Summary

Situated on the western tip of the Bodrum Peninsula in southwest Turkey, Turgutreis holidays offer a fabulous beach resort that entices young families to come here year on year. Holidays in Turgutreis are focused around a traditional town centre, where you can find a huge choice of hotels and restaurants, several sandy beaches that stretch along the beautiful Aegean coastline and a vast array of exciting bars. For those who opt to take holidays to Turgutreis, you can enjoy pure serenity and beach relaxation, amazing sea views, not to mention a host of fascinating places to visit in and around the area. A must-see here is the lively Saturday market hosted by the locals in town. The streets are filled with stalls selling leather goods, pottery, clothing and other traditional pieces, all of which are available at fantastic prices.

Things to do

Turgutreis is blessed with a beautiful climate in peak season, therefore many people book Turgutreis holidays simply to soak up the sun and relax on the beach. However if you prefer to be up and about on your getaways, Turgutreis has much to offer. Steeped in local history, Turgutreis is home to the famous Castle of St. Peter. Constructed in the 1400s, the castle became the only place of refuge for Christians on the west coast during the crusades. Over the years it has served as a military base, a prison, and a public bath. However it now stands as a fascinating museum. It includes features such as an underwater archaeological exhibit, the oldest ship wreck in the world and the mummy of Ada. A day out to this museum will definitely be one to remember.

Flights and accommodation

Holidays in Turgutreis are becoming increasingly popular with many more holidaymakers wanting a more refined destination to travel to. Cheap deals here can be found with many major tour operators and you can find flights to Turgutreis from most airports in the UK. Turkey specialists such as Goldtrail offer dazzling deals to anywhere in Turkey, which is one of the reasons it is said to be the cheapest place to travel to in Europe. There is an array of hotels in Turgutreis, ranging from 2-star self-catering, to 5-star all inclusive. Regardless of where you opt to stay, you are promised a warm welcome and the upmost hospitality.