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Turgutreis all inclusive holidays – spectacular views of the Aegean Sea
Turgutreis is a relatively small beach resort on the western tip of the Bodrum Point in south west Turkey. Turgutreis all inclusive holidays are focused around a traditional town centre, a wide choice of hotels and restaurants, and several sandy beaches that stretch along the beautiful Aegean coastline.
Visitors to Turgutreis can enjoy beach relaxation, great sea views, and a host of interesting places to visit in the area.
All inclusive holidays to Turgutreis – famous Saturday market and great windsurfing
Holiday visitors to Turgutreis will be impressed by the lively Saturday market hosted by the town. The streets are filled with stalls selling pottery, leather goods, clothing and local food produce. Spending time at Turgutreis market gives you a real sense of the Turkish lifestyle.
For the restless, the position of Turgutreis makes it an ideal spot for windsurfing, and there are plenty of other water sports to try. The historic town of Kadikalesi is just 4 km north along the coast from Turgutreis and is worth visiting for more excellent beaches and breath-taking scenery typical of the region.
You can go by bus or hire a bike. Regular buses also connect Turgutreis with the region’s main city of Bodrum, and in high season coaches for Istanbul and Ankara leave from the Turgutreis bus station.
Turgutreis all inclusive holidays – explore the Aegean by boat
From Turgutreis you and your family can set sail on a voyage of discovery, thanks to an abundance of organised boat trips around the Bodrum Peninsula and beyond. Popular trips from Turgutreis include visiting the Greek Islands.
Day trips often include stops at beautiful coves and islands to swim and sunbathe. A beach holiday in Turgutreis can also be complemented with a cultural trip to the ancient ruins at Pamukkale, a four hour drive away.
Things to do while on holidays in Turgutreis
Beaches in Turgutreis
Turgutreis holidays are in a small town with a compact centre and some gorgeous well-organised beaches, all with good tourist facilities. Surfers love it here, and the strong prevailing winds can turn the sea into a surfer’s heaven. Wild! The current’s very strong too, so this isn’t an ideal beach for children. Anyone found swimming, canoeing and engaging in water sports in Turgutreis is guaranteed to be a hardy type!
Historic castles
The Castle of Saint Peter was built way back in the 1400s and, during the Crusades, was a place of refuge for persecuted Christians. Since then it has been a military base, public baths and a prison. These days it’s a fascinating museum dedicated to underwater archaeological finds including a mummy, Ada, who was an ancient Karia princess.
Shopping in Turgutreis
The Turks make beautiful things and a holiday in Turgutreis is great for shopping. Try richly coloured hand-knotted carpets, expertly tooled leather, bronze and copper wares, precious metals and semi-precious stones and colourful, intricate embroidery.
Market Day
Saturdays see the town centre spring into even more life with stalls groaning with wonderful local foods and handmade produce. There are glistening olives, beautiful fruits and sun-dried tomatoes.
King Mausolos’s Mausoleum
If King Mausolos had known that his tomb would be here, in the 21st Century, visited by thousands of people every year, he’d be amazed. His Queen, the famous Artemis, built this tomb back in the 4th century BC, a remarkable 2400-ish years ago.
Cycling on holidays in Turgutreis
Hire a bike and head off into the unknown! Lovely Kadikalesi lies just two miles north, where you’ll find an ancient Hellenistic Castle and a Roman church. These are ancient lands, they’ve been occupied for a very, very long time and the evidence is everywhere. The countryside’s pretty interesting too.
Bodrum
Bodrum is within easy reach, about eleven miles away. So if you fancy a big night out, head for town! A true holiday resort, Bodrum is rammed with bars, clubs, cafes shops and restaurants. On the cultural side, it was once home to Turkish poet and writer ‘The Fisherman of Halicarnassos’ who was exiled there because of his political views. He wrote about Bodrum and attracted like minded hippy and creative types there to join him. The resulting bohemian atmosphere still shines through.
Bodrum Peninsula Tour
The Bodrum Region is a gorgeous place and a Bodrum Peninsula Tour comes highly recommended for anyone enjoying their all inclusive holidays in Turgutreis. Book a tour if you’ve got time to spare exploring this wonderful region.
Average Annual Weather in Turgutreis
When to go on all inclusive Turgutreis holidays
All inclusive Turgutreis holidays is on one of the more popular resorts in this area of the Bodrum Region, and as such can get quite busy during the peak summer months of June to August. This period sees the hottest temperatures but also the most expensive accommodation prices. Those who can’t handle the intense heat of summer should consider visiting in spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October), when the temperature is cooler but there is still plenty of sun. Activities such as cycling or hiking in the surrounding countryside are much more comfortable during these periods, and holiday prices are cheaper.
If you visit the resort in July, the D-Marin Turgutreis International Classical Music Festival is held at the marina.
Holidays to Turgutreis are best taken between April-October, when you are virtually guaranteed long, hot, sunny days. The spring is a good time to visit, with temperatures ranging between 21-26C and 9-11 hours of sunshine a day. June-August are the summer months, with the mercury rising to between 30-33C on average and up to 14 hours sunshine a day. September-October is autumn, with cooler temperatures of 25-30C. November-March is the winter season, with an increase in rainfall, chillier nights and temperatures of 15-20C.
