Ist time in Turkey

susi

My friend and myself are taking a holiday in September and have decided on Turkey. As its the first time I have been I just wondered if anyone could recommend a resort or hotel, we are two women both in our....erm prime!!!
I have heard good reports about Marmaris but other than that know absolutely nothing about Turkey.

sheilavw

We have been to Turkey a few times. Our favourite place is Hisaronu. There is plenty of excursions and things to do in the area. The beautiful beach at Olu Deniz is just down the road, and Fethiye and Calis all just a short bus ride

Becles

I'm going to Olu Deniz on Monday.

We picked that resort as it seems more chilled out for quiet eating and drinking, rather than a loud party resort.

Whits

The first thing to realise is that there is no health and safety executive, some things will geniunely shock you :eek:


Take euros to spend and when you buy something, always ask for the price in euros.

Haggle when buying fom markets but don't take any crap.

I took my 17 year old niece with me and Turkish men were all over her so be careful.

Whereabouts in Turkey are you going?

sloppychops

Been to Icmeler (about 5 miles from Marmaris)and loved it but have decided for October this year we are going to try Dalyan and have booked to go to the Alla Turca Hotel.

littlereddevil

Nothing good about Marmaris but the Fethiye area-- fethiye,calis,hisaronu or olu deniz are superb. Been there a dozen times and much much better than Marmaris where you get hassled.

poe.tuesday

we are going to turkey for the first time this august, we are going to lara beach which is near antalya, from what I can tell, antalya is nice with a wonderful harbour, there is also lots of old ruins to see eg purge etc, we are staying in the barut lara beach hotel which looks fab, check out tripadvisor for more info

Leigh-Anne_60

littlereddevil wrote: »

Nothing good about Marmaris but the Fethiye area-- fethiye,calis,hisaronu or olu deniz are superb. Been there a dozen times and much much better than Marmaris where you get hassled.

Generally you get hassled to some extent everywhere in Turkey, its there way! Personally i found Hisaronu way worse than Marmaris, Olu being the most chilled.

Whits - did you go to the antalya region? As thats where Euros are prefered. In the Dalaman region sterling is favoured.

Susi - perhaps if you tell us what your looking from for a holiday we can suggest an appropriate resort? Beach. lively,chilled, history etc?!?

Personally im a Marmaris fan, have been going there 14 years and have a apart there - Being such a big resort always something doing to keep us entertained. Whether its living it up down the beach or bar street in the evening - or chilling out in one of the restaurants away from the front. It has whatever you want

HTH

LA

Becles

Whits wrote: »

Take euros to spend and when you buy something, always ask for the price in euros.

Why euro's?

I was told to take a mixture of lira and English £10 notes.

Leigh-Anne_60

Becles -dont worry, you have been told correctly, Olu is predomantly Lira & sterling

Think Whits is assumes his experiences in the Antalya region is reflective of all Turkish resorts, which it isnt

LA

PS - dont forget have a drink to our pal (Serefe Mr T = Cheers Mr T in turkish)

maytaurus

I love Turkey ,:j:j:j:j:):):):):):):):)
This is The Blue Lagoon of Olu deniz .......



http://www.oludenizbeach.com/lagoon.html

is the famous beach and blue lagoon. The long, sandy beach is really spectacular and it shelters the lagoon from the sea.
By the lagoon there’s a national park - it’s an excellent place to swim.
Try to do is a beautiful area of islands between Fethiye and Gocek. The only way to enjoy them is by boat providing access to the tourist-free secluded bays where you can snorkel, swim, climb the cliffs or just relax.
Have a look here if you haven't been before ... loads of info
http://www.gototurkey.co.uk/index.php?menu_id=376&submen=173
http://www.turkishlanguage.co.uk/visitnotes.htm

http://www.allaboutturkey.com/tourism-info.htm

• www.holidaywatchdog.com/Olu_Deniz-Holiday-Reviews-53.html
• carpet weaving
• Ephesus,

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• Pamukkale (Hierapolis),

• the region…

Saklikent Canyon ( Gorge )
Twelve Island (The Blue Voyage)
Hisaronu & Ovacik

pound sterling is fine !
Don't forget to have £10 handy for your visa when you arrive !

Better stop there as getting carried away (to Turkey l-o-l)

There are lots of trips available from the companies in the main street in Hisaronu (don't use the reps, same trips, twice the price)
Have a great holiday