Wonderful first floor apartment ideally placed for the coastal village of Yalikavak

• Directions
• Region Description

Directions

1. On leaving airport take D330 to BODRUM.
2. After about 20 mins you pass a signpost saying BODRUM 10, just after this you come to a major crossroads with traffic lights with YALIKAVAK clearly signposted to the right.
3. Take this road to TORBA / YALIKAVAK (18KM).
4. Follow this road climbing steadily until you come to an island marking the entrance to YALIKAVAK.
5. Keep straight on into the town, don’t take any right hand forks along the way. Just past the ambulance station on the left you come to a brown sign for the windmill on the right.
6. Carry straight on at this junction passing the mosque on the right, following the coast road with the sea to your right.
7. You will pass BODRUM / YALIKAVAK MARINA on the right. (There is a taxi rank here in case your driver wants to liaise with the local taxi drivers for directions to HILL VIEW GARDENS HOLIDAY VILLAGE).
8. Keep straight on this road, passing several beachside restaurants and climbing the hill past the CIMENTEPE restaurant, past the YESILYURT MARKET on the left, down the hill past PASANDA BEACH VILLAS and the BLUEWATER BAY RESORT on the right.
9. Climbing up the hill you will see signs on a left for DOGA BILIM VILLAS.
10. Continue on for approximately a further mile passing a road side on the right for Yalikavak, just past this on the left is a sign for HILL VIEW GARDENS and GUMUSKAYA / MIMOZA / MIHALLESI, turn left here and follow the road up the hill. DO NOT TURN OFF THE ROAD EVEN THOUGH IT IS VERY WINDY. Continue to follow signs for HILL VIEW GARDENS and LOTUS RESTAURANT AND SUPERMARKET. You will arrive at the main gate security barrier and be asked your name and which property you are staying.

Car Hire: Not Essential (Arrange Car Hire?)

Region Description

• Hillview Gardens
• Yalikavak
• Bodrum Peninsula
• Turkey

Other Local Information

The Turquoise Coast / Lycia Region

The Aegean Coast tempts tourists to Turkey with its long, beautiful beaches and forest hills. Ancient port towns such as Foça, Kusadasi and Bodrum have re-invented themselves as modern-day resorts with well-developed tourist infrastructures. But its popularity is nothing new; all the way back in the 2nd Century, Greek travel writer Pausanias wrote a glowing review of the Aegean Coast, praising its pleasant weather climate and splendid architecture.

The northern end of the coast is more popular with the locals than for foreigners, as the farther south you go the better the climate gets. There's plenty to see and lots of sunshine, and it’s easy to get to with regular bus routes from Istanbul and Ankara, and even a ferry from Venice during the summertime.

Dolmus

The Dolmus (dolmush) is typically Turkish and can be found everywhere. These are mainly minibuses travelling relatively short distances. A dolmus usually waits and starts in the bus station until it is full and then leaves. You can board a dolmus anywhere on its route by signalling it to stop for you. Similarly you can get off at a convenient point anywhere along the route. The destination of the dolmus is posted in the windscreen. There are services to all places on the Bedroom peninsula. In summer the latest hour of departure of the minibuses or dolmus is 24.00. This kind of public transport is cheap and efficient and works very well all over Turkey.

Market day in Bodrum

Every Tuesday there is a cloth market and every Friday, there is a market with fruit and vegetables in Bodrum. Traders and farmers come to Bodrum to sell their produce. This ranges from all kinds of fruits and vegetables to imitation Rolex watches and items of clothing. It is well worth a visit and you should try to bargain before buying anything

National holidays

Official holidays are:
January 1st - New Year's Day
April 23rd - Children's Day
May 19th - Day of Youth and Sport
August 30th Victory Day.
October 29th Republic Day

Tipping

The service on bills is not specially indicated in hotels or restaurants, you should calculate 5 to 10%. In some of the existing travel guides the amount of 15% is recommended - (living here) this we found to high. Of course as for every service, tipping is expected and the salaries are very low in Turkey, so many people are dependent on this sort of extra income. In general - like everywhere all over the world: the right tipping can open doors - so it does in Turkey.

Drinking water

Water from the tap is mainly water for use, like for washing, you should not drink it. To have drinking water -we recommend the mineral water in those plastic bottles. This water has an outstandingly good quality all over Turkey.

Gumusluk

Gumusluk is a real must see during your trip to Turkey, it is one of the oldest settlements on the Bodrum Peninsula and stands on the ancient site of the Carian city of Myndos. Gumusluk is a protected gem due to its archaeological value and so remains a real taste of traditional Turkey.

From exploring the idyllic Rabbit Island to watching the fishing boats enter the harbour from your favourite beachside café to wining and dining the night away in one of the excellent local restaurants Gumusluk is sure to have it all for that relaxing holiday experience.

Turgutreis

Turgutreis has something for everyone with its 19 kilometres of dark sandy beaches, calm shallow sea, stylish new marina and wonderful array of restaurants and bars where you can sample that freshly-caught fish or cool down with your favourite ice-cold drink.

Turgutreis is a lively resort which is epitomised by its renowned Saturday Markets and friendly locals. At night-time you can watch the sun set from a host of waterfront eateries and dance your way through the evening at any one of the lively night spots.