Where to Stay - Turkey
Where to Stay - Turkey
Where to Stay - Turkey
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there is also a long and sandy beach near<br />
the lighthouse on the way <strong>to</strong>wards Akyarlar.<br />
There is also good access <strong>to</strong> Bodrum<br />
from Turgutreis, with a regular dolmuş<br />
service that s<strong>to</strong>ps at the main square in<br />
Turgutreis.<br />
Yalıkavak<br />
Formerly the area’s main sponge-fishing<br />
port, the village of Yalıkavak maintains<br />
a relaxing atmosphere for quaint seaside<br />
eating. Its position in the north-western<br />
corner of the peninsula, 18km from Bodrum<br />
means it is one of the least developed spots<br />
in the area with fewer hotels and self-catering<br />
apartments, making it an enjoyable stay<br />
away from the crowds. As you reach the<br />
bay, you will notice the ruins of three old<br />
windmills on the hills - the hills around<br />
the village are also perfect for picnics and<br />
walks, particularly in the spring<br />
when they are covered with a<br />
colourful carpet of wild flowers bursting<br />
newly in<strong>to</strong> bloom.<br />
Türkbükü<br />
Türkbükü is one of Bodrum’s best-kept<br />
secrets with its array of exclusive hotels,<br />
excellent sea-front restaurants situated on<br />
wooden piers and trendy bars that burst in<strong>to</strong><br />
life after sunset. By day, its beach-front<br />
cafes and hotels are havens for the jet-set,<br />
with fantastic views of the beautiful bay and<br />
wooden platforms dotted with sophisticated<br />
sun-loungers from which <strong>to</strong> swim.<br />
Bitez<br />
Bitez lies on a bay, a few kilometres west<br />
from Bodrum, attracting an older, more<br />
upmarket crowd. The gently-sloping coarsesand<br />
beach has wooden piers for swimming<br />
and is lined with whitewashed hotels and<br />
resort villas, whilst also host <strong>to</strong> a popular<br />
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windsurfing and sailing school - Its sheltered<br />
cove and shallow water are perfect<br />
for beginners. Backed by lush tangerine<br />
orchards, Bitez is perfect for those who<br />
want <strong>to</strong> escape the crowds, whilst also<br />
having good access <strong>to</strong> Bodrum with direct<br />
dolmuses <strong>to</strong> and from the city.<br />
Ortakent<br />
You can reach Ortakent from the main<br />
highway west of Bodrum and it is very<br />
popular with Turkish families. Its two-kilometre<br />
long beach is considered by many <strong>to</strong><br />
be one of the best on the peninsula and is<br />
dotted with several restaurants, motels and<br />
some unique <strong>to</strong>wer-houses.<br />
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