Welcome to Horizon Sky Beach Resort. Signature Resorts would like to wish you a warm welcome to Horizon Sky and hope you enjoy your stay.

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1 Welcome to Horizon Sky Beach Resort Signature Resorts would like to wish you a warm welcome to Horizon Sky and hope you enjoy your stay. 1

2 Signature Resorts Office Address: Gökliman Mevkii Horizon Sky Sitesi Tepeköy Tatil Sitesi Yanı Kıyıkışlacık Köyü Milas Muğla Tel: Fax: Wifi Internet Skyhotspot Password : sky15sky15 The Pool Lounge Restaurant The Pool Lounge Restaurant and Bar is open 7 days a week and serves food from 8am to 10.30pm. Drinks continue until midnight. Snacks and everyday items such as toilet roll, washing powder can be purchased from the market. Horizon Sky Boat The boat service for all Horizon Sky guests operates 7 days a week. Please refer to the timetable attached. Please notify a member of the Signature Resorts team 1 hour prior to the time you wish to travel. Drinking Water Drinking tap water is not recommended. To be on the safe side, only drink water from sealed bottles on sale in all markets and shops. Bottled water is available from the Pool Bar Lounge market. Average Climate Information April May June July August September October 21 / / / / / / / 75 (Centigrade / Fahrenheit) Average Sea Temperature April May June July August September October 16 / / / / / / / 70 (Centigrade / Fahrenheit) 2

3 Average Hours of Sunshine per day April May June July August September October Emergency &Health Services Ambulance 112 Directory Assistance Fire Department 110 Forest Fires 177 Jandarma 156 Universal Hospital Bodrum Kavaklı Sarnıç Caddesi No.1 Konacık Tel: (0252) Özel Bodrum Hospital Türk kuyusu Mah No33-35 Tel: (0252) İzan Sağlık Hastanesi Milas Hayıtlı Mah No 21 Tel: (0252) Güllük Sağlık Ocağı / Gulluk Health Center Tel: (0252) From Monday to Friday 8:30am to 16pm Across the Gulluk Diasa in the center Kıyıkıslacık Health Center Iasos Tel: (0252) Dr Dilek Wednesday & Friday - 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday,Thursday 9am to 12 noon Pharmacies (Eczane) Most pharmacies are open from Monday to Saturday during normal working hours and are qualified to provide certain medical services such as taking blood pressure, giving injections, clean and bandage minor wounds and suggest medication for common ailments. The nearest pharmacy to Horizon Sky is in the village of Iasos: Kıyıkışlacık Eczanesi Tel: (0252)

4 Hayal Eczanesi in Güllük by ATM machines Tel: (0252) Mosquitoes It would be advisable to use DEET-based insect repellent to help avoid Mosquitoes bites which can cause irritation and also infections. Electricity The electrical current in Turkey is 220V AC, 50Hz. Wall sockets are the round two-pin European type. Traffic In Turkey, traffic drives on the right. Be aware and prepared at all times as drivers often pull out and overtake, sometimes on blind bends, without indicating. Some road conditions around the site to the main rood are poor so watch out for potholes, animals on the roads and vehicles driving with their lights off at night!! It is advisable to carry your passport and driving licence at all times when driving just in case the Polis or Jandarma stop you to carry out a routine check. Currency Currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TL) = 100 Kurus (KR). Bank notes are in denominations of TL: 200 TL 100 TL, 50 TL, 20 TL, 10 TL, and 5 TL Coins are in denominations of : 1 TL, 50 KR, 25 KR, 10 KR, 5 KR and 1 Kurus. Banks Banks are generally open from 09:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 every week day, although not all banks close during lunch and some even open on Saturdays. Banking transactions can be carried out in Turkish Lira or foreign currencies and most provide a bureau de change service in English. Communication Exchange Offices Foreign currency exchange offices (döviz bürosu) can be easily found throughout the local area and Bodrum. Some offer better exchange rates than banks and hotels and in most cases do not charge commission on cash transactions. Commission is normally charged for travellers and bank cheques. Rates change from office to office so shop around to get the best deal. 4

5 Satis: Aliş: Selling Buying Currency also be changed at most hotels. Credit Cards Most types are cards are widely accepted although this may not be the case in the local markets. Tipping It is standard practice to tip although some establishments may add a service charge to the bill. If no service charge has been included, 10% gratuity is normal. Tourist Information Tel: (0252) Cargo DHL UPS Consulates in Bodrum The Office of the British Honorary Consulate The Honorary Consul of Germany - Gülay Kaman Kaplan The Honorary Consul of Austria - Fatma Neyir Suer The Honorary Consul of France - Gündüz Nalbantoğlu The Honorary Consul of Finland - Dr Sezgin Gökmen Post Office The central post office called PTT is located on the main road into Bodrum called Cevat Şakir Caddesi). Opening hours are 09:00-12:30 and 13:00-15:00 There is another one in Güllük by Migros Supermarket Tel: (0252) Payphones There are many public telephone booths in and around Bodrum Peninsula which can be used by purchasing a phone card or a token from various shops or post offices. Some accept major credit cards. Mobile phones The main networks in Turkey are Turkcell,Vodafone and Avea, which have good coverage as well as competitive rates. These can be purchased at one of the many mobile phone shops in and around Bodrum and Güllük 5

6 International Calls To make an international call, dial 00 followed by the international telephone code. For all international calls dial 00 + country code + telephone number (minus the area code s first 0 ) International Telephone Codes Australia 61 Japan 81 Austria 43 Norway 47 Belgium 32 Russia 7 Denmark 45 Spain 34 Finland 358 Sweden 46 France 33 Switzerland 41 Germany 49 Turkey 90 Greece 30 UK 44 Holland 31-1 Ukraine 380 Ireland 353 USA 1 Israel 972 Yugoslavia 381 Italy 39 Local Turkish Area Codes: Ankara 312 Antalya 242 Istanbul 212 and 216 Izmir 232 Muğla 252 Travel Airports The nearest airport is Bodrum International Airport. Bodrum Airport Izmir Airport Dalaman Airport Car Hire There are many car hire companies available, some also rent out motorcycles and bicycles. Always thoroughly check the rental contract and insurance policy details before agreeing to hire a vehicle. 6

7 Local Transport The dolmuş (minibus) is the cheapest form of public transportation to travel around with routes to local villages and small towns. Fares are paid during the journey to the driver and will differ depending upon the company providing the service. For timetable information please contact the Signature office. Intercity bus services offer services to destinations throughout Turkey, the office of which can be found at Bodrum Bus Terminal (Otogar) in Bodrum and Milas Bus Terminal in Milas where a ticket (bilet) must be purchased in advance. Taxi Turkish taxis are yellow and are fitted with meters and can be found waiting by the side of the road and parked at taxi ranks. Fares will vary dependent upon the time of day but note that the daily rate (gündüz) is cheaper than the night rate (gece). Check to see if the driver has started the meter and that the correct rate is applied before your journey begins. Güllük Taxi Rank is located near the middle of the harbour. Boat Tours Daily boat tours can be taken from most local towns and villages including Güllük, Bodrum and Torba. Routes and prices vary dependent upon the operator. You can contact with site office for your bookings. Ferries The Bodrum Express Ferry Tel: ( 025) The ferry travels to Kos as follows:- Days: Everday Departs: 09:30 Returns: 16:30 Price: 15 Euro- single 17 Euro return Travels to Datça start from 15 th of May, Departs: 09:30 Returns: 16:30 Useful Words & Phrases Hello Merhaba mer-ha-ba Goodbye Hoşçakal 7

8 hosh-cha -kal Yes Evet e-vet No Hayir ha-yuhr Please Lütfen lewt-fen Thank You Teşekkür ederim te-shek-kewr e-de-reem Excuse me, please Affedersiniz af-federsseeneez Cheers Şerefe sherefeh Do you speak English? İngilizce konuşuyor musunuz? een-gee-leez-je ko-noo-shoo-yor moo-soo- nooz Can you help me? Bana yardım edebilir misiniz? bana yarduhm edebeeleer mee-seeneez How much is it? Bunun fiyatı ne kadar? Boonoon fee-yatuh neh kadar Do you take credit cards? Kredi kartı Kabul ediyor musunuz? Kredee kartuh kabool edeeyor moo soonooz 8

9 Can I pay by cheque? Çekle ödeyebilir miyim? Chekleh urdeh-yebeeleer mee-yeem Food & Drink Staples çorba chor-ba soup ekmek ek-mek bread peynir pay-neer cheese piliç/tavuk pee-leech/ta-vook chicken pirinç/pilav pee-reench/pee-lav rice yumurta yoo-moor-ta- eggs Condiments kara biber ka-ra bee-ber black pepper şeker she-ker sugar tuz tooz salt Cooking Terms buğulama boo-oolama steamed füme few-meh smoked ızgara uhz-ga-ra grilled tava ta-va fried Main Courses börek boo-rek flaky pastry parcels bursa (iskender) kebap boor-sa ees-ken-der ke-bab döner kebab on pide with yogurt, melted butter and tomato sauce. döner kebap der-ner ke-bab meat packed onto a vertical skewer, then roasted and sliced off. gözleme gerz-le-me savoury crepe laced with spinach, cheese or potato. karışık ızgara ka-ruh-shunk uhz-ga-ra mixed grill (lamb) köfte kerf-te meatballs şiş kebap sheesh ke-bab cubes of meat grilled on a skewer Seafood ahtapot ah-ta-pot octopus balik bal-uhlk fish çipura chee-poo-ra gilt head bream 9

