If you’re looking for a culinary adventure in Bodrum, “Turkish Flavours” offers a selection of trips, retreats and cruises – which range from a 4 hour jaunt, to a week-long adventure.
Category Archive: Ortakent
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Ortakent & Yahşi Dolmuş Timetable
If you want to travel between Ortakent-Yahşi and Bodrum on public transport, check out this example of a summer timetable between these two locations. The dolmus office posts two notices on their window. One shows the first and last daily departures; and the other is a detailed timetable of all departures.
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This 2m video reveals the rustic charm of Ortakent Beach, part of the Ortakent-Yahsi streatch of coastline near Bodrum, Turkey. This beach is a popular destination for water sports as well as families, because of the shallow can calm waters.
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October 14, 2012
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Each year the local municpality of Ortakent-Yahşi, hosts a Folk Festival featuring dancers from many different countries. This video includes a photo montage of the participants and the event.
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September 20, 2012
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Water Sports at Tamarisk Beach Hotel Ortakent
Tucked at the end of Ortakent Beach is the Tamarisk Beach hotel, which has their own Water Sports Centre, offering a variety of water sport equipment. Available to rent by the hour, or sign up for lessons. Includes a 2012 Price List.
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Ada Ev – Ortakent’s one-room hotel
The only one-room hotel in Turkey, Ada Ev is a renovated Tower House from ancient times, and the oldest building on the Bodrum Peninsula, after the Bodrum Castle. It’s located in Ortakent, which is the cross-roads location of Bodrum, Turgutreis and Yalkiavak
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Tower Houses of Ortakent
Visit one of Ortakent’s famous 17th century “Tower Houses” (Kule Ev), which are unique to the area. These houses, similar to small castles, were built as watch towers for defensive purposes to protect the locals against unfriendly off-shore visitors. One of the oldest Tower houses has been converted to Turkey’s only one room hotel.
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Dibekli Han Yakaköy
Yakaköy is home to the Dibekli Han Art & Culture centre. Browse traditional crafts and art, enjoy refreshments. You can also listen to live music or enjoy the artwork from one of the visiting artists. The exhibition season runs between May and September.
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Rashid’s Turkish Bath Complex Ortakent
This Turkish Bath is housed in a lovely domed building, nestled in a tranquil off-the-beaten-track location in Ortakent, between Yalikavak and Bodrum.
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Turkish Cuisine Cooking Classes in Ortakent
Aslı stepped out of her Erenler Sofrasi kitchen, for our interview. Read about her restaurant; the Yarbasan location in Ortakent; & her Turkish cooking classes.
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Top 5 activities when its too windy to windsurf
What happens when you’ve travelled all the to Kadikalesi to hop on a board, and it’s too windy to windsurf? Don’t worry, there are plenty of local activities.
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