Olu weather

by **euphmag** on Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:29 am

Only 3 weeks to go now before I head to Olu Deniz and the Magic Tulip Hotel.....CANT WAIT!!!

Just wondering what the weather has been like recently. Is it likely to be extremely hot during the evenings as well as in the days or is there often a breeze?

Also, do resaurants have air-con etc.......

Thanks

by **Brains** on Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:31 pm

Hi we head out to the Magic Tulip 28th July and the kids cannot wait!!!
We have never been to Turkey so really do not know what to expect!!

Thanks.

by **ilovehols** on Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:08 am

Back yesterday weather fantastic, was up to 44 in day and some nights were 29!!!!!
enjoy

by **Brains** on Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:24 pm

Thanks very much for the info, were there many places to keep cool, were you hassled at all, roughly what would you say average meal spend per day was??.......trying to calculate the spending money!!!! how did you pay lira, sterling and is there a bank ???

by **ilovehols** on Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:38 pm

Hi I stayed in hisaronu but visited olu. We paid about £35 for 2 courses and drinks but most places have set meals cheaper. Olu is a bit more expensive than Hisaronu.
The bars shut there doors at 12 o'clock and put on the air con, although it was that hot its wants where your sweating loads!!
I got some lira before i left and took rest in english but the rate was the same as home, I used the cash points and got charged £2 each time.
They dont tend to hassle you too much these days exceot the markets but do bather with them as a bag they wanted £25 for was bought by us for £10, as soon as you show them the money they cant resist.
Do got to Hisaronu for a night out and a meal, its on 10 mins bus ride and costs about a pound.
Take some good mozzie spray i got bite to death.
hope this helps

by **Brains** on Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:46 pm

Many thanks ilovehols, do you have any more tips for us!!!........we dont really know what to expect, is it a safe place for the kids and plenty to do in olu???

Whats the cost of a glass of wine, beer, spirit etc
are there loads of varied restaurants ???

will 2k be enough for a family of five???

Once again many thanks for all your help and advice !!!

by **ilovehols** on Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:21 am

Hi I would say turkey is prob one of only place I'd walk alon at night and feel safe, the turks are very friendly and love children.
The cost of drinks is about 350 for large beer 500 for wine spirts and cocktails around 8-10.
There plaenty of resturants some even do mixed like chinese indian and mexican, also in olu there is a Thai and sushi place.
Do try the turkish food its lovely.
We spent around £1200 for 2 weeks 2 adults, that included eating every meal out and trips and bag, tshirts dvd and gifts.
Our hotel was a lot cheaper for food and drinks than going out but I have heard thats not always the case.
Any more help just shout!

by **ilovehols** on Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:22 am

for got to say them drinks prices are in lira not £££

by **Brains** on Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:35 pm

Many thanks for clearing up some issues and i feel ican now relax and enjoy the holiday!!!!..............did you visit the blue lagoon and is there anywhere close to olu you recomend???

by **ilovehols** on Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:26 pm

yes did visit it, its very hot in the day time, the night they have another beach witch they put giant bean bag chairs down and you can watch the sun sets its fab.
we went on a boat trip which was good all day including bbq dinner was £10. also visited the Yaka park and Saklikent which were great days out. Theres is loads to do but we didnt do too many with the heat. There are many travel agents about who will book and give you advice but shop around as there so bargins to be had.
http://www.turkeyinphotos.com/saklikent.htm this will give you some trip ideas.
Also visit the hisaronu market on monday for some good buys go early morning or late afternoon when not so hot.