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THT Hotel Pelin-Calis

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Hotel PelinThis delightful hotel occupies a prime beach front setting in a peaceful, rural location. The hotel is brightly furnished throughout, creating a relaxed and informal atmosphere and there’s a friendly team of staff to look after you. Fethiye is 5 kilometres away and Dalaman airport is 55 kilometres. Dalaman airport is 55km away.

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THT Alize Hotel-Oludeniz

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Alize HotelThe Alize hotel is set in a valley very close to the sea, surrounded by pine clad mountains. The hotel is idealy situated in its own picturesque gardens, a very tranquil setting for peaceful relaxing holiday if all you want to do is sit around the pool.

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THT Karbel Beach Hotel-Oludeniz

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Karbel Beach HotelThe Karbel Hotel has been a favourite Oludeniz Hotel with guests over the years. Approx 400m to the beach and shops, bars and restaurants. The Karbel Hotel has a large swimming pool, 2 bars, 2 restaurants and has occasional evening entertainment.

 

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Turkish Culture Customs Every country has its own customs. Turkey is no different. So before visiting Turkey we would like to give you some insight into Turkish culture and customs.

Turkey is at its heart a Muslim country. Although it has a very distinct international and even cosmopolitan flavour - especially in the big cities and holiday resort areas - the customs in Turkey are strongly influenced by tradition.

During Ottoman times customs in Turkey were highly developed and formal. Ottoman customs placed great emphasis on politeness. Although people today are more informal in their dealings, some traditional Turkish customs still survive. It is Turkish custom to use the dozens of set phrases of politeness in many situations and the more one uses these better.

Several customs in Turkey are related to body gestures and it is important to know these to avoid embarrassment:

1) In Turkey for people shake hands when meeting although this may be inappropriate between sexes in rural areas because of Islamic customs.

2) When sitting with Turkish people it is considered rude to expose the sole of your foot so that it points in the direction of others. It is a traditional Turkish custom to sit on the floor cross legged which can be uncomfortable to westerners who are not used to this. If a person gets a cramp and needs to straighten their leg then according to Turkish custom you shouldn't straighten it facing anyone else of into the middle of the room.

3) Pointing ones finger at others is considered rude according to custom in Turkey.

4)Yes and No can be confusing: It is custom in Turkey to nod ones head to indicate yes - however shaking it will give people the impression you don't understand as this is what it means in Turkey.
The way to indicate no in Turkish customs is to nod ones head back once while raising the eyebrows.

5) Overt displays of affection towards the opposite sex are inappropriate according to the customs of Turkey.

6) It is rude to blow ones nose or pick ones teeth in public. The custom in Turkey is to do this quietly covering ones mouth or even go to another room.

 
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