This bath is a kind of sauna in the predominantly Arab area, the Iranian cultural circle and of course in Turkey can attest. The hammam is an important part of Islamic culture, and also bathing in Western Europe under the name "Turkish bath".
The difference to the well-known Finnish sauna is that the Hamam no dry sauna is but a steam bath, which often consists of marble and a circular deck area in the middle of the room (navel stone). In the public Hamams is separated by gender. It has either separate premises or the use of time for the visit of women and men varies. In the hotel facilities in Turkey can often Hamams share. Those who visited the Turkish bath gets a towel as a so-called loincloth (Pestemal). Within the facility are usually found on the walls a variety of sink with hot and cold water with which you regularly übergießt or by a swimming champion (Tellak) übergießen.
It is also next to the sauna much for the body and beauty treatments done. The men shave here often and the women epilieren her body in Islam is the removal of axillary or pubic hair obligation. For additional payment is also often massages or peelings. When peeling the skin by rubbing with Kese (rough glove from wild silk or goat hair) cleaned.
The Hamam serves alongside the cleansing ritual, the physical and mental relaxation and therefore follows the visit of the Turkish spa is a period of calm in a cooler room.
In Turkey can be found almost everywhere a bid either in the hotel or in separate facilities to Hamams.
Sunday, August 17
The limestone interval terraces of Pamukkale
Pamukkale a village in south-western Turkey near the city of Denizli has known about this place where hot springs limestone by this impressive limestone terraces interval may have caused. These terraces are on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
The result, these limestone terraces by the Calciumhydrogencarbonat saturated with water. The escape of carbon dioxide from the water, the solubility limit and it is white calcium carbonate in the form of travertine.
In the past, the hotel built above the terraces were demolished again, as this through the use of thermal water in the forfeiture beneficiary. With the help of a new irrigation system tries to the terraces of Pamukkale back to its original white state.
The result, these limestone terraces by the Calciumhydrogencarbonat saturated with water. The escape of carbon dioxide from the water, the solubility limit and it is white calcium carbonate in the form of travertine.
In the past, the hotel built above the terraces were demolished again, as this through the use of thermal water in the forfeiture beneficiary. With the help of a new irrigation system tries to the terraces of Pamukkale back to its original white state.
The Turkish Rivers
It is the most popular holiday region of Turkey for English tourists. The area with approximately 120 km of coastline extends over the southern coast of Antalya in the west to Cape Anamur in the east. Alanya is an important addition to Antalya city in this tourist area and the Turkish Riviera is one of the tourist centres of the country. The advantage is its very mild climate, the sea is even in October pleasantly warm, if you are lucky, you can even bathe in December yet. A popular recreation area for locals, especially the nearby Taurus Mountains. On the beaches of the Turkish Riviera can be found almost everywhere a wide range of water sports. Culture must also not lacking in this area is to visit the ruins of Perge, the Greek theater in Side, the Roman theatre in Aspendos or a tour of the city Anamur. Ideal times are the months of April to the end of June and then again at the end of September to November. The months of July and August are very hot and therefore not necessarily recommended.
Monday, August 11
The Kumru-Cesme
“Kumru” is a sandwich fabricated from blazon of bread, which is different to the Çeşme arena of Turkey and in accurate the Ilica district, area you can acquisition lots of Kumru stalls and restaurants, generally accessible able-bodied into the aboriginal hours of the morning.
The aliment is fabricated from 100% accustomed articles no additives are acclimated and afterwards the chef has been fabricated it is accustomed to blow so the aggrandize can assignment whilst occasionally actuality biconcave in a Grape Juice artefact accepted locally as “Pekmez.”
The accomplished chef is again broiled boring in a “kara firin” which reduces the aggregate by 10% and drives out all impurities. The final aftereffect is a tasty, accustomed and authentic Kumru aliment Roll.
The Kumru aliment is again abounding with a alternative of Sucuk, ham, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and added appetizing capacity afore actuality broiled over a charcoal barbecue and served.
Competition is aerial and as a aftereffect so is the quality, a appointment to Çesme / Ilica can not be complete after sampling one of these adorable sandwiches
The aliment is fabricated from 100% accustomed articles no additives are acclimated and afterwards the chef has been fabricated it is accustomed to blow so the aggrandize can assignment whilst occasionally actuality biconcave in a Grape Juice artefact accepted locally as “Pekmez.”
The accomplished chef is again broiled boring in a “kara firin” which reduces the aggregate by 10% and drives out all impurities. The final aftereffect is a tasty, accustomed and authentic Kumru aliment Roll.
The Kumru aliment is again abounding with a alternative of Sucuk, ham, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and added appetizing capacity afore actuality broiled over a charcoal barbecue and served.
Competition is aerial and as a aftereffect so is the quality, a appointment to Çesme / Ilica can not be complete after sampling one of these adorable sandwiches
Saturday, August 9
Bodrum, Turkey with Valtur
A Bodrum Turkey Classic holiday signed Valtur
The village Valtur, the line Classic, is located on a picturesque promontory on the coast of southwestern Turkey, 20 km from the city of Bodrum. The structure, 10 years ago, was found and restored by Valtur three years ago. It offers an opportunity to relax, but also to practice sailing (wind here is a constant presence) and to establish a contact with an ancient civilization which, although now entirely up to the Western standards, retains many of undisturbed its traditional characteristics.
The flight was a direct flight with Airfly from Milan Malpensa (takes about three hours), but there are also direct links with Rome, Catania, Verona. The treatment board is comfortable but not luxurious.
The airport: the airport of Bodrum / Milas is small but very modern and comfortable.
The village Valtur
And 'open from May to September. As a small, but very well equipped, winds on terraces along a slight slope that ends in the small inlet where the beach is located. The plant is still green inside recently, but already allows a discreet flowering and good grey areas. The payments for services not included are made with a Quick pay that is delivered upon arrival.
The position: enjoys a privileged view on a coast full of promontories and inlets. It is less than an hour from both the city of Bodrum.
The rooms are about 202, located both in the main structure (which also houses the reception, a bar and a restaurant) or in small bungalows in stone. All are equipped with porch or balcony. They are of medium size, furnished with taste, but a lot of simplicity, equipped with air conditioning, fridges, television, telephone. There are two suites that have large terraces with panoramic views.
The bathrooms are medium size, with bath and shower, hair dryer. No provision is made for the supply of products courtesy.
Reception: efficient sort in the arrival of many contemporary guests is in direct liaison with the office of booking of excursions, boutiques and a bar.
The restaurants are two, both in facing a swimming pool, both a self service, with a buffet rich and varied. They square tables for eight, so as to facilitate the socialization of the guests. That is very wide, with a large area outdoors, the second in direct connection to the beach, is smaller: it is therefore necessary to book in advance. Late in the evening becomes pizzeria and disco.
The bars are three. The largest, in central body that also houses the reception, allows on a terrace overlooking the picturesque backdrop. Another is next to the second restaurant and a third is on the beach.
The theatre: in tribute traditional architecture of the place, is a true amphitheatre, very close to the sea. The shows are good, managed by the animators.
The beach rather thin, about 200 metres long, at the bottom of a deep bay, is a little 'suffocated. It is made up of real sand, but by a rock a little 'earthy. But the water is crystal clear and colors drugs. Good budget of umbrellas and chairs. You can practise beach volleyball and rent the equipment for snorkeling. A short boat allows exits from the bay.
Pools: three are on different levels: the largest is at the reception, the second on the same terrace, slightly above the level of the beach, which houses one of the restaurants. A third is inside the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center: the setting characteristic of turkish bath. But there are also sauna, gym and reserved beds for the various treatments.
Communications: all mobile phones have coverage; Internet is only on request and the connection is intermittent.
Activities: there is a simple but functional hosting three small clubs that can accommodate children, divided according to age, from 5 years to 16. The three tennis courts (unfortunately in a very windy area) are also lit at night. There is also a field for archery, table tennis, a rudimentary bowls.
But the strong point are the water sports: you can use, with the instructor or alone, canoes and a considerable number of sailboats of various tonnage and levels of difficulty.
The excursions
A Bodrum. You can bring in this lively seaside resort with a shuttle leaving every half hour from the village. But Bodrum was also the ancient Halicarnassus, and if the famous Mausoleum, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only ruins remain tell, there is however to visit a castle Templar which houses archeological remains recovered from the sea.
A Ephesus. By departing from the reception four hour bus to a center of great archaeological significance, are still visible throughout the plan and a large part of monuments of a big port centre of the classical theatre from the houses of pleasure, decorated with fountains of statues.
