Turkey is divided into Europe and Asia and is separated by the Dardanelles. The Sea of Marmara and the Bosphurus is the straight connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara

Turkey conjures up media generated visions of sultans and harems, splendour and squalor, mystery and intrigue however these inaccurate and outdated stereotypes evaporate once you arrive there. It is fast becoming a favourite holiday destination, is rapidly modernising and hopes to join the EU within the next ten years.

This vibrant country is three times bigger than the UK and has a history of civilisation going back to 7500 BC some 10,000 years. There are numerous historical places to visit and the scenery and beaches are some of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world. It is also one of only eight countries in the world that is completely self-sufficient.

TURUNC
- pronounced Tur-runch

Turunc is a Turkish village paradise surrounded by mountains,pine forests leading to its natural beauty. It lies 25km from Marmaras which offers a lively town centre for shopping and a vibrant nightlife. Turunce nightlife is low key offering an assortment of bars and restaurants.

Turunc is a settlement that began in the Hellenistic age with settlers earning their living from mountain herbs and bee keping and this continues with some families today producing delicious pine honey.

The bay has a wonderful natural beauty and is surrounded by pine forests mountains and the Mediterranean sea.

The village lies 23km south of Marmaris a vibrant town for anyone who is looking for shops numerous restaurants and a busy nightlife Access to this from Turunc can be made by road through the mountains or the river bus that runs every half an hour from Turunc.

Although the village of Turunc is much more relaxed and tranquil it still offers many water sport activities and is a wonderful place to relax at the many cafes and restaurants overlooking the beautiful blue Mediterranean As with all villages it has a very relaxed atmosphere and the people are so friendly it is impossible to not feel welcomed and at home. For this reason visitors return year after year to this beautiful part of Turkey.

Turunc is on a peninsular commonly named Bozburun. The village of Bozburun is renowned world wide for it’s yacht building. Hiring a car from the local agent will enable you to explore the riches of the peninsular including idyllic bays, coves historical sights and spectacular views over the Mediterranean.