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The
Turunc village is a
gorgeous and picturesque
beach
resort
of
Marmaris
hidden away in a wonderful bay
on the southern coast of
Marmaris. A must see
destination. 20 km. south of the
large tourist resort of Marmaris
and 120 km. from the airport of
Dalaman, this village has
steadily grown to accommodate
holidaymakers, but has somehow
still kept it’s relaxed and
charming atmosphere of the small
fishing village it once was. It
has a superb Blue Flag
(ecologically sound) beach
nestled in between rolling
forested hills and mountains and
has an azure and calm sea, over
which more hills can be seen on
the other side of the bay.
The crooked road with ramps and
downhills to Turunc is very
exciting with the forest area,
hills and beautiful landscape
along the Marmaris Gulf. After
an half an hour trip you will
suddenly see Turunc behind the
hills by the seaside with a
wonderful view. The sea has all
variations of the blue color.
The hills behind the village are
covered with pine trees. The
region also has a huge variety
of fruits and covered with
pomegranate, berry, fig, plum,
locust and sour orange trees.
"Turunc" is the Turkish name for
"Sour Orange" and the village's
name comes from its quality of
sour oranges.
Being an old fisherman village,
Turunc, is also a very popular
pit-stop for the yachts and blue
voyagers. You may see lots of
anchored yachts and boats in the
night and the restaurants are
full of visitors.
The Turunc Cove has a blue flag
which means the beaches and the
sea are in great condition, has
infrastructure for the yachts
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Things
to Do & See in Turunc
If you’re looking for fine
golden sands to relax on while
you take in the historic
atmosphere on your
Turkey holidays, the beach
in Turunc is exactly what you’re
looking for. The thyme, bay
leaf, garden sage and carob
plants which grow around here
give this place an aromatic air,
which is what brought the first
settlers, known as yoruks, down
from the Taurus mountains to
turn this place into a home.
It’s
hard to find a tourist who isn’t
dozing in the sun on the beach
during the day, or admiring the
view across the water from a bar
at night. The peaceful stretch
of sand and shingle has light
and cooling breezes and a small
quay for visiting yachts. There
are no nightclubs here and the
nights are serene and can
placate even the most
highly-strung, so most of the
tourists here are those looking
for peace and quiet. However, if
you’re the type who wants an
undisturbed stroll along the
seafront during the day but also
alleviates stress under speakers
and lasers, Marmaris, which is
packed with nightclubs, is only
a 40 minute bus or boat ride
away.
If
you travel to Turunc, you’ll
have to spend at least a day on
a jeep, hiking or biking safari
around the area, which all
traverse through pristine,
untouched and luscious forests
to achieve breath-taking views
of the rolling pine-forested
hills and mountains for as far
as the eye can see. The safaris
will also stop off for a bit of
swimming at waterfalls which
plummet into crystal-clear
pools. They travel through
traditional Turkish villages
which haven’t fallen prey to the
influx of tourists, and head to
mosques, Turkish tea houses and
will show you the art of
hand-made carpet weaving.
Another highlight of these
safaris is the group of olive
trees which are claimed to be
the oldest on the planet, which
are said to bring you luck if
you walk around them three times
and make a wish. If you want a
quieter, less restricted or more
romantic journey around the
views, you can independently
hire cars and scooters in Turunc.
If
you want to watch the scenery
pass by in a more relaxed
setting, head out on a boat
trip. Onboard you’ll relax in
the sun, have a cocktail and
enjoy a barbeque, all
interspersed with a few stops
allowing you to have a dip in
the crystal clear and turquoise
water. You can charter your own
boat and even take boats which
go quite far afield, to the
peaceful bays of Kumlubuk and
Amos which have beautiful sites
such as a fish farm (where fish
gather for no apparent reason)
and the Phosphorous Caves, in
which minerals in the rocks and
water emanate haunting light
patterns through the water and
around the cave.
For
the energetic, a great number of
water sports are available in
Turunc, as the calm bay waters
allow a greater freedom for jet
skis, paragliding, motor
boating, scuba diving and
snorkeling than most seas. The
scuba diving centre offers
classes for first timers to
experts, all at affordable
rates. Get eagle-eye views and
pictures of the surrounding
mountains and bays on a
parasail, which is pulled with a
motor boat. |
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Any
visitor to Turkey should take
some time out in a traditional
Turkish bath. Unwind in one of
the many bath alcoves surrounded
by regal arches and authentic
Turkish art, before choosing one
of the many massages on offer,
or having a body scrub. A
Turkish bath is by far the best
way to experience the luxurious
side of the culture, and is
particularly refreshing in the
Mediterranean climate.
Horse-riding, trekking, cycling,
river rafting and fishing are
all fantastic ways to spend your
Marmaris holidays in Turunc,
and the afternoon is a superb
time to take a stroll around the
markets and haggle for some
souvenirs.
The area called "Palamut Tepesi
(Oak Hill)" is a nice place for
a nature walk and trekking.
You may also participate the
daily boat trips made to the
side coves and beaches such as
Kumlubuk, Ciftlik and Gebekse.
Dalyan and Iztuzu beach trips
are also organized in Turunc.
You may also hire a boat and
organized your own trip.
Fishing is also popular in the
region. Especially in the season
during April-October, fish
population is high.
Where to
Stay?
There is a nice
selection of
hotels
in Turunc, apartments
and villas to choose from, some
very close to the water. They
include plenty of affordable
accommodation and great value
for money. So,
don't be late; plan and book
your
Marmaris Turunc holidays 2011
and enjoy all exclusive
Turunc hotels on your beach holidays
to Turkey...
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How to
Get There?
Turunc is 20 kilometers from
central Marmaris (15 nautical
miles by the sea) and on the
south-southwest
after
Icmeler. You may also find
midi buses going to Turunc from
central Marmaris. Fly to one of
the nearby airports of Mugla or
Dalyan, then travel about 100km
to the resorts of Marmaris or
Icmeler, from which you can take
a 40 minute bus (dolmus) or boat
to Turunc. |