10 ıstakoz uh-stak-oz lobster ızgara balik uhz-ga-ra bal-uhlk grilled fish kalamar ka-la-mar squid levrek lev-rek sea bass Fruit (Meyve) & Vegetables (Sebze) biber bee-ber capsicum/bell pepper domates do-ma-tes tomato elma el-ma apple havuç ha-vooch carrot Drinks çay chai tea bira bee-ra beer buz booz ice maden suyu ma-den soo-yoo mineral water meyve suyu may-ve soo-yoo fruit juice rakı ra-ku grape spirit infused with ainseed şarap sha-rap wine su soo water süt sewt milk Market Days Markets days offer items from food to textiles and household goods on the following days:- Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Place Türbükü Bodrum (Fabric Bazaar) Gölköy Milas - A large street market selling traditional Handicrafts and fresh foood Zeytinlikuyu ( 10 minutes away from Horizon sky) Gümüşlük Gündoğan Ortakent Bitez Güllük (Fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, clothes) Bodrum (Fresh Fruit vegetables,spices 1 st day) Yalıkavak) 10

11 Friday Saturday Sunday Bodrum ( main day) Iasos Konacık Yalıçiftlik Turgutreis Mumcular Gümbet Bitez - Second hand market every Sunday Restaurants Güllük Kırçın Cafe &Restaurant ( Fish Restaurant) Palm Beach Berkhan Restaurant Fuego Bodrum Musto Eski Çeşme Mah. Neyzen Tevfik Cd No:130 (0252) Memedof ( Fish & Mezes ) Neyzen Tevfik Cd No:234 (0252) Tango Restaurant : Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi Denizhan Et Lokantası (Meat & Kebap) Atatürk Bulvarı No. 277 Konacık Tel: (0252) Meyhaneler Sokağı ( a passage become with many restaurants and fish shops) İlhan Berk Sok No Shoppings Migros ( supermarket) Güllük, Bodrum and Milas 11

12 Tansaş( supermarket) Güllük, Bodrum and Milas Kipa (Tesco) Ortakent, Bodrum, Güllük and Milas Metro Gross Market Ortakent Koctaş ( B&Q) Ortakent Teknosa (elektro Market) Yokuşbaşi Bodrum Shopping Malls Milta Bodrum Marina Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi No. 5 Tel: (0252) Oasis Shopping and Culture Centre Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi Tel: (0252) Midtown Shopping Center On the main road to Ortakent Nightlife Marina Yacht Club Milta Bodrum Marina (0252) Mavi Bar (The oldest bar in a traditional bodrum house) Cumhuriyet Caddesi No. 17 (0252) Mandalin (different bands every night) Carşı Mah 1025 sok By Jack Neyzen Tevfik Cad

13 Museums & Sites of Interest Bodrum Castle & Underwater Archaeology Museum Tel: (0252) Opening hours: 08:30 18:30 Entrance Fee: 20 TL Closed on Mondays Mausoleum Tel: (0252) Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 08:30-17:30 (June 2012 onwards) Entrance Fee: 8 TL Myndos Gate & The Ottoman Tower Open 24 hours and is free of charge. The Ancient Theatre A variety of shows and concerts are performed at the theatre throughout the summer season. Güllük Güllük is an authentic fishing village with friendly bars, small sea front fish restaurants, beaches and calm, clear seas. Torba A pretty coastal village, with a picturesque mountain backdrop and a typically Turkish, peaceful atmosphere. Here you will find a small pebble beach and a compact harbour. Restaurants are limited but authentic. Türbükü A pretty, traditional fishing village set on a peninsula hillside. With crystal clear waters, excellent seafood restaurants and trendy bars, Türbükü is a fashionable hotspot for Turkish celebrities. Ortakent Ortakent is a large village situated in the centre of Bodrum Peninsula and is famous for its attractive 17 th Century tower houses and architecture. These tower houses were built by locals to protect themselves from the dangers coming from the sea. The market, selling fresh fruit and vegetables is open every Wednesday. Kargı Beach is certainly one of the best beaches in the Bodrum Peninsula with its white sand and palm trees, camel rides are available. 13

14 Gümbet Gümbet offers one of the longest and most popular beach on the peninsula. This is considered the place to go for entertainment and water sports. Yalikavak Yalikavak is one of the oldest fishing villages in Bodrum, with many of its inhabitants still seafarers. It is also famous for its citrus trees, fish and new marina. Visit the village bazaar for souvenirs, textiles and rugs. Belediye Cami Deniz Göl Harabeler Havaalanı Kale Kilise Köprü Liman Meydan Müze Otogar Plaj Şehir Merkez Giriş Çıkışı Açık Kapalı Sigara Içilmez Tuvaletler Bay Bayan Dur Girilmez Tehlikeli Yavaş Otoyol Tek Yön Signs Town Hall Mosque Sea Lake Ruins Airport Castle/Fortress Church Bridge Harbour/Port Town Square Museum Bus Station Beach Town Centre Entrance Exit Open Closed No Smoking Toilets/WC Male Female Stop No Entry Danger Slow Down Freeway One Way 14