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Selcuk City Guide

Hotels for You — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:51:24 +0000

It is in the south of Izmir on the south Aegean, Selcuk has been transformed since the 1990s into a major tourist destination, mainly as a base to visit the famous ruins of Ephesus a few kilometres away. The ancient classical city is one of the best preserved in the eastern Mediterranean and is a great example of Roman architecture. Selcuk has many historical remains of early Christianity, including a house which many believe to have been visited by the Virgin Mary, and Ayasoluk Hill where St John write his Gospel. There are many small hotels and guest-houses, restaurants and shops which makes the town a good base to explore the area. The town gets busy during the famous annual camel wrestling festival, held in Ephesus around February.

History

According to ancient inscriptions, Ephesus is thought to have been inhabited since around 3000 BC, roughly the same time as Smyrna, and evidence of Ion, Roman, Byzantine, Seljukian and Ottoman civilisations are still seen today. The ancient city was a good centre for trading, mainly because of its location close to coast, and religion. It was known for the cult of Cybele, the Anatolian fertility goddess, then later for Artemis, the virgin goddess for which a temple was built in her honour.

The temple was destroyed in 356 BC, and when Alexander the Great passed through in 334 BC he offered to pay for the cost of a new construction provided it was dedicated to him. The Ephesus people declined, and rebuilt it with great success.

When the Romans made Ephesus their provincial capital, it became a busy town with great commercial, trading and political importance, and a population that grew to around 250,000. A significant Christian community grew, and the city was visited by St John the Evangelist in the 1st century, then by St Paul, who was there between 51-53 AD and wrote some of his epistles. It was also the venue of two Ecumenical Councils.

But the success of Roman Ephesus began to dwindle, mainly because of problems connected to the harbour, which was the main source of trade. The Cayster River was pushing silt up the harbour and despite attempts to dredge it and rebuild the harbour, the sea was pushed back to Pamucak, 4km away, and therefore Ephesus lost its source of wealth. By the 6th century, the city was unliveable and was shifted near to St John’s Basilica, and by 1090 it was taken over by the Turks.

Climate

Similar to a typical Mediterranean climate, the region has hot and dry summers, reaching around 30 degrees. The winters are cool and wet, and the nights can get cool and drop below 10 degrees.

Değirmenci Mansion / Safranbolu

Hotels for You — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:55:41 +0000

“Değirmenci Mansion” is a hotel full of character where you will experience the traditional life and culture of Safranbolu and get a glimpse of original stone walls and vaults, smell the scent of scotch pines, watch the sunset and walk around authentic mansions, guild-market places and cobblestone pavements. Hotel serves the Değirmenci Mansion special all-natural breakfast and local food baked with love at all seasons. Değirmenci Mansion is awarded with the 2007 Preservation Honors Award as the best restored house.Photography museum and exclusive collections are offered to the taste of limited number of privileged guests. You will be captured with the distinctive personality of the hotel with individually decorated rooms, sofas and eyvans (iwans) offered by an understanding and experienced gained over centuries.

Hotel Properties
Alarm Bar-Cafe
Barbecu Breakfast included
Coffee-tea pot Concierge
Credit cards accepted Daily Room Cleaning
Fax Fireplace
Free newspaper Free parking
Fridge Garden
Hair dryer Historical Building
İnternet Kitchen
Laundry minibar
Mountain view Open 24 Hours
Open full year Parking area
Pet friendly Phone
Safe box Satellite tv
Sommelier Sport activity
Suit bedroom Television
Terrace Wake up service
Wine cellar Wireless

Contact
Season : 12 months
Units: 7 rooms
Contacts: Servet Erkenez
Phone: +90(370) 725 5045
Phone: +90(546) 469 4315
Adress: Cambaz Str. No:27 Safranbolu / Karabuk / Turkey Safranbolu Historical Hotels
E-mail: info@degirmencikonak.com
Website: www.degirmencikonak.com

Asmazlar Bağevi / Safranbolu

Hotels for You — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:39:20 +0000

Asmazlar Vineyard Estate offers its guests the charm of history which dates back two centuries.

Two-storey mansion provides access to haremlik and selamlık parts (where men and women sit separately) and a private lobby.

Authentic Turkish Bath is located in the upper floor to soothe and relax your senses and take away your stress. Mansion is set in a close proximity to the woods so that you can savour the fresh air and leave all energetic and healthy. You will make a perfect start to a day with wide and varied breakfast offering local treats. Home-made baklava, water heurek, pancakes, walnut breads are only few of delicious tastes. You can wander away with melodious bird songs filling the air in the Garden with 2750 square meters of land which is in the landscaping stage.

Hotel Properties
Boutique Breakfast included
Garden Hair dryer
Hammam Historical Building
İnternet minibar
Mountain view Phone
Restaurant Room service
Satellite tv Television
Wireless

Contact
Season : 12 Months
Units: 10 rooms
Contacts: Sabiha Yongacı
Phone: +90(370) 712 37 22
Phone: +90(532) 663 33 18
Adress: Değirmenbaşı str. No:55 Safranbolu / Karabuk / Turkey
Category: Safranbolu Historic Mansions
E-mail: resepsiyon@asmazlarbagevi.com
Website: www.asmazlarbagevi.com

Safranbolu City Guide

Hotels for You — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:36:52 +0000

Safranbolu is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman houses, with a rich collection of pieces of art which represents traditional Turkish life and culture. Its rich history and success in preserving it earned the town an inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The best known for its old Turkish houses, the town is attracting more attention especially as these 19th century homes are gradually disappearing from other areas of Turkey. Visitors enjoying walking along the old narrow cobbled streets, and seeing some of the traditional crafts and trades that are still practised today. It is also known as the Capital City of Preservation, acknowledging its ability to hold onto not only pieces of art, but also the atmosphere.

