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| Turgutreis Travel Guide: Turgutreis,Turkey
| | Written by David Race on 23 Dec 2009 about a trip in Oct 2009.
Trip was for a family on holiday. David Race would definitely visit again.
| Turgutreis History and Culture | | | Turgutreis is the second largest town on the Bodrum peninsula.It is named after Admiral Turgut Reis who was born in the village of Karabag which overlooks T'reis on the hillside above the town and where there is a statue to the Admiral in the village square. Turgut Reis was also known as "Dragut" he died of his wounds at the seige of Malta on 23rd June 1563.The town holds a three day festival around June 23rd each year, when Turkish navel warships visit the bay and military bands and entertainers hold concerts in Ataturk Square. |
Turgutreis attractions | | | There are four large supermarkets and numerous local shops.There is also a new marina opened in 2005 where outlets for Armani, Helly Hanson,Gat etc are found as well as more up market eateries but not over priced.It is worth using the Turkish restaurants as well as the touristy ones as they are good value and the food is excellent. |
Turgutreis events | | The main event of the summer is Turgut Reis day which commemorates the death of Admiral Turgut Reis who was born in Karabag.
Throughout the season there are several sailing regatta's based on the marina. Races are organised around the islands offshore. |
Turgutreis restaurants | | | There are over 120 bars and restaurants in town and most restaurants are of a good standard. |
Turgutreis day trips | | | Turgutreis is a quieter option to the more touristy resorts close by such as Bodrum and Gumbet.There is a good beach and as it is on the tip of the Bodrum peninsula the water quality is very good due to the currents passing through between the headland and adjacent islands.The Greek islands of Kos, Pserimos and Kalymnos are close by and from June to October the ferry leaves Turgutreis for day visits to Kos. |
Getting around Turgutreis | | Local buses ( Dolmus ) go to most local villages as well as Bodrum and are a cheap way of getting around.Other places worth a visit by bus are Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Akyarlar, Karaincir and buses to these run about every 20 mins or so untill late at night. |
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| Turgutreis guide | | Turgutreis,Turkey | | There are over 120 bars and restaurants in town and most restaurants are of a good standard.Local buses ( Dolmus ) go to most local villages as well as Bodrum and are a cheap way of getting... |
| Turgutreis guide | | i love it | | i love the night life in treis! for the past few years nutters has been my favourite however it seemed to dwindle this year and the money was only been made at the beach during the day. Noticably... |
| Turgutreis guide |   6.0 | Turgutreis | | Shopping in Turgutreis is great, there are a number of fantastic little gift shops around the winding streets, but the real shopping is on Saturdays when the large market coveres a majority of the... |
| Turgutreis guide | | 10.0 | worth another visit | | local bars very friendly,i.e. Target Bar,Paddys, and the corners Bar...Drink measures are very fair (we got really ripped off in Dalayan,think we were drinking straight coke instead of vodka &coke).... |
| Turgutreis guide | | Nutters Bar has to be top of your list | | CAN reataurant in the market place is a friendly and brilliant place to eat out. We are all veggie, and ate the beat food. Totally recommend.... |
| Turgutreis guide | | 6.3 | turgutreis | | market on a saturday which sells most items, be prepared to barter and don't start at half price as most people advise, start lower than that.
we got a bag for less than half what he was asking at... |
| Turgutreis guide | | best bits about turgutries | | there is a reebok shop and a really good market where you can get anything tansas is a good shop for buying food,aslo migros is a larger supermarket.everyone is so friendly really nice go to tash's... |
| Turgutreis guide | | 8.0 | Turgutreis - great but beware! | | Great shopping for handbags (very cheap) & unusual shoes (not so cheap). You can definately get a godd deal bartering on handbags. You do not get much hassle from the shopkeepers which is good.Great... |
| Turgutreis guide | | 8.0 | fabulous time, wonderful people | | good selection of shops selling same stuff as in bodrum, but less of it. market was ok , quite pushy stallholders and not willing to barter. my sister got ripped off on jewellery stall- the bracelet... |
| Turgutreis guide | | Home Away From Home | | Shopping is great, loads of little shops. One great shop is the Emekli shop, its like a great junk shop, sells a bit of everything. Migros and Tansas are great for food shopping. The market is nice... |
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 Turgutreis: cost of eating out |
| 27 Jan 2010 by Jean Taylor |
My husband and I have just booked a holiday in Turgutries and would be interested to know how much will we expect to pay for an average meal for 2 and drinks etc.
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| Turgutreis: end of october |
| 06 Sep 2009 by Jane Morgan |
We have booked to stay at La Blanche from 21 oct to 1st nov with family of 4 teenagers. Now worried after hearing temperatures low, pool freezing, sun set 5pm, dark at 6pm. Any experiences or information welcome please.
>> Answer this question | | | | >> | Answer 1 by Tasha Hill (24 Sep)
Hi, I have been treis many times in October. Their season is coming to an end about that time so you will find its fairly warm during the day but you will need cardigans/jackets on a nights.
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