1 WEEKS ON holidays - where to go in Turkey

[m3sye]

my gf is possibly looking to go to Turkey for a weeks hol, where best should she go?
She wants Beach front and Prom ideally?

[V8mate]

Olu Deniz - the most beautiful beach in Turkey

[Lee_sec]

^^ Seconded - great place to go to - got Marmaris just round the corner as well which is a great place for shopping - cheap bars and good nightlife!

[GreenDog]

I've been to Icmeler which is near Marmaris a few times, I'd recommend it for a week away.

[m3sye]

Thx all

Would people go for Olu Deniz over a place in cyprus (which ever best)?

[V8mate]

V8mate said:

Olu Deniz - the most beautiful beach in Turkey

From last Sunday's Observer

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/aug/17/turke...

I have been to several Turkish resorts and this really is their jewel. Lots of trips and things to do, or just lay on the beach. Paragliding is a massive local sport.

Then if you fancy sampling abit of Turkish life head for nearby Fethiye for local food. Take a credit card too - when she sees how cheap high quality jewellery is there, you'll be buying Christmas presents for the next four years!

[bga]

avoid Marmaris like the plague. It is the biggest stpit I have ever visited. Any place where 50% of bars have Roy Chubby Brown on loop is to be avoided IMO. Izmir is much nicer though :-)

[V8mate]

m3sye said:

Thx all

Would people go for Olu Deniz over a place in cyprus (which ever best)?

Cyprus can be quite chavvy and is suffering a terrible drought at the moment. There are a few really nice boutique hotels on Cyprus, but all seem to be parked next to a dreadful old-school Med hotel. So only nice if you never leave the resort.

Look up the Oyster and Jade Residences in Olu Deniz - small boutique hotels (though cheaper than a Travelodge) and the closest to the beach of all hotels in the town

[bint]

Dalyan Delta IMHO - mud baths, turtles, old rock tombs and quiet unspoilt areas. Dammit, probably not now everyone will want to go there!

Tempted to go myself in October as we have 2 weeks with nowhere to go.

Marmaris - it's not great apart from the market which is hilarious 'Cheaper than Tesco or Oxfam' is the usual cry, and the Turkish Baths I went to (no idea where they were as I assume there's more than one).

[V8mate]

bint said:

Dalyan Delta IMHO - mud baths, turtles, old rock tombs and quiet unspoilt areas. Dammit, probably not now everyone will want to go there!

Dalyan is definitely my second favourite. Loses out only because it's not right on the beach. But benefits like Olu Deniz from being a preservation area: so no buildings above 2 storeys etc.

Edited by V8mate on Tuesday 19th August 12:23

Edited by V8mate on Tuesday 19th August 12:24

[m3sye]

Is olu Deniz just that beach ? or is there places to walk at night
(i.e a prom)

[V8mate]

m3sye said:

Is olu Deniz just that beach ? or is there places to walk at night
(i.e a prom)

The beach shown in all the marketing pics is just the lagoon end. There is a main prom with lots of restaurants and bars and lots of beach bars open in the evenings too

[Steamer]

V8mate said:

Olu Deniz - the most beautiful beach in Turkey

Olu Deniz is lovely but its all a bit too new and glossy for me. I've just come back from Kalkan (about 30 mins further down the road) and thats a bit more rustic... or Kas about another 30mins further along - both BEAUTIFUL! get out and see some of the ancient sites, you can't fail to be impressed. I love the place.

Hire a car too if you can, I did something like 1500Kms in two weeks - just take a bit of care when driving at night

PS: if you want the best in Turkey book with Simply Travel.

Edited by Steamer on Tuesday 19th August 12:26

[Steamer]

thegavster said:

The coast road from Kalkan -> Chimaera was an awesome (if bumpy) road.

thats the one I came back on at night! great fun.

Chimarea is well worth seeing, as is the ghost town of KayaKoy if you like that sort of thing.

[m3sye]

if going to Olu Deniz, do I search Olu Deniz as a resort to stay on holiday price checkers?

[V8mate]

m3sye said:

if going to Olu Deniz, do I search Olu Deniz as a resort to stay on holiday price checkers?

What kind of hotel do you want?

I booked directly with the local agent by email - he covers most of th local hotels and organised all transfers etc.

www.oludenizbeach.com

[Steamer]

Steamer said:

thegavster said:

The coast road from Kalkan -> Chimaera was an awesome (if bumpy) road.

thats the one I came back on at night! great fun.

Chimaera is well worth seeing, as is the ghost town of KayaKoy if you like that sort of thing.

[m3sye]

Something pretty cheap to be honest.

What is the food prices like there i.e for a eve meal ?

[V8mate]

m3sye said:

Something pretty cheap to be honest.

What is the food prices like there i.e for a eve meal ?

It's not as cheap as it was a few years ago. I wouldn't budget on much less than £20 per head for dinner and a couple of drinks.

[T40ORA]

thegavster said:

I went to Patara many, many years ago, which was a lovely beach with a really cute little town but I think Patara town fell into complete disrepair. Kalkan is down the road which is a good town with lots of nice restaurants but doesn't have a beach.

Olu D0eniz sounds ideal.

Kalkan is excellent. Short drive to beautiful Patar beach, and the Roman (and earlier) ruins there are stunning. Can get a dolmus there rather than drive.

In Kalkan, great restaurants (try Ali Baba's or the one two doors away advertising Abbra Kadir the magician - great fun).

Also, lok up Muddy Boat down at the pier and take a day trip with the owner Faith. Top bloke; will snorkel with a harpoon gun and catch your lunch for you.

Sh!t. I miss it!