Climate

The climate in Safranbolu is a combination of the Black Sea and Central Anatolia. The summers are hot, winters are cold, spring and autumn are tepid and cool and very long.

History

Previously known as Paphlagonia, Safranbolu took its name from saffron and has hosted many different civilisations in its history including Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. It was conquered by the Turks in 1196.

The town reached its economic and cultural peak during the Ottoman Empire, partly because its position as an important stop on the Istanbul to Sinop trade route in the 17th century improved the commerce and wealth of the region. During this period it had close relations with Istanbul and Kastamonu, and state officials from the Ottoman Palace had important pieces of art in Safranbolu. The wealthy inhabitants of the town built large houses made from wood and stucco, many of which still survive. During the 19th century nearly 25% of the population were Ottoman Greeks, who left after World War I.

Oliviera Resort / Kalem island / İzmir

Hotels for You — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:33:31 +0000

The first and only island hotel of Turkey, Kalem Island Oliviera Resort offers nature, luxury and comfort at the same place. Kalem Island is ideal for those looking for a relaxing, romantic, exclusive and peaceful holiday; also taking guests to a voyage to nearby historical and tourist attractions and Midilli (Lesvos island-13 miles away). Oliviera Resort has accommodation options in four different concepts and also a mini-marina with 10 yachts capacity to provide services to sea and boat enthusiasts.

Hotel Properties
air condition Airport pick-up
Bar-Cafe Barbecu
Beach Breakfast included
Concierge Credit cards accepted
Daily Room Cleaning Fax
Fireplace Free parking
Fridge Garden
Hair dryer Including Dinner
Jacuzzi Laundry
Massage minibar
Mountain view Open 24 Hours
Phone Restaurant
Room service Sea view
Sommelier Suit bedroom
Television Terrace
Wake up service water pipe
Windsurfing Wine cellar

Contact
Season : 12 MONTHS OPEN
Units: 30 rooms
Contacts: Ali Dartar
Phone: +90(232) 677 8023
Phone: +90(232) 677 8024
Adress: Bademli Köyü, Kalem Adası, Dikili / İzmir / Turkey
E-mail: info@olivieraresort.com
Website: www.olivieraresort.com

Dikili City Guide

Hotels for You — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:30:09 +0000

Dikili, frequented by cruise liners bringing visitors to Pergamon, is Bergama’s harbour town. It offers a relaxing atmosphere with many pleasant restaurants lining the Kordon Promenade. A stop at the little port of Çandarli, the ancient Pitane, is recommended in order to see the Genoese fortress, one of the best preserved in Turkey.

Ece Resort – Türkbükü

Hotels for You — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:10:06 +0000

Escape from the rush of Bodrum to this relaxing hotel with 33 individually styled rooms peacefully lying amid citrus trees and charming bird cheeps and embellished with embossed works of Gülsüm Karamustafa. Breakfasts offer a wide array of selection of food from home-made jams to farm eggs and breads delicately baked for your discerning palates. Minutes away to Gölköy Beach and the hotel, Ece Sahil Beach Club has romantic moments to offer at night with the notes from the guitar filling the air and ideal to chill out while sunbathing during the day.

Hotel Properties
air condition Open 24 Hours
Outdoor swimming pool Phone
Restaurant Television
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Contact
Season : 12 months
Units: 29 rooms
Contacts: Erkan Kurtuluş
Phone: +90 (252) 357 73 88
Adress: Hürriyet Caddesi No:64 Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Muğla
E-mail: info@eceresort.com
Website: www.eceresort.com

Ada Hotel / Turkbuku / Bodrum

Hotels for You — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:07:14 +0000

Ada Hotel is nestled on a lovely hillside in the historical village of Göl-Türkbükü, overlooking one of the most exclusive bays on the Bodrum peninsula. Its stunning views, lush Mediterranean gardens, fountains, pools and stone and mortar construction, are all key elements of the architectural pureness of the region. Available to guests are, a traditionally constructed marble hamam and stunning relaxation room, fitness spa with Jacuzzi, home theater, and library complete with fireplace. All suites are accompanied with terraces and are beautifully appointed.

Hotel Properties
Garden Laundry
minibar Open 24 Hours
Phone Room service
Satellite tv Sauna
Spa Wireless

Contact
Season : 1 April – 1 November
Units: 14 rooms
Contacts: Esra E. Kıral
Phone: +90 (252) 377 59 15
Phone: +90 (532) 212 03 18
Adress: Tepecik str no:128 Göltürkbükü, Bodrum, Turkey
Category: Bodrum boutique hotels
E-mail: info@adahotel.com
Website: www.adahotel.com

Türkbükü – Bodrum City Guide

Hotels for You — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:51:51 +0000

“The new representative of antique Karianda, the inviting resort of the streets with mandarin smells… Gököyü of the past is today’s Göltürkbükü…”

Gölköy, known as “Karianda” in mythology and Türkbükü, named as “Madnasa” in antique times were gathered under a common local administration in 1999 and renamed as Göltürkbükü. Once living on viniculture and fishery, the town is now the most popular holiday place in Aegean.

The times of colorful joy are dominant in Göltürkbükü which welcomes its guests with long beaches, boutique hotels, restaurants and bars.

You are on a geography where you can live every single moment with a taste of a fairy tale with calm bays refreshing the souls, the sun accompanying the blue-flagged beaches and the green continuously inhaling…

Turgutreis / Bodrum City Guide

Hotels for You — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:48:06 +0000

Situated 20 km from Bodrum, the town is famous for its tangerine orchards. It was named after the famous Turkish admiral, Turgut Reis. In terms of population, it is one of the most populous areas of the peninsula. It is known for its unforgettable sunsets.