Aegean Coast Travel Tips

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ogiovetti

Adventurer Nov 7, 2008

Istanbul European Choir 5 stars

Travel Tip: Istanbul

Ataturk Cultural Center is also the home for the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and Istanbul State Classical Turkish Music Choir. But the Istanbul European Choir also sublets this space when it... [more]

ogiovetti

Adventurer Nov 7, 2008

Ataturk Cultural Center 5 stars

Travel Tip: Istanbul

Istanbul bridges the divide between Europe and Asia and while you may be used to seeing the Turkish influence in Europe (Budapest, for starters), you may be surprised to see how much of an... [more]

Dotskin

Explorer Jul 25, 2008

Gocek – fabulous Sunday outing! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Göcek

Gocek is a pretty and exotic resort situated North West of the Gulf of Fethiye and accessed by boat on a Sunday from Fethiye harbour. Gocek’s scenery is magnificent and looks out over the twelve... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 25, 2008

Hisaronu – party all night! 3 stars

Travel Tip: Hisarönü

Hisaronu is a commercial party town bursting with neon lights situated 450m above sea level in the pine mountains in between Ovacik and Olu Deniz. The fresh mountain air makes Hisaronu a cool... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

St Nicholas Island – originally home to Father Christmas! 5 stars

Travel Tip: St Nicholas Island

St Nicholas Island is another beautiful island accessible by boat only and is one of the boat stops on the daily trip from Fethiye and Olu Deniz. The original Father Christmas is said to have... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Butterfly Island – gorge walk and butterfly spotting! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Butterfly Island

Butterfly Island is usually accessible by boat and is the first stop on the boat trip from either Fethiye or Olu Deniz. On arrival there is a slightly hippy happy-go-lucky feel to the island as... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Olu Deniz – beautiful lazy days on the beach! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Olu Deniz

Olu Deniz is a medium sized laid back picturesque beach resort a short bus ride from Fethiye. Situated on the turquoise coast, the resort is famous for the stunning blue lagoon, which is one of... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Yaka Park - perfect relaxing day out! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Yaka Park

The Yaka Park, situated approximately 25 Km from Fethiye, is a trout farm built in natural surroundings and located high up in the hills surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The park consists... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Sakilent Gorge - stunning natural landscape! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Sakilent Gorge

Sakilent Gorge is 18 Km deep and acquired its present day appearance as a result of erosion of rocks by rivers flowing down from the mountains for thousands of years. The gorge gets narrower and... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Tloss - watch out for Pegasus and his flying horse! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Tloss

Tloss is a very ancient site in the Turkish Lycian world. Situated only a short bus ride from Fethiye, it is well worth exploring. The site is in two halves: on one side is the Roman... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 24, 2008

Kaya for an eerie experience! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Kaya "Ghost Village"

Kaya, formally known as Levissi, is a ghost village situated in a rural location about ten minutes from Hisaronu and on the road to Fethiye. The site is spectacular and also a somewhat eerie... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 22, 2008

Fethiye - Turtle spotting! 5 stars

Travel Tip: Fethiye

Fethiye is a very old town with very few old buildings standing. You can visit the castle ruins, amphitheatre ruins and the tombs carved in the rocks, which can be accessed on foot. There is a... [more]

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Dotskin

Explorer Jul 22, 2008

Hotel Manzara – Stay here for superb mountain views! 4 stars

Hotel Review: Hotel Manzara

I stayed at Hotel Manzara for one week in June 2008. The hotel is situated high on a hill in the pine mountains and is 15 minutes walk from the resort of Olu Deniz and on the road to Hisaronu.... [more]

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melissa

Discoverer Jan 12, 2008

Fishing Boats 4 stars

Travel Tip: Golden Horn in Eminönü
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If you're just looking for a quick bite to eat between Sultanahmet sightseeing and Beyoglu shopping, definitely try the fishing boats on the Golden Horn in Eminönü. They've only recently started... [more]

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melissa

Discoverer Jan 12, 2008

Haci Abdullah 4 stars

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