It has been a long time since I wrote anything. Life itself can be so full of twists and turns; sometimes you want to be part of the story, or just pull up a chair and watch it. Whilst our new tours and a whole new philosophy is brewing in the kitchen of Volkan’s Adventures,
Please click image to enlarge slider Hotel - Breakfast and Evening Meal optional 35 rooms - double, twin and triple Shared pool Fabulous hotel with Mugla style architecture buildings surrounding stunning large pool Family run hotel set on a stunning 3000 metre squared plot of land, comprising 35 rooms with 70 beds set in beautiful
Please click image to enlarge slider Lunch, Evening Meals,Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee River View Soft Background Music Enjoy the exquisite taste of Mediterranean Cuisine with the most romantic riverside view of Dalyan. Yakamoz Restaurant, has extraordinary views of the ancient rock tombs which you can enjoy whilst dining on their gorgeous jetty. With
Please click image to enlarge slider Family run hotel, Breakfasts and Evening Meals available 32 rooms Shared pool Gorgeous large hotel with stunning pool and tranquil garden surroundings. Located a mere 10 minute stroll from the town centre, Yavuz Hotel is a family run business with a very large beautiful pool in stunning garden surroundings,
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Meals,Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee River View Soft Background Music Located on the main river walk next to Palmyra, The River Terrace is a newly opened family run business offering food and service you will never forget. From delicious english and turkish breakfasts, to fantastic
Please click image to enlarge slider Self Catering Apartments - Breakfast and Evening Meal optional 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Shared pool Beautiful apart hotel featuring Ottoman style buildings and a stunning outdoor pool area. 800m from the town centre stands the magnificent Osmanlı Hanı Apart Hotel. With gorgeous ottoman style buildings, fully equipped 2
Ideal for a leisurely holiday by the sea, Gocek is situated at the head of the bay in the Gulf of Fethiye in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Lying in the foothills of pine-clad mountains, overlooking the 12 islands, Gocek makes a picture-perfect seaside resort. Gocek is one of the largest natural harbors has recently
A fertile region between the two volcanoes – Hasan Dagi and Erciyes Dagi, lies the region of Cappadocia. Known as Cappadocia in the ancient times, at present it is informally called the Kapadokya. The town lies to the east of Konya, and is surrounded by the Nigde in the south, Kirsehir in the north, Kayseri
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfast Included, Evening Meal Optional 17 newly rennovated rooms, 2 family suites Shared pool Gorgeous newly rennovated riverfront hotel in the centre of town with stunning views of the river and tombs. Situated close by to Soul Kitchen and the Jazz Bar, right on the river front in the
Istanbul, or the ancient city of Constantinople spells splendour, magnificence and grandeur and is viewed at present as Turkey’s cultural heart. Discover its history, its cultures, its civilisation and its treasures and take home a world of memories to cherish. How to Get There Flying There are daily flights in and out of Istanbul via
When travelling anywhere it is helpful to have a general idea about a culture and local mannerisms. It may save you from any potentially awkward situations. Knowing, for instance how people greet one another will get you bonus points among the locals. The Tourist Information Office You can pack a travel guide or two with
So here we are, at the portion of our Turkey travel guide where we talk money. Planning your travel and the expenses of your travel might be the most important part of your entire trip. It will not only give you an idea of what you may expect to spend, but also what you can
MOST USEFUL TURKISH WORDS Learn some basic Turkish words and phrases before you travel to Turkey. You will be surprised how useful they will be every day during your travels. Here is the list of Turkish words and phrases that can be used to begin a basic conversation while you are in Turkey, especially in
DID YOU KNOW? How much information do you know about Turkey? Turkey is a land of contrasts bringing together a mixture of East and West and has so much to offer her visitors. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on two continents, Europe and Asia. Catalhoyuk is known as one of the
Travel Routes & Itineraries A few days: If you only have a few days to vacation in Turkey, think about what kind of trip you want. If you want a main destination that has a little bit of everything from history, to culture, great food, beaches and a party atmosphere, then go to Istanbul. It
Getting Around Turkey Travelling from place to place in Turkey is not much of a problem in as you have some choices. It is custom for many to book last-minute when getting transport to another location, which can be done, just plan ahead around any major holidays or you might get stuck. Train The trains
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Before you go and get too excited and even distracted about your journey to Turkey, there are some important details you might want to research and inform yourself about. A vacation to Turkey is one that will require some thought, consideration and planning. There are a lot of things to see and do, but before
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfast Included, Evening Meal Optional 16 newly rennovated rooms Shared pool Gorgeous newly rennovated boutique hotel in the centre of town with stunning views of the river and tombs. A family run business, Dalyan Terrace Hotel is situated opposite Temsi restaurant in the heart of Dalyan. Offering the choice
Devranzade Tahsin Aga, a prominent citizen of the region, owned a 17-decare property in the vicinity of Dalyan, granted to him by Mihrişah Sultan. Later, his grandson Tahsin Davran realised a life-long wish to sell the property as a part of the Land Reformation Act in 1940, shortly before his death. Ali Riza, the village head of the time, was instrumental in making the transaction so that 120 inhabitants of Dalyan shared titles in what became the beginning of Dalyan’s present land registry.
