We have just booked for two weeks in June in Olu Deniz, staying at 3* Hotel Mavruka .
We based our decision on hotel/resort reports and hoping we have made a good choice:), being a couple who enjoy reasonably relaxing surroundings, dont need too many bells and whistles in terms of accommodation or entertainment.
Would love to hear from people who stayed here June 08, weather, prices etc. I am getting the impression that this resort is fairly pricy for food and drink - we have booked B and B rather than half board. Is it a good area for fish restaurants?
Hope that other, erm, saga age peeps have stayed here and had a good time ... anyone brave enough to try the paragliding?
All hints and tips for first timers to Turkey welcomed. Regards to all
my hubby went paragliding and loved it, he said the worst part was the ride up the mountain in a rickety old truck with sheer drops, but once up there he loved the actual paragliding, we are going there in oct so im sure he will have another go lol
weather in june should be lovely without being too hot, good time of year to visit turkey, you get lots of different age groups there, im sure you will have a lovely holiday, if i can help any more let me know
Weather - June shold be lovely weather, hot in the days, warm in the evenings. Take plenty of sun cream with you as it can be expensive out there and drink lots of bottled water.
Food - I take it you are eating out rather than at the hotel? Turkish food is lovely, lots of different kebabs, salads, fish, Turkish pizza (pide), soup and of course all those lovely sweet desserts. If you facny trying Turkish food look out for the restaurants where the locals eat and you will not only get the best food but it will also be cheap.
Drink - Local drinks are usualy quite cheep, the local beer is Efes and is very nice, local spirits are gin, vodka etc plus the famous raki, an aniseed drink, which is rather strong if you aren't used to it. Wine is quite expensive, especially in restaurants. Any imported drinks, spirits, beers etc are very expensive so be careful about ordering a bacardi and coke or Mailbu or something like that.
Shopping - Turkey is great for shopping but be prepared to haggle to get a good price, once you have got used to the idea it is quite fun.
Turkish People - I find the Turks very friendly, they will chat to you all the time, trying to get you int their restaurant, bar or shop. If you aren't interested just say "no thank you". they will a slo chat to you all the time generally so I'm sure you will make some new friends there.
Mozzies - If you are prone to being bitten try Johnsons Off, you can get it from the supermarkets and pharmaices and i find it works better than anything we get here.
Transport - The best way to get around is by dolmus, they are little minbuses that run very frequently and you just stop them when you see them. You can also get taxis easily everywhere
I can't think of anything else but if you want to know anything els ejust ask, I lived in turkey for a few years so I may be able to help.
Hope you have a great trip, I'm sure you will love Turkey
Kedi
Have you read the HT resort reports from last summer ? They give a pretty good reflection of the place and some posters mention prices, which may help you, although I guess the prices are before the pound collapsed.
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/turkey/dalaman-region/olu-deniz/
Have a great time.
But its alot cheaper in the evenings to take the short dolmus ride up the mountain into hisaronu or ovacik the drinks are cheaper and alot more entertainment or for the more adventurios stay on the dolmus and go into fethiye it is great with fish market and fruit and veg market all in the centre, grat clothes shops for women and plenty of bars for men
RELAX and don't get stressed there's no need. If you need help or advice when you are there just ask they will be more than happy to help.
This will be our 4 trip to Turkey this year and will be just up the road from you (2nd time in the area) the best tip I can give you is
very good advice stoddy
Many thanks for the very useful info on Turkey and Olu Deniz. I am sure we will have no problem in relaxing in what looks to be a lovely place to stay. Counting down the days already
Regards
Andrea
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