ready to carry Bodrum vibes wherever summer takes you? Explore our Beach Collection, lightweight towels and kimonos woven from premium Turkish cotton for quick drying, high absorbency, and color that stays true season after season.
Shop the collection here.

Final Local Tip

Life in Bodrum works on keyif time. Roll out your towel, feel the salt on your skin, and let the Aegean set your pace. When you leave, you will carry memories as tightly woven as the threads in your Loomia towel.

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