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfasts, Main Meals, Snacks & Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Beautiful gardens and grounds Soft Background Music Located less than a ten minute drive from Dalyan the Leyley Restaurant is a beautful venue set in stunning grounds on the Ortaca road. With it's garden home to several migrating
Byblis, seized by a passion, for her brother, scion of Apollo; that Byblis serves for a warning to girls, against illicit love. She loved, not as a sister loves a brother, nor as she should. At first, it is true, she did not understand the fires of passion, or think it wrong, to kiss, together, often, or throw her arms round her brother’s neck. For a long time she was deceived by the misleading likeness to sisterly affection
I’ve been meaning to do this for a while actually, and by a while I mean about the past nine months. Work appraisals always flagged up my tendency to put things off until I was really in the mood to do them, which I always rebuffed (when I got round to it) but in all truthfulness it’s a pretty accurate description of me.
School reports mirrored those of my fathers almost identically in saying if I spent as much time applying myself to studying as I did to making people laugh I’d be a genius (ish) but hey you can’t be all things to all people.
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals, Famous Khachapuri Georgian Pie Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Indescribable view of Bacardi Bay and Rhodes between the mountains Sounds of Nature The Sunset Restaurant is a small mountaintop restaurant, it looks over the Datca Peninsula (aka Reşadiye Peninsula) and Rhodes Island in the far distance. It is
Please click image to enlarge slider Complimentary snacks and fruits Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Gulpinar Street Live music every night from 10pm The one and only premier live music venue in Dalyan! Every night is live music night at this venue with regular and guest performers ready to spoil you with fantastic sets full
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals, Snacks & Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Gulpinar Street Soft Background Music Just a five minute walk from the centre of town, Istanbul Café is an absolute delight. The food that comes out of this kitchen is out of this world – Volkan’s Adventures have used
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfast Included, Evening Meal Optional 13 rooms Shared pool Gorgeous intimate boutique hotel in the centre of town situated opposite the river. Situated opposite the river just behind the Jazz Bar in Gulpinar Street, Oskay Boutique Hotel is a charming place for visitors wanting a relaxing break in Dalyan.
Please click image to enlarge slider Self Catering 9 villas Shared pool Beautiful complex of 9 self catering villas with gorgeous shared pool and stunning grounds Located near by the Dalyan River, Villa Candurmaz is a small development of nine self catering two bedroom villas. All relatively new and spotlessly clean, they are located in
Please click image to enlarge slider Self Catering 5 apartments Shared pool Lovely family run self catering apartment complex with shared pool and outside bar located a 5 minute easy stroll from Dalyan town centre. Situated in a perfect location just minutes from the hustle and bustle of town, Apart Gala is a real hidden
Please click image to enlarge slider 2 guests 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Shared pool Beautiful 1 bed apartment with gorgeous shared pool and large gardens situated a short walk from the town centre Dalyan. 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with shared garden and private terrace, guests are limited to 2. Located on a quiet road,
Please click image to enlarge slider 2 guests 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Shared pool Stunning 1 bed boutique apartment with gorgeous shared pool situated in central Dalyan. Yaz apartment is newly beautifully re-furnished 1 bedroom apartment ideal for couples. The apartment is styled with a modern touch that is located on the first floor. The
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee River View Soft background music Not just a steak house! Although notorious for it’s outstanding range and quality of steaks, Chefs Steak House Dalyan has a fantastic menu and caters for all tastes. Located a few doors down from the Jazz Bar,
Please click image to enlarge slider Turkish Breakfast & Main Meals, Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Dalyan Channel Sounds of Nature Placed a very short drive just outside Dalyan town centre, Yalıçapkını Restaurant is a totally organic meat and seafood restaurant nestled amongst the reed beds. Baby turtles swim underneath you as you eat and
Please click image to enlarge slider Snacks & Main Meals, Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Main Street Background Music, Livelier Later On Conveniently placed towards the beginning of bar street, Yeners Place is a great venue for something to eat as a starting point or your place to remain for your whole night. Indoor and
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfasts, Snacks, Main Meals, Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Gulpinar Street Soft Background Music, Televised Major Sports Events A few doors up from the street entrance to Palmyra Hotel is the lovely Heybe Restaurant. Notorious for its diversity from the usual dishes, Heybe offers a wide menu freshly cooked
Please click image to enlarge slider Breakfasts, Snacks, Main Meals, Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Gulpinar Street Soft Background Music A few doors up from Volkan’s Adventures you will find this absolute delight. A small restaurant with a huge heart, Aubergine is perfect for a light snack or a full meal as it is open
Ready to dive into this limitless treasure? The Western Mediterranean Region that houses Dalyan is just like a paradise on earth with its long fine sandy beaches and picturesque ancient ruins.
