Amy Adejokun
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A club on a human scale that will charm you with its authenticity, charming setting, and fun activities. You will feel at home in the countryside.
By the sea, 1 mile from the fishing village of Sigacik and 37 miles from Izmir airport (allow 50 minutes for the transfer). It is located close to the Club Atlantis.
With their patchwork bedspreads, the bed bases on tiled floors and the large black dialling telephone, the rooms have a pleasant rustic charm. As for the equipment, the style is pretty zen. They have a shower, terrace, air conditioning, and that's all (unless you have neighbours, in which case you will suffer from the inadequate soundproofing.
Built in 1991 opposite the Greek island of Samos, in a very natural setting, the Club Teos has 148 rooms set in several 2-storey houses in pastel colours and pink tiles. The whole complex, with its little paved pathways, vines and laurel trees, resembles a small, traditional Aegean village which gently slopes down to the beach, where all the facilities are handily located. These include a pool, disco room/auditorium with terrace, restaurant and baby club (with trained staff). A simple, unpretentious club in a friendly atmosphere.
Meals are served as a buffet in an indoor and outdoor restaurant that is soberly decorated. Despite the good balance between international cuisine and local specialities, the starters are not very varied and the dishes are not convincing. However, the range of Turkish patisseries is remarkable and you can have a 1/4 litre of table wine for free.
Below the hotel, in front of the pool and snack bar, is a small private bay that is very quiet and pretty. The sandy beach (with rocks in the water) has parasols and loungers. The diving and watersports centre, as well as the activities office, are on site.
The region is very windy, which is ideal for windsurfers or on hot days.
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tennis, (2), water skiing, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, beach volley, basketball, horse riding, jet ski, sailing, paddle boats, canoe, step, bums and tums, archery
With its two panoramic towers, three football arenas, eleven restaurants and innumerable illuminated lifts, the Adakule offers a vast range of activities in a slightly off-beat setting...
Built along the Ladies Beach to the south of Kusadasi, the Asena has just been renovated in a modern style that will suit clubbing fans. Between trips out, you can go to the restaurant, mini-pool, and enjoy the beautiful view from the panoramic terrace.
Small houses in a light architectural style inspired by antiquity - this is the Atlantis club which occupies a small hill where there are caves and private creeks. Relaxation, leisure activities, sports and gastronomy are the assets of this feel-good club.
Situated in Cesme by the sea, the Boyalik Beach is a medium-sized club with simple services for a 100% French-speaking clientele. With faithful staff and clients, its focus is friendliness and activities.
The Club Yali has all the features required for active holidays in a 100% French-speaking atmosphere. Its various leisure facilities, sustained activities, kids' club and friendly atmosphere make it ideal for families and clubbers alike.
The Club Sultan is set in luxurious gardens next to a superb creek sheltered from the wind. Its exceptional location and multiple pools and gardens make it one of the nicest hotels in Gumuldur.
The Cactus Paradise is a member of the Turkish Cactus Hotels chain and, just like its nearby cousin, the Club Yali, from the same group, it has good quality facilities although perhaps a little thinner on the ground. The entertainment here, however, is certainly more discreet, so guests can choose the kind of holiday that suits them best. The main building was constructed in 2004 and is severely lacking in the charm department, although the outdoor facilities are certainly spacious enough to accommodate all of the hotel's guests comfortably, even during high season.
The brand new, recently completed Paloma Pasha is already considered as one of the jewels in the Club Eldorador crown. Ideally located at the far end of Ozdere beach, this upmarket establishment offers a 24 hour ultra-inclusive board basis and will undoubtedly be popular with well-being enthusiasts, as it also boasts a wonderful spa. Not only that, children will enjoy the waterslides, sports enthusiasts will be pleased to discover the hotel's fitness centre and many other sports facilities, and those who enjoy fine dining will be delighted with the 3 gourmet restaurants. The hotel's absolutely gigantic swimming pool actually runs right around the resort!
Very recent, the Sheraton hotel is the most upmarket in the region. Programme: luxury, calm and sumptuousness, and quality services.
The Mövenpick Hotel Izmir is a comfortable and convenient choice in this seaside Turkish city. This five-star address attracts a mixed foreign and mostly business clientele but it's a smart choice for any holidaymaker looking for location, location, location.
With a private marina full of yachts and sailing boats, the Dauphin d'Or is reminiscent of Monaco. Located in Cesme bay, this vast holiday village offers all the facilities and comfort you would expect from a quality hotel.
The Richmond Ephesus is a large modern hotel located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Its villas, pools with slide, and welcoming attitude to children mean that it is great for families.
The Club Sultan is set in luxurious gardens next to a superb creek sheltered from the wind. Its exceptional location and multiple pools and gardens make it one of the nicest hotels in Gumuldur.
Built on a rocky peninsula, the Korumar hotel has a beautiful panoramic view over two bays, and is only 1 mile from the centre of Kusadasi. Its private creek, large pool and many facilities with sea view make it particularly pleasant.
The Ephesus Princess is a large complex located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. With its endless list of leisure facilities, sound system amphitheatre, kids club to the glory of Disney, aquapark and heliport... it could almost be America!
The Surmeli Efes, located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, has all the activities you would expect from a modern hotel. However, it could do with some renovation.