Bodrum Bulletin Issue #024 - 19th November 2009
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Issue #024 - 19th November 2009
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Calendar
Classifieds
Library and Cultural Centre
Wills in Turkey
Climb Every Mountain
Bodrum's Blue Flag Beaches
PC Corner
What's New
Animal Corner
Travel-Watch
Readers' Recommendations
Q & A
Discounts
Weather
Finance
Useful Information
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to issue 24. Another packed issue, with several features - a request to take a short survey to measure your interest in a new community project, how to get a Turkish Will, where to go for the best views on the peninsula, and where the cleanest beaches are.
Also, a quick reminder that Premium Content will start soon, so if you want to continue to benefit from the full newsletter, and all website content, don't forget to subscribe.
Happy reading,
David Good - Editor
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- Bodrum Market - (map)
Konacık Market - (map)
Çiftlik Köyü Market
- Mother and Baby/Toddler Group - 9.30am-12pm, Ortakent (more information...)
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
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- Turgutreis Market
- Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
- Free Book Exchange - 11am, Bodrum (more information...)
- Creative Patchwork Course - 12-6pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- Yoga with Melek - 12.15pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- NEW: Live Music From The 60s and 70s - 8pm, Ortakent
Join us for an evening of live music from the 60s and 70s with Yıldırım Solu playing solo guitar, with dinner at 8pm, for just 45TL per person.
Yıldırım is an engineer who lived in the US until 2 years ago when he moved to Bodrum with his family. He always played his guitar and worked with two bands in his spare time.
Come and join us going back to the 60s and 70s with his music and give him a warm welcome to Bodrum.
Contact: Asli Mutlu 0532 2482479,
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Location: Erenler Sofrasi Restaurant, Yarbasan Tas Evleri village, Ortakent.
Directions: After passing through Ortakent follow the blue Yarbasan Tas Evleri signs and always turn right (map).
- NEW: Curry Night - Gümbet
Fancy a Curry?
As a lover of Indian curry myself, I am sure there must be a number of like minded souls out there somewhere who would like a curry but have no idea where to go for one? Consequently I am trying to organise a curry club for the winter, and the first event is planned for this Saturday, 21st November.
With poppadom and dips to start, followed by either chicken tikka masala or chicken korma, with rice, and one local drink, for a special fixed price of 20TL per head.
Reservations are essential, please contact me to make your booking or for any further information. The venue will be the Bombay Cottage in Gümbet, next to the Queen Hotel. New to this location this year, you can now enjoy your curry in warm, comfortable surroundings, away from the banging music of 'Bar Street', so if that’s been stopping you before then you now have no excuse! I would like to make this a regular event, so all ideas and suggestions are welcome.
Contact: Peter, 0538 231 70 47,
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Location: Bombay Cottage Restaurant, Gümbet
- NEW: Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine and Live Music Night - from 7pm, Gümüşlük
We are pleased to introduce that over the winter we will be hosting a Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine and Live Music Night every Saturday at Teldolap Restaurant.
Menu:
- Soup: Turkish soup
- Starter: Traditional Turkish and Ottoman meze
- Main Course: Hünkar Beğendi (Succulent lamb with smoked aubergine)
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- Main Course: Sebzeli Güveç (Vegetable Casserole)
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- Main Course: Baked Mushrooms
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- Main Course: Grilled Fish
- Dessert: Seasonal Fruits
All dishes are freshly prepared and served from our Turkish kitchen. Enjoy your meal with live music, in front of our toasty open fire.
Price: Only 25TL per person (excluding drinks)
Please reserve your place today!
Contact: Ömer and Fatoş, 0252 394 37 29,
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Location: Sarıcayer Mevkii 2. Küme Evleri 85/2, Gümüslük (map)
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- Türkbükü Market
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Turkish Tutorials for Beginners - 10.30am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- NEW: Monday Night Quiz - 8.30pm, Gümbet
Monday night quiz - in aid of the street animals.
Fun quiz and raffle in aid of the street animals this winter.
