An intimate, ethereal Turkish province off the southwest of the Aegean Sea, Mugla, is a small and beautiful city with a predominantly agricultural and tourism-based economy. Previously home to about 3000 Greeks, Mugla was part of the district of Smyrna until 1923. The weather here is almost always pleasant and the tideless, warm, crystal clear seas and pure bays with multicolored sponges and variety of aquatic life just lure one to Mugla.
Known primarily for its swanky resorts, picturesque beaches, comfortable motels, impressive guest houses, breathtaking ruins, and mesmerizing landscapes at the happening upscale towns of Marmaris, Oludeniz, and Bodrum, Mugla seems to have what it takes to be the most sought after Turkish holiday destination of the future. Popularly known for its many captivating beaches that offer a plethora of water sports, it is teeming with a host of must-see hangouts, breathtakingly sylvan landscapes that look like they are just out of a picture postcard. In recent years, with the setting up of a University, there is now a steady influx of youngsters from around the world. A heady concoction of sun, sand, crystal clear waters, timeless traditions, ancient history, and youthful liveliness; Mugla offers all these and more. One can never seem to get their fill of this ultimate, exotic, almost celestial haven.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT AROUND THE MUĞLA REGION. First of all, let us say, ***this card is not essential - it is possible to pay cash.*** Public buses and dolmuşes. A new public transport card.1) You buy the card for 5 TL from selected shops around the Muğla region (they will have a sign outside saying 'KentKart Dolum Noktaları').2) You put as much money as you want on it to pay for your journeys. 3) When you get on a bus or a council dolmuş that says 'Muğla Büyükşehir Belediyesi' on the side, you swipe the card and it takes the fee for your journey. Top it up again when needed at the same place you bought it from or anywhere else with the sign.4) The buses and dolmuşes have wheelchair and pram/pushchair access and seating for the elderly.The card is for council-run public transport (not all the dolmuş routes are council run yet) throughout the Muğla region - not just Fethiye. So if you're traveling around (Muğla stretches as far west as Bodrum and as far east as Seydikemer), it's gonna be beneficial.Here's the link for the list of places to buy cards from.http://www.mugla.bel.tr/…/kent-ka…/kent-kart-dolum-noktalariJust click on the area you need (NB: Fethiye is a big area, