Practicalities & Car Hire

Weekly Markets

The Akyaka market is held on a Wednesday, the Dalyan market on a Saturday, the Köyceğiz market on a Monday, and the Muğla market on a Thursday. 

Traders set up their stalls in each market place from about 08:00, and it goes on until dusk. On display are an extraordinary mixture of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, honey, olives and much more. As well as traditional fabrics, you can find a whole range of T-shirts, jeans and bags. There are several places where you can eat overlooking the market places. Here, you can take a break while you watch the hustle and bustle.

On a smaller scale, the traditional local market in Gökova, neighbouring Akyaka, is only four kilometres away. Each Saturday the locals and the residents meet here to shop and chat.

Muğla comes alive on market day. Handicrafts, textiles, glassware, as well as high quality fresh food are all on offer at affordable prices. There’s plenty of haggling and jostling as people make their way through the narrow aisles while vendors compete for attention. Thursday’s Muğla market is by far the most interesting and traditional of the street markets in this area. As well as its fascinating market, Muğla’s Arasta Bazaar is also worth exploring. It comprises a network of narrow alleyways at the base of a hillside which boasts some of Turkey’s finest Ottoman houses. Here, craftsmen and notable blacksmiths work and trade.

Getting Out & About

Our properties are ideally located for exploration of the Lycian coast, whether by dolmuş, car or on foot.

Walks, Treks & Drives in the Region

Detailed information on the plentiful variety of walks, treks and drives is available prior to your departure in our informative Exclusive Escapes Guide.

By Dolmuş

Dolmuş are little mini-buses, and they’re a colourful feature of Turkish life. They’re also the cheapest way to get about. Dolmuş means ‘stuffed’ and you’ll soon appreciate how apt the name is when you see one in action! They tend to fill up quite quickly, especially on market days when it seems as if the whole world piles in – livestock and all. Dolmuş run from early morning to late evening over a specified route to the destination displayed on the front windscreen, or as announced by a boy on the bus (who will also collect your fare). There are no dolmuş stops – just stand on the side of the road and flag one down. At the point where you wish to get off, you’ll need to exclaim ‘Inmek istiyorum’ meaning ‘I want to get off’. If this seems too intimidating, the drivers will usually respond to a loud, ‘Stop, please!’ Please be warned that the local dolmuş service can be somewhat irregular..

By Taxi

Taxis are easily identified. The bright yellow taxis operate either a meter system (with a supplement after midnight) or a fixed tariff. It’s a good idea to agree the price in advance if it’s not a metered taxi. Taxis should be pre-booked from our properties in the region.

By Car

The inclusive vehicle provided with our properties in the region offers the freedom to explore the region at your leisure.