Hi, we have been to turkey many times over the past few years and love it but are running out of places that look appealing. We loved Olu Deniz and have been a few times but it is getting louder and doesn't appeal so much, we looked at Hisoronu but didn't like it much, Kalakan was very nice but not more than once, Turunc was good but only the one beach or Amos so once was enough and the prices reflected its captive audience. Last two years we have been to Akyaka and it is perfect for what we want but two years means that to go there again would see us getting bored. Akyaka was very small and quiet, plenty of very good Turkish food, the main beach, another beach over the river and a really nice one 30 minutes walk away, the people were very friendly and never any hassle in shops or markets. The costs in Akyaka appeared to be amazingly cheap compared to other resorts, which is always a bonus.

We are looking for somewhere similar, a little off the usual tourist route, quiet and friendly but with enough restaurants/kitchens to give us a selection for two weeks and nice beaches within easy reach, sand not a prerequisite. We looked at Calis but it wasn't to our liking, that was too quiet even for us, we are at a loss as to where to go now, always good to have nice beaches but also an opportunity to do other things like sightseeing, excursions etc.

We were wondering if there is anywhere near Bodrum as it would be nice to visit Bodrum for a day trip but not stay there, though we are open to ideas anywhere for a relaxing stay somewhere self catering with a good local market and not going to cost us a fortune

Thanks