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 Turgutreis

After Bodrum the largest residential area is Turgutreis. In the town there is a statue of great seaman Turgut Reis, a famous captain from the region that is named after him. The waters around the small island of Çatal in front of Turgutreis has suitable winds for wind surfing, and with its cool airiness and the variety of quality hotels it is a rival to Bodrum. The region is also developed as an agricultural area. There are an abundance of mandarins, figs and grapes.

The 14 large and small and islands forming the Sporat group are lined up in front of Turgutreis. Greek islands such as Kos (İstanköy) and Kalynos are right next to them. Co-operative housing complexes just like those in Bodrum have also touched Turgutreis. For those seeking inexpensive holiday options it has quite reasonable hotel and pension prices.

The waterside bars have become more orderly after regulations were put in place over the last three years. This beautiful spot also gained a yacht marina. The region now is quite lively.

Wind surfing is also an option around Turgutreis.