Thinking of booking 2009 holidays (have left it a bit late this year). Have visited several resorts in Turkey over the last few years (Icmeler, Hisaronu, Side). Have enjoyed all but fancy a bit of a change and thinking of Turunc. We are a family of four (2 children 14 and 7) so will be going August 'cause of school holidays. Not into clubbing, loud music etc. Enjoy chilling out during the day, walks (if not too hot), maybe car hire to explore area, nice meal and few drinks in evening. Wondering how busy Turunc is at that time of year and if suitable for family holiday. What are prices like say compared to Icmeler, what type of currency to take and how easy is it to exchange money/travellers cheques. How long is transfer from airport. We will be going self catering and have been looking at Sen Apartments, does anyone know of these and what are they like? Any information gratefully accepted.
Thanks
The transfer was quite long and we had to drive over a moutain with really winding roads to get there, wich is the only thing that would put me off from going back. If you want to go into Icmeler or Marmaris for the day though you can get a water taxi rather than doing the mountain route.
I don't know what prices are like in Iceler but we did find it just a little more expensive than where we normally go around Bodrum. We took a little lira to start with then changed sterling and got cash from the ATMs.
It is about another 1/2 hour on from Icmeler, takes about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours by private transfer from the airport, depending on how fast the driver is. As Kedi said you have to go over the mountain road from Icmeler, so although its not that far mileage wise, that part of the journey is slower. We think one of the joys of the journey are the fantastic views, the view when you first see Turunc Bay is spectacular!
It is extremely easy to change your sterling there, and you can also use sterling in many places. The exchange rate is usually a lot better than in the UK. We usually take about £50 in Turkish Lira, and the rest in sterling, and keep it in the safe, and change smallish amounts as and when we need it. There are travel agents and shops in the main street, who will change your money very easily for the same rate you would get in a bank. Prices for food and drink are usually a little higher than Icmeler.
I don't know anyone who has stayed at the Sen, but I believe the food is good and they have regular barbecues. It is on the main road, going out of Turunc, about 3-4 minutes from the main street and beach. Our favourite restaurant is next-door - Bonjuks where they do the most delicious oven baked lamb.
There are walks around Turunc, you can walk to the next bay Amos, and further on to Kumlubuk. We have walked on the donkey track over the mountain - its a lovely walk with fantastic views. Don't think we would do it in August though - its much too hot!
Car hire is easy to arrange there, and driving around the Bozburun peninsula is a great day out. It is also possible to drive to Datca, which is a lovely drive to a really nice traditional Turkish town, with very few English tourists.
Whatever you choose, have a great holiday!
Thank you for your replies - they have been most helpful.
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