Location: Sandy's Bar, Gümbet
Contact: Bryan Grove,
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- Ortakent Market - (map)
Gümüşlük Market
Gündoğan Market - (map)
Bodrum Organic Market - (map)
Please note that the Bodrum Organic Market has returned to its former venue in the big tent on the main road just east of the main Konacık intersection, same side as the Konacık Belediyesi. Opposite Çıngıloğlu cheese shop. Every Wednesday from 8.30am.
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
- NEW: Cooking Class - 11am-1:30pm, Ortakent
Come along and learn to cook Turkish food! Only 35TL per person - including the meal!
Contact: Asli Mutlu 0532 2482479,
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Location: Erenler Sofrasi Restaurant, Yarbasan Taş Evleri village, Ortakent.
Directions: After passing through Ortakent follow the blue Yarbasan Taş Evleri signs and always turn right (map).
- Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
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- Kurban Bayram (Festival of Sacrifice)
Kurban Bayram, or the "Festival of Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid", is a Muslim Holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God.
Men, women, and children are expected to dress in their finest clothing to perform Eid prayer in a large congregation in open area or mosque. Muslims who can afford to do so sacrifice their best domestic animals (usually sheep, but also camels, cows and goats) as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice. The sacrificed animals have to meet certain age and quality standards or else the animal is considered an unacceptable sacrifice. Generally, these must be at least a year old.
-Text adapted from Wikipedia.
Please note that banks and government offices will be closed from Thursday afternoon, and will re-open on Tuesday 1st December.
- Yalıkavak Market - (map)
Bitez Market - (map)
Güllük Market
- Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
- Turkish Tutorials for Beginners - 10.30am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
- Yoga with Melek - 16.45pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- NEW: Traditional Miniature Painting Class - 11am-1:00pm, Ortakent
Only 45TL per person
Contact: Asli Mutlu 0532 2482479,
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Location: Erenler Sofrasi Restaurant, Yarbasan Taş Evleri village, Ortakent.
Directions: After passing through Ortakent follow the blue Yarbasan Taş Evleri signs and always turn right (map).
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
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- Bodrum Market - (map)
Konacık Market - (map)
Çiftlik Köyü Market
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Mother and Baby/Toddler Group - 9.30am-12pm, Ortakent (more information...)
- Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
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- Türkbükü Market
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Turkish Tutorials for Beginners - 10.30am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
- Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
- NEW: Monday Night Quiz - 8.30pm, Gümbet
Monday night quiz - in aid of the street animals.
Fun quiz and raffle in aid of the street animals this winter.
Location: Sandy's Bar, Gümbet
Contact: Bryan Grove,
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- Ortakent Market - (map)
Gümüşlük Market
Gündoğan Market - (map)
Bodrum Organic Market - (map)
Please note that the Bodrum Organic Market has returned to its former venue in the big tent on the main road just east of the main Konacık intersection, same side as the Konacık Belediyesi. Opposite Çıngıloğlu cheese shop. Every Wednesday from 8.30am.
- NEW: Body Sculpt Fitness Class - 9am-10am, Oasis, Bodrum
Improve your fitness and body tone with a mix of cardio and pilates based exercises. Classes taught in English.
Contact: Rachel;
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Location: Body Art, Oasis Shopping Centre, No.38-B-08 (Beneath Turkish Airlines Office)
- Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
- NEW: Cooking Class - 11am-1:30pm, Ortakent
Come along and learn to cook Turkish food! Only 35TL per person - including the meal!
Contact: Asli Mutlu 0532 2482479,
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Location: Erenler Sofrasi Restaurant, Yarbasan Taş Evleri village, Ortakent.
Directions: After passing through Ortakent follow the blue Yarbasan Taş Evleri signs and always turn right (map).
- Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
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- NEW: Bodrum Health Foundation 13th year celebration and Charity Event - Akyarlar
Join us for a wonderful meal, drinks and live music - all for 50TL.
During the evening there will be a charity auction to raise money for the special needs children's school in Turgutreis. Auction items include an original artwork by Kris Manvell.
Contact: Safak.
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Location: Kefaluka Resort Hotel, Barış Manço Cad. No:63, Akyarlar (map)
- NEW: Aura Chakra Workshop - 10.30am-4.30pm, Gümüşlük or Bodrum
This workshop will run from 10.30 till 16.30, and includes lunch and drinks. The workshop will tell you about working with the auras and chakra's and in the afternoon we will practice with the energy and feel what the effects.
Provided there is enough interest, we will look to do a follow up course later in the year.
Max 12 persons, min 8. Price: 100TL
Or for private sessions for healing work you can contact me as well.
Contact: Rita Mulder,
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- NEW: Classical Music Concert - 7pm, Ortakent
Cello & Piano duo, Young Turkish musicians Dilbağ Tokay and Emine Serdaroğlu, will be playing at the Marmara College Concert Hall on the 5th December.
The programme will include music from; Mendelssohn, Bridge, Shostakovich, Faure, Cassado, Elgar, Ucarsu, and Schumann.
Tickets 10 TL.
Contact: Gülderen Erdoğmuş, 0533 633 29 31 or Nihan Simpson,
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, 0252 316 01 62, 0532 613 32 36
Location: Marmara College Concert Hall, Ortakent
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Is anyone flying on the Aegean Flights (Onur Air) flight on 21st December to Gatwick or returning to Bodrum Airport in the early hours of 5th January?
I live in Gümbet and would be willing to pay towards petrol if anyone else is going to the airport and back on these flights.
Contact: Jo, 0539 229 8944
I am looking for a job for the whole year. I speak 4 languages; Dutch, German, English and Turkish. I have a working permit. I worked in a 5 star hotel in Guest Relations and before that I worked in an estate agency. I am living in Turgutreis.
Contact: Sylvia Duiverman,
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, 0252 382 04 97
My name is Marleen, I live in Bodrum and I have started teaching Dutch to anyone who wants to learn. I also speak Turkish, English and German, please contact me for more information.
Contact: Marleen Kranendonk,
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, 0535 609 50 60
Have you used Marleen for Dutch Lessons?
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What Happens During A Reiki Treatment?
Receiving a Reiki treatment is very simple and lasts sixty minutes. You simply lie down on a couch and relax. There is nothing to do and nothing to think about. No clothing, other than shoes, needs to be removed.
During a Reiki treatment energy is drawn through the hands of the practitioner and into the body of the recipient. It increases the vibrational frequency of the whole system, having a deeply relaxing effect that increases the flow of energy within the body; reducing pain and stress, clearing blockages, detoxifying the cells and bringing to the surface all that has remained hidden in the subconscious. Reiki works holistically and as it has a consciousness of its own will always go to the level (physical, mental or emotional) where it is most needed to bring the person back into balance. The number of treatments required depends upon the root cause of the problem and the amount of energy needed to restore well-being, but you also might want to treat yourself to an hour of pure relaxation.
Please contact me for more information.
Contact: Marleen Kranendonk,
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Have you used Marleen for Reiki Treatments?
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For sale: Modern wenge colour dining table with 6 armchairs. TL 250.
To be collected in Bitez.
Contact: Henk Meijer,
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Wood stove with oven - 100TL
Contact: Rodney/Susan Strulo, 0537 427 2824
Ever get bored of those plain white (or magnolia) walls in your room? Would you like to bring a bit of colour to your life? I now have available a European trained interior designer who can change your living space at very reasonable rates. Maybe just a different colour on one wall? A full re-paint? Or some artwork perhaps? It’s all well within her scope, I am very impressed by what I've seen so far.
Contact me in the first instance for further information, photos of recent work, or to arrange a visit.
P.S. 'normal' painting and decorating also carried out at good rates, ready to start now!
Contact: Peter on 0538 231 7047 or e-mail
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Peter at Bodrum Home Care has been recommended by our readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
I am fully responsible for maintenance of Ilgin houses; a very nice site at the seaside. I am ready to provide your house with a full maintenance service. I speak English, German and some Italian! Please contact me if you'd like any work done.
Contact: Yusuf,
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, 0532 284 79 69, 0549 614 69 58
Have you used Yusuf?
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The Corner Shop - Update
We now have the following in stock:
- British back bacon
- Proper pork sausages
- NEW IN: Pork chops
- NEW IN: Gammon Steak
- Irish cheddar
- Mint sauce, horseradish sauce, English mustard, tartare sauce, cranberry sauce
- NEW IN: Apple sauce
- Sharwood curry sauces
- Mango chutney
- Sweet chili sauce
- Baked beans
- Red kidney beans
- Branston pickle
- HP brown sauce
- Heinz malt vinegar
- Heinz salad cream
- Worcester sauce
- Bisto gravy granules and onion gravy granules
- NEW IN: Bisto Chicken granules
- Birds eye custard
- Robinson's Apple and black currant, barley water, summer fruits and orange squash
- Britvic lime cordial and Blackcurrant cordial
- Britvic ginger ale
We are open winter and summer, pop in when passing to see what we have or to pass on any special requests.
Contact: Tracey, 0536 72 14 44, 0252 316 92 75,
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Location: On the one-way system up from Bodrum marina, opposite the entrance to the Army camp on the right hand-side, at the bottom of Bardakci hill (map)
The Corner Shop has been recommended by readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
We offer a variety of daily exercise classes ranging from Pilates and Yoga to Body Sculpt, Step and Dance.
All classes are led by professional instructors at our modern studio in Oasis shopping centre.
Body Sculpt classes started on the 16th November, and are given in English by a British Instructor.
Contact us today for further info and class times.
Contact: Ozlem (
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Location: Oasis Shopping Centre, No 38-B-08 (beneath the Turkish Airlines office)
Have you used the Body Art Studios?
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This winter we will again be offering our house removal service, with expert dismantling and re-assembly of furniture etc., removal and re-installation of lights, white goods, etc. as required. Big strong boys and a transit pick-up available at competitive rates. Packing service also available.
Contact: Peter on 0538 231 7047 or e-mail
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Peter at Bodrum Home Care has been recommended by our readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
- Our Services:
- Computer Technical Services
- Maintenance of Computers and Devices
- Wireless Networks (Internet etc...)
- Software Installation
- About Us:
- The last 8 years we have been in Bodrum
- We provide notebook and Desktop Computer Services
- Our services are fast and reliable
- Standard Service Fee: 70TL (Bodrum, Gümbet, Ortakent)
Contact: Hasan Acioluk, Pasifik Computer,
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, 0252 319 13 20, 0506 654 59 39
Have you used Pasifik Computer?
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Did you know that all school age children should have two general health checks over their school years? For all school age children we are offering a children's package and for all parents peace of mind! Our package includes:
- Consultation with the Paediatrician:
general physical examination, height, weight and physical development. Assessment of neurological development, (are they doing what they should be for their age?). And an opportunity to discuss any concerns with the paediatrician.
- Eye test with the ophthalmology Doctor
- Dental check-up with the dentist
Special Winter promotion; normal price 270TL, package price only 150TL
Location: Özel Bodrum Hastanesi, Bodrum
Contact: Deniz Gökova,
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, 0252 313 65 66
The Ozel Bodrum Hastanesi has been recommended by our readers - read the reviews and add your recommendation HERE!
- Turkish Classes (Bodrum) (more...)
- Kayrak (Bodrum Stone) fitters (more...)
- Airport Transfers - Jan Ozay (more...)
- Painter and Decorator (more...)
- Handy Man - Native English Speaking (more...)
- Bodrum Home Care (more...)
- Financial Consultancy Advice (more...)
- Yoga Classes with Melek - All Levels (more...)
- Turkish Lessons for English Speaking Foreigners (more...)
- Mert Mobilya (more...)
- Craniosacral Therapy (more...)
- Luxury Homemade Cakes Made to Order for any Occasion (more...)
- Personalised Greetings Cards (more...)
- Property Alterations, Renovations and Construction (more...)
- Community Association Management Company (more...)
- Quit Smoking Now! (more...)
- Textile Arts & Crafts Courses (more...)
- Traditional Stone-House apartments for Rent (more...)
- House for Rent: Bitez Yalı Sitesi (more...)
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Our first feature this week comes from a multi-national team who have started a project looking to provide a multi-purpose "International Library and Cultural Centre". The team invite you to take part in a survey aimed at measuring interest in a plan to provide a multi-purpose space for all residents and visitors on the Bodrum peninsula to participate in cultural activities.
The plan is an attempt to bring about the re birth of Bodrum as a place of cultural and artistic worth, rather than just a place known for its sea and sun.
Ideas of focus include:
- An international library and information centre providing access to sources of information for students, researchers and businesses
- Art and cultural activities such as music, theatre, painting and sculpture, literature, educational projects, exhibitions and workshops
- Life Long Learning for people of all ages
- Activities for children and young people
- And much more…
How these ideas evolve will depend on what you, the people of Bodrum peninsula want. So please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
For more information about the project, or if you'd like to help, email the team at
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Many thanks,
The "Herodotus House" Project Team
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Most foreign property owners in Turkey are not aware that a Turkish will is required to ensure easy transition of their title deeds to their benefactors. An experienced sworn translator is sufficient and more economical for drawing up your will. |
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If one should pass away without a Turkish will in place indicating who they wish to inherit their assets, the property may be held by Turkish government and any heir(s) may need to take legal action to prove their right to claim these assets.
While a will in one's own country will provide evidence in their support, this could be a long-winded process involving bureaucracy and red tape.
By making a will in Turkey you are over-riding the automatic rules and ensuring that the person/s you want to gift your property to can claim it and avoid other parties from.... Continue reading this article online, HERE
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This feature is from reader Leslie Joy-Rhodes.
Wanna see the best view around Bodrum? Then come and climb the highest mountain! Located on the north-eastern part of Bodrum peninsula are two peaks, close in both proximity and height. Kara Dağ ("Black Mountain") and Oyuklu Dağ ("Mountain with Caves"), rise up to modest elevations of 609 and 690 metres. These offer not only panoramic views but an interesting and beautiful journey.
Taking narrow trails through pine forests, it takes about two hours to reach the summit of Kara Dağ. As long as you are reasonably fit, these mountains are a feast for the senses, a sanctuary for the soul, and a hearty physical workout. Forget the gym – come and conquer a mountain instead, and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this serene and protected part of the Bodrum peninsula. It's recommended that you... continue reading this article online, HERE
EDITOR: The next few months provide an ideal time to explore the many walks around the peninsula. We'd love to hear if you have found a good walk, if so please get in contact with us.
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Perhaps slightly unseasonal, but a reader question prompted me to pull together some information on Blue Flag beaches around Bodrum.
There are 33 Blue flag beaches scattered around, from Bodrum, to Torba, to Yalıkavak and Gümüşlük, for more information, and to view where they are on a map, please read the full article HERE.
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Map courtesy of Google maps
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With the introduction of Premium Content around the corner, we are tightening up access to our online articles. For the moment all articles on the website remain free to view, however you must be logged in to the website to view some of them. If you do not see the content you are expecting, then it's probably because you're not logged in. To login just fill in your username and password in the login area (which appears on every page of the website in the top left). If you do not yet have a website login, click HERE to create one.
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Rain Translators, Bodrum
Rain Translators in Bodrum are a newly established professional services company offering:
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- Written and oral translations of official or unofficial documents
- Simultaneous oral translations in a Public Notary, Court, Police Station or Hospital.
- General assistance in negotiations with Lawyers or Business Partners.
And also translations between the following languages:
- Turkish and French
- Turkish and Dutch
- Turkish and Russian
- Turkish and German
Contact: 0536 614 55 15,
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Winter is slowly coming and, as the tourists leave, there seem to be more street animals around. With this in mind, we've got two requests for help this issue.
As we all know there are still too many (poor) cats and dogs on the streets of the Bodrum Peninsula. On top of all the good work done for many years by many of you, we, as volunteers in the Yalıkavak area, would like to give our contribution and ask you now for your help and donations.
Last Sunday we sold clothes, household stuff etc at the Bitez Pazar and we collected
263TL!!! It is a good beginning...
This money will be spent to donate dog food to a mother dog in our area with her 7 puppies. Before finding new homes for the puppies we will make sure they will be neutered. The rest of the money will be donated to our local Vet to pay for medication, castration and flea drops etc for 5 puppies in our area that have all been homed over the past 15 days.
Our plan is to do this Bitez market on a regular basis and we kindly ask your help to provide us with saleable goodies, like 2nd hand clothes, books and anything else which we can sell. During these Sundays we can bring the homeless puppies to this market and find new good homes for them. Last Sunday and the Sunday before, 2 puppies found a home.
All the money collected will be spent on the animals.
At the same time we are looking for volunteers to help as Foster parents for the puppies for short periods of time or help us out on Sundays during the Bitez market.
You may drop your donations like clothes etc at Animana in Yalıkavak or send an e-mail to us
Contact:
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We need help in feeding and caring for the street animals this winter, if you can help us in any way please contact us.
Contact: Bryan Grove,
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, 0252 319 29 74
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Flight Update - 18th November 2009
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Jun |
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Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
| Belfast |
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£210 |
£250 |
£260 |
£250 |
£230 |
£240 |
| Birmingham |
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£132 |
£157 |
£153 |
£153 |
£250 |
£200 |
£170 |
| Bristol |
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£177 |
£208 |
£203 |
£278 |
£210 |
£190 |
| Cardiff |
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£190 |
£203 |
£209 |
£265 |
£210 |
£210 |
| E. Midlands |
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£166 |
£173 |
£173 |
£184 |
£254 |
£188 |
£190 |
| Gatwick |
£230 |
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£130 |
£111 |
£125 |
£140 |
£129 |
£154 |
£129 |
£151 |
| Glasgow |
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£190 |
£240 |
£201 |
£280 |
£209 |
£203 |
£191 |
| Leeds |
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£160 |
£180 |
£231 |
£242 |
£250 |
£210 |
£200 |
| Manchester |
£255 |
£240 |
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£124 |
£157 |
£165 |
£153 |
£166 |
£229 |
£190 |
£189 |
| Newcastle |
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£166 |
£180 |
£168 |
£188 |
£265 |
£210 |
£183 |
| Stansted |
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£133 |
£185 |
£183 |
£183 |
£236 |
£188 |
£174 |
| Sheffield |
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£198 |
£173 |
£188 |
£238 |
£238 |
£238 |
| Exeter |
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£208 |
£198 |
£208 |
£298 |
£228 |
£243 |
| Luton |
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£188 |
£198 |
£188 |
£238 |
£188 |
£228 |
Flight information gathered on the 18th November, 2009 from skyscanner.net for direct flights between UK airports and Bodrum Milas. The price shown represents the cheapest possible return flight in a given month.
Ferries
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Time |
Return Price |
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Bodrum – Kos |
Mon, Wed, Fri |
09:30 - 16:30 |
28 Euros* |
| Not Running |
Bodrum – Datça |
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Bodrum – Rhodes |
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Turgutreis - Kos |
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Bodrum – Marmaris |
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Bodrum – Istanbul |
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*Free Hamam with every ticket purchased through BodrumTour
For more information or booking, please contact:
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The full Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website currently has 57 businesses, click HERE to view it, or click on "Recommendations" on the left "sections" menu on the website.
New Recommendations and reviews:
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If you have a question let us know. The full list of 74 Questions can be viewed on the website - HERE.
New Questions:
- Q73: We are thinking of switching from our ADSL internet service to a 'dongle'. Are dongles reliable in the Bodrum area, what are the costs and can anyone recommend good current deals?
A73:
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- Q74: Has anyone had any experience (good or bad) of using ING bank here in Bodrum? If so, which branch (Oasis or town) and how do you rate their internet banking?
A73: I'm a customer of ING, I opened an account about 6 years ago when it was still OYAK. I started off using the Oasis branch, but moved to the Bodrum one because it was more convenient. It was a good move. The staff there are all very friendly (a couple of them speak a little English) and extremely helpful. Can't comment on their internet banking as I've had no occasion to use it. -- Carol
A74:
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New Answers:
- Q71: I am buying a car here in Turkey, and want to know if I must have a Turkish driving licence, or can I use my European driving licence? If I indeed need a Turkish driving licence, what is the procedure to get one, and how much does it cost?
A71: No you don't need a turkish licence. --James Rawson
A71:
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- Q72: I have been told by a friend that there are Pyramids on the Bodrum Peninsula!! - somewhere between Ortakent and Gümüşlük - does anyone know more, or know how to get to them?
A72: Suggest you try THIS web page for history and THIS link below for location. -- Charly
A72:
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Unanswered Questions:
Note: the full list of unanswered questions are listed on the website HERE.
- Q65: Does anyone know of a personal trainer?
A65:
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Old Questions:
Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A section of the website:
http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/community/questions
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Here we list businesses which offer Bodrum Bulletin readers a discount.
- Car Rental/Airport Transfers:
- Restaurants & Bars:
- Accommodation:
- Spas:
- Other:
If you would like to list any kind of business here, it's free - all we ask is that a discount is offered to our readers,
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12th November 2009
4th November 2009 - 18th November 2009
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Temp.
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Humidity
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Dew point
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Wind Gust
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| Min: |
13 °C |
49 % |
4 °C |
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27 °C |
92 % |
18 °C |
32 kts |
| Average: |
19 °C |
67 % |
12 °C |
14 kts |
4th November 2009 - 18th November 2009
For LIVE weather, more information, and all-time records, why don't you visit the weather station page.
Previous Weather Reports:
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GBP-TL Exchange Rate
GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 22nd October 2009 to 18th November, 2009
GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 1st January 2009 to 18th November, 2009
30-Day Internet Interest Rates
*rates from Iş Bank were unavailable this week due to website problems
Corrections or other rates?
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- UK State Pensions - From October 2009 your UK state pension can be paid directly into a Turkish bank. Payment will be made in the local currency of the country in which the bank account is held. No charges are made for this service. For more information see the article on the DirectGov UK website, HERE.
- e-Deposit Interest Rate Calculator - (more information...)
- Cheap Phone Calls from Turkey - Skype - (more information...)
- Telephone and Mobile Calling Costs - (more information...)
- Cheaper calls from your Turk Telekom Land-Line
- Cheap International Phone Calls - (more information...)
- Migros Online Shopping - (more information...)
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- Car Prices - Check HERE for links to manufacturers' current (Turkish Lira) price lists.
- Translated Traffic Accident Form - View it HERE
- Vehicle Tax - The next payment is due in January. We recommend that you pay this at the Bodrum tax office (tax paid online through a Turkish bank has a tendency to end up being paid to the Muğla tax office). To see how much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator.
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- Paying your Electric Bills automatically from your Turkish Bank - (more info...)
- Paying your TTNET bill automatically from your Turkish Bank - (more info...)
- Translated TEDAS (Electric) Bill - View it HERE (courtesy of Fethiye-Times.org)
- Annual Property Tax - 2009 annual property tax is (over)due. Go to your local Belediye to make this year's payment.
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- Current Residency Prices (more info...)
- Translated TAPU (Property Title Deeds) (more info...)
- Petition for the Clarification of the Buying Process for Foreigners in Turkey
(more info...)
- Flea, Tick, Mosquito and Sandfly Protection Advantix treatment for dogs
Delivered to Turkey from under 15TL per treatment (more info...)
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112 or 4440911 Ambulance
110 Fire Department
177 Forest Fire
Police:
153 Zabita
154 Traffic Police
155 Police
156 Jandarma
158 Sea Police/Coastguard
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179 Tourist advice and help line
185 Water Emergencies
186 Electric Emergencies
187 Gas Emergencies
Bodrum Hospitals:
313 14 21 Devlet Hastanesi
313 65 66 Özel Bodrum Hastanesi
319 15 15 Universal Hospital
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