Turkey is a dream holiday destination that combines all of the key ingredients of the perfect getaway – sun, sand, culture and cuisine. However, it appears that the country can now add another notch to its belt as it rapidly gains a reputation as a sporting haven.
For lovers of all outdoor activities, you can’t go wrong with holidays in Palmiye, Turkey. They offer an endless list of quality facilities and attractions to choose from. For anyone planning a sporting getaway in Palmiye, here’s a look at some tips for planning your dream holiday.
Things to do
Situated between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, lovers of the great outdoors are spoilt for choice when it comes to holidaying in Palmiye. Beach-bums can kick back and relax on the shore lined with fragrant orange trees, while walking fans should pack their hiking boots.
There are endless paths and treks to choose from in the surrounding mountainside, while for water lovers there are plenty of watersports that are sure to keep you entertained.
Facilities
When choosing the right accommodation for you and your group it’s worthwhile opting for a resort that features a range of excellent sporting facilities. If you’re planning an outdoor holiday and hoping to test out everything from your tennis swing to your sailing technique, then it’s a good idea to find a resort that offers these options inclusively. This will help you to cut down on the overall cost of your holiday and save you time spent organising a busy itinerary.
The Club Med Palmiye offers everything from windsurfing and Archery through to Aquadynamic and Pilates.
However, it’s not just unconventional and obscure sports like these on offer, with excellent facilities for lovers of basketball, beach volleyball, football and water polo. It is also worth noting that with 12 different tennis courts to choose from, opting for a Club Med resort guarantees that you won’t have to wait your turn to use facilities during a busy season.
If you like the great outdoors but prefer your activities at a more leisurely pace then you’re spoilt for choice in Palmiye. The resorts offer a range of indoor, outdoor and paddling pools.
Other tips for travelling to Turkey
Palmiye is perfectly located on the Southern Turkish coastline for seaside getaways at any time of the year. Unlike the more extreme inland regions, Turkey’s coast experiences moderate winter temperatures and hot, humid summers. This means that it’s great to catch some winter sun or stronger summer rays.
When handling money you should watch out for the Yeni Turk Lira, which was used between 2005 and 2008 to try and beat inflation. It’s no longer valid so be sure to only accept the lira, which is now considerably more stable.
In terms of tipping, in cheap restaurants it’s always polite to leave a few coins in the change tray. However, at more serious restaurants the usual custom is to automatically add 10% or 15% as a service charge to your bill. If you’re dining at more expensive establishments they will often add it automatically.