Dalyan has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and a limited amount of rainfall. The climate of the Aegean is superbly mild. Summers are hot but rarely exceed 40°C, even during July and August. Spring and autumn are sunny, with blue skies and daily temperatures averaging in the high teens. Winters are mild with occasional precipitation.
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals, Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Main Street Soft Background Music Newly established in 2017, Rendezvous offers a totally unique menu and a wonderful atmosphere. With a well thought out wine list, themed cuisine nights throughout the week including a full traditional roast on a Sunday, this
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals, Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee Main Street Soft Background Music, Occasional Live Music Located in the centre of town just off the main bar street, Temsi has quickly established itself as one of the must visit restaurants in Dalyan. Equipped for around 30 covers, this restaurant
Please click image to enlarge slider Main Meals, Snacks & Desserts Alcohol, Soft Drinks & Coffee River View Soft Background Music The perfect place for a light bite, Soul Kitchen is a small family run business that shines due to it’s presentation skills and attention to detail. Perfectly situated opposite Jazz Bar with a stunning
As an avid reader and someone who thoroughly enjoys driving, longer car journeys to me either as passenger or vehicle controller are a real source of excitement as they provide a great opportunity to do these activities for a substantial period of time (try not to mix the two though that doesn’t tend to end well ;)) So when the VA HQ gang decided to head out on a road trip and trial the ideas we had for Reflections of Taurus I charged my iPad and got ready for some serious novel indulgence as we knew the initial leg of the journey would take us around three hours to complete.
Reading, writing and the importance of language is something that is attempted to be taught to most of us from a very young age. I’m one of life’s readers – give me a good book and you won’t see me for days. My sister on the other hand, is incredibly intelligent but has probably voluntarily read about three books in her lifetime. Some grasp it straight away, others take somewhat longer, some thoroughly enjoy the challenges of learning new words and how to use them both in the spoken and written form, others view it as nothing but necessity. Neither viewpoint can be seen as superior to the other as after all, the right to opinion is something that has been fought for over centuries.
Sea turtles have been living on earth for 110 million years, the human being, however, for only 2-3 million years. Of the eight species living in the world’s seas, five are present in the Mediterranean. It is estimated that only a limited number of individuals of the Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) species enter the Mediterranean for nutrition or by mistake.
The birth of a unique ecosystem consisting of Köycegiz Lake, the Dalyan River and Delta and the Iztuzu Beach is part of an ancient and great tale concerning the formation of the earth’s crust that started in the Mesozoic Era, 251 millon years ago, and continues today with the changes caused by terrestrial forces.
On October 30, 1918, aboard the British battleship Agamemnon, anchored in the port of Mudros on the Aegean island of Lemnos, representatives of Great Britain and the Ottoman Empire sign an armistice treaty marking the end of Ottoman participation in the First World War. The Armistice of Mudros, which was concluded on October 30, 1918,
İmam bayıldı is a Turkish dish made from eggplant cooked with olive oil and filled with onions, garlic, and tomatoes and served at room temperature. It translates as the “imam swooned,” suggesting that the dish was so delicious that the imam, or prayer leader of the mosque, fainted at the sight and taste of it.
I have a confession to make……. I love trees. Any trees will do but what I really love are ancient trees. Old monuments that have stood the test of time. I struggle to get my head around the amount of history these living beings have witnessed. Ancient Trees Where I come from in Sussex we have
There are new batches of cherries in the markets at the moment. On our trip to Mugla this week I bought far too many. Now what to do with my glut of cherries? Baked Cherry Cheesecake is the answer. Ingredients 225 grams of biscuits (digestives are good but you can use any plain biscuits) 1
Everything you need to know about Ramadan: Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. Many also pray more frequently, give more to charity and study the Quran more deeply. It is a time for families and celebrations.
I have always wondered how it is possible that three great religions all come from the same part of the world and the oldest and newest both have fairly strict dietary rules but Christianity seems to have none. Well, it turns out that they are all very similar but Christianity has a bit of a
These borek are so simple to make that this isn’t really a recipe. More of a construction guide.They can be filled with anything. Spinach and meat is the favorite but potato works well as does minced lamb. They make the perfect snack when you are wandering round a market! Some of the best that I