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- Gumbet
Gumbet
The purpose-built holiday resort of Gumbet, on Turkey's
southwest coast, is a stone's throw away from the larger resort of
Bodrum and is spreading ever closer to its neighbour as it grows in
popularity. The Gumbet holiday resort caters largely for those
interested in relaxing on the beach by day, and partying in one of
its many nightclubs by night.
For those wanting to attempt something more lively during the
day, a multitude of watersports are on offer, including jet skiing,
parasailing, windsurfing and pedal boating. For the less energetic,
a leisurely boat trip along the coastline of the Bodrum Peninsula
is a great way to catch a tan and explore the scenery while on
holiday. Many of the beaches around Gumbet are pebble, but there
are a few, like Allora, that are sandy.
As there are not many sightseeing opportunities in Gumbet
itself, most visitors opt to catch a
dolmus(minibus) to Bodrum, which is about 10 minutes away,
or to other nearby towns to shop and see the sights. There are a
few bars and restaurants in town which cater largely to tourists,
so it's easier to find fish and chips than traditional Turkish
cuisine.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.