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 Turkey: where Europe and Asia Meet
Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey has enormously diverse scenery, with rolling central plains, soaring mountains, desert and orchards, white sand beaches and towering sea cliffs. Turkey's thousands of kilometres of magnificent coast, sunshine and fine food have turned it into a popular tourist destination.
Marmaris & Icmeler
Marmaris is Turkey's biggest resort. The town is set in a huge, sweeping bay and surrounded by dramatic, pine covered mountains. There's something for everyone here, from a sand-pebble beach, to a delightful promenade and a 16th century fortress. There's also a smart, modern marina graced with chic shops and eateries and a bustling bazaar. At night, the town positively bubbles over with activity. Icmeler is a cosmopolitan resort with a strong European flavour and lifestyle. Lying in a sheltered bay neighbouring Marmaris, its main attraction is its stunning sandy beach framed by rows of stylish hotels. But when the mood takes you, there's an abundance of bars and restaurants and a great range of shops you can haggle in, and lokantas are also here in strength. Journey time from Dalaman airport: Marmaris 2 hours approx: Icmeler 2 hours 30 minutes approx.
Olu Deniz
Olu Deniz boasts the most photographed beach in Turkey, a sensational curve of powdery white shingle framing a shimmering blue lagoon where you can stretch out in bliss or enjoy a variety of watersports. Nearby, you'll find cafés, bars and restaurants many of which come alive by night, so evening entertainment is right on hand. Up in the mountains close by is Hisaronu, a cooling hillside resort with a great variety of restaurants and a host of up-tempo nightspots. A frequent dolmus service runs to Olu Deniz, so it's ideal for daytimes on the beach followed by an upbeat evening or two. Journey time from Dalaman airport: 2 hours approx.
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Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, English, Armenian, Greek
Currency : Turkish Lira
Time Difference: GMT + 2 Hours
Flight Time: 4 hours
Eating Out:
- A typical night out in Marmaris involving transport, 3 - course meal and pretty much all the wine or beer you can drink in a local bar or club should cost no more than £15 per person.
- Costs for eating out in Icmeler are approximately £5 - £12 for a 3 - course meal, £1.50 - £5 for a Bottle of house wine and £1.50 for a Pint of beer.
- A night out in Olu Deniz will cost you no more than around £15 for a 3 - course meal, and a bottle of beer can cost as little as £1 a go.
Bank Opening Hours: 9 am - 6pm for most offices. Many bank branches close between 12 - 1:30 for lunch.
Good Buys: Tobacco, Cotton, Grains, Olives, Citrus Fruits, Jewellery, Carpets
Getting About: Short Taxi Ride: £4
Dalaman, the local airport, is a one-hour drive from Marmaris. Dalaman Airport is the easiest to get to/from and is 90 mins from the villa. However, some may like to fly into Rhodes, take a taxi into the walled city (2hr), spend a night there and cross over to Marmaris on the Catamaran (45 mins) where a 10 min taxi ride will get you to the villa. Pickup/dropoff from Dalaman airport can be arranged for around £10 to £12 per person (minimum charge around £30, so the more the better) – this will get you to Marmaris.
Dalaman Airport to Icmeler - £35 to £40.
A taxi transfer from Dalaman Airport to Olu Deniz will take around 1 hour, at a cost of around £35.
Tourist Office:
43 Belgrave Square,
London SW1X 8PA,
UK
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1730 (appointment only). Tel: (020) 7393 0202.
Website: www.turkishembassylondon.org
Visa Req: For Stays under 3 months, no visa is required. Beyond 3 months, a Visa is required. The Turkish Government currently levy a £10 per person visa charge for British Nationals payable on arrival in Turkey. This fee can only be paid with English notes - cheques, cards and coins are not accepted and no changes given. For any other nationality please contact Turkish Embassy.
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