Turgutreis - Located on the South-West coast of Turkey

Turgutreis is a very middle market resort and is perfect for families and couples. The transfer time for this resort is around 1 hour meaning that you have plenty of time to look at the scenery that the rest of Bodrum has to offer. You will also have time to get an idea of the location of your resort within Bodrum and the location of your accommodation within Turgutreis. The beaches are very popular with families and you will find parasols and sunbeds available to you. These go very quickly in the summer months so it is important to get there early. When it comes to accommodation, you will find both apartments and hotels. Most of the accommodation is 2-4-star, however you will also find some 5-star properties as well. You will also find every board basis from self-catering to all-inclusive available.

Turgutreis – many beach-based activities to enjoy

Turgutreis is home to some brilliant beaches and is therefore home to many water sports. You will find windsurfing, snorkelling, surfing, scuba diving, parasailing, jet-skiing and water-skiing available in Turgutreis. There are also plenty of excursions for you to go on such as a trip to the Greek Islands of Kos and Rhodes. There are also many coastal cruises for you to go on, as well as trips to other areas of Turkey. You will also find many activities arranged for you by your tour operator.

Turgutreis – plenty of local cuisine to enjoy

You will find that most of the restaurants in Turgutreis offer the local Turkish cuisine, however there is a large selection of seafood available in many of the restaurants near the harbour. There is plenty of nightlife for you to enjoy, including live music, plenty of nightclubs that remain open until the early hours of the morning and plenty of bars with entertainment and music for you to enjoy. Most of the shops can be found in the centre of the resort, where you will find clothing, jewellery and souvenirs. There are plenty of buses and taxis in the resort, all offering cheap fares and a reliable service. Both buses and taxis take you in and around the resort to wherever you need to go. You will also find some ferry trips on offer to other nearby resorts and islands.

Turgutreis – brilliant weather in both summer and winter

Turgutreis is a brilliant resort that boasts over 300 days of sunshine. If you are looking for a hit and sunny resort than visit Turgutreis any time between May and October. You will get over 12 hours of sunshine a day with temperatures in August reaching over 35°C. There is a coastal breeze to keep humidity down and maintain the temperatures, however it still gets very hot. Air conditioning is definitely recommended if you are staying here. The water temperature reaches over 25°C making swimming very comfortable. Spring and Autumn are obviously cooler, however still very pleasant. Although in the winter months, the sunshine hours drop to around 5 hours, the temperature still remains high at 15-20°C.

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