A Turgutreis or Milas. By departing from the reception an hour bus door to these centres where children on certain days there is a picturesque market.
Around the Baie Blue. With departure dall'imbarcadero beach next to a boat vagabonda for nearby creeks. It 'an opportunity to dive in crystal clear waters and see how vast and yet uncontaminated this frastagliatissima coast.
The village Valtur, the line Classic, is located on a picturesque promontory on the coast of southwestern Turkey, 20 km from the city of Bodrum. The structure, 10 years ago, was found and restored by Valtur three years ago. It offers an opportunity to relax, but also to practice sailing (wind here is a constant presence) and to establish a contact with an ancient civilization which, although now entirely up to the Western standards, retains many of undisturbed its traditional characteristics.
The flight was a direct flight with Airfly from Milan Malpensa (takes about three hours), but there are also direct links with Rome, Catania, Verona. The treatment board is comfortable but not luxurious.
The airport: the airport of Bodrum / Milas is small but very modern and comfortable.
The village Valtur
And 'open from May to September. As a small, but very well equipped, winds on terraces along a slight slope that ends in the small inlet where the beach is located. The plant is still green inside recently, but already allows a discreet flowering and good grey areas. The payments for services not included are made with a Quick pay that is delivered upon arrival.
The position: enjoys a privileged view on a coast full of promontories and inlets. It is less than an hour from both the city of Bodrum.
The rooms are about 202, located both in the main structure (which also houses the reception, a bar and a restaurant) or in small bungalows in stone. All are equipped with porch or balcony. They are of medium size, furnished with taste, but a lot of simplicity, equipped with air conditioning, fridges, television, telephone. There are two suites that have large terraces with panoramic views.
The bathrooms are medium size, with bath and shower, hair dryer. No provision is made for the supply of products courtesy.
Reception: efficient sort in the arrival of many contemporary guests is in direct liaison with the office of booking of excursions, boutiques and a bar.
The restaurants are two, both in facing a swimming pool, both a self service, with a buffet rich and varied. They square tables for eight, so as to facilitate the socialization of the guests. That is very wide, with a large area outdoors, the second in direct connection to the beach, is smaller: it is therefore necessary to book in advance. Late in the evening becomes pizzeria and disco.
The bars are three. The largest, in central body that also houses the reception, allows on a terrace overlooking the picturesque backdrop. Another is next to the second restaurant and a third is on the beach.
The theatre: in tribute traditional architecture of the place, is a true amphitheatre, very close to the sea. The shows are good, managed by the animators.
The beach rather thin, about 200 metres long, at the bottom of a deep bay, is a little 'suffocated. It is made up of real sand, but by a rock a little 'earthy. But the water is crystal clear and colors drugs. Good budget of umbrellas and chairs. You can practise beach volleyball and rent the equipment for snorkeling. A short boat allows exits from the bay.
Pools: three are on different levels: the largest is at the reception, the second on the same terrace, slightly above the level of the beach, which houses one of the restaurants. A third is inside the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center: the setting characteristic of turkish bath. But there are also sauna, gym and reserved beds for the various treatments.
Communications: all mobile phones have coverage; Internet is only on request and the connection is intermittent.
Activities: there is a simple but functional hosting three small clubs that can accommodate children, divided according to age, from 5 years to 16. The three tennis courts (unfortunately in a very windy area) are also lit at night. There is also a field for archery, table tennis, a rudimentary bowls.
But the strong point are the water sports: you can use, with the instructor or alone, canoes and a considerable number of sailboats of various tonnage and levels of difficulty.
The excursions
A Bodrum. You can bring in this lively seaside resort with a shuttle leaving every half hour from the village. But Bodrum was also the ancient Halicarnassus, and if the famous Mausoleum, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only ruins remain tell, there is however to visit a castle Templar which houses archeological remains recovered from the sea.
A Ephesus. By departing from the reception four hour bus to a center of great archaeological significance, are still visible throughout the plan and a large part of monuments of a big port centre of the classical theatre from the houses of pleasure, decorated with fountains of statues.
A Turgutreis or Milas. By departing from the reception an hour bus door to these centres where children on certain days there is a picturesque market.
Around the Baie Blue. With departure dall'imbarcadero beach next to a boat vagabonda for nearby creeks. It 'an opportunity to dive in crystal clear waters and see how vast and yet uncontaminated this frastagliatissima coast.
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