Villa Doruk

There are lots for kids to do and see when you stay at Villa Doruk, starting with your own private swimming pool with easy step entry, and as there’s no set hours they can play and splash all day. The villa also has a high stone wall and fenced in grounds with a lawned gardens on which your children can play.

The nearest beaches are three and a half kilometres away; take your pick from Bitez, Gumbet, or Bodrum as to where to spend the day. Bitez Plaji is renowned for being family friendly, with fine sand, sun loungers and parasols, easy entry calm shallow crystal clear waters, water sports, including a fabulous fun banana boat, and lots of cafes and bars. Flamm beach is also noticeably both family and pet friendly, with two piers, and a cool breezy setting.

No trip to Konacik is complete without a family day at sea in one of the many private hire yachts with your own captain, or a shared group boat trip from the marina. Enjoy discovering hidden bays and secret coves where you can swim with the fishes, and learn the art of snorkelling.

A thirty-minute drive away is the charming fishing village of Yalikavak, where all the family can get aboard the Rib Adventure and ride the waves, take to the seas on the Bodrum Barracuda for scuba and snorkelling, or submerge yourselves in Oscar, the local submarine and see the sea from under the water. Yalikavak is also host to Y-Kidz, a club for children aged 3-12 years in York Marina, with a timetable of different and exciting activities throughout the week. Splash out in the Pirates Inn Aquapark, nine slides of fantastic fun for all the family, slip down the waterslides and play in the pools. If you dare, take the plunge down the three-storey, five hundred and thirty-four metre Navigator water slide, taking you through dark holes to land you in a pool. Take to the top of the water with an adventure as you tackle the local rivers on a raft. If surf isn’t their thing, try the turf with the Countryranch Equestrian Sports Club at Turgutreis, where your children can horse ride over sandy dunes, learn about dog training, follow excursion trails, or play in the children’s playground. For your older children an adrenalin jeep safari is just the thing, race around the area, with a chance to see traditional villages, and the local flora and fauna. Don’t miss a day at Fun Town Yashi Park in Ortakent, where there is something for all ages, including children’s playgrounds, horse riding, go karting, paintballing, table tennis, and competitions.

A day trip to Bodrum is well worth a visit, and only eight kilometres down the coast, with lots of public transport to get your there. Visit the medieval castle of St Peter’s built by the Knights of Rhodes, wonder at the ancient shipwreck ruins in the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, and admire the craftsmanship of eighteen sailing crafts at the Bodrum Maritime Museum. Make a day of it at Rabbit Island in Gumusluk, walk through the one-metre water to dry land, take a hike to the top for some stunning sea views, and most of all, don’t forget to feed the rabbits. Whilst you are there, look at the ancient city of Myndos, with its ruins of Christian churches, Roman roads, artefacts and monuments.

Travelling to Turkey
All British (and most other nationalities) citizens require a full 10-year passport with at least 6 months validity to enter Turkey. UK passport holders are exempt from visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date. For all other passports please visit the Turkish Government Website or the Turkish Consulate for details of whether you require a visa or not.

Whilst in Turkey local regulations require you keep your passport and a printed copy of your e-visa with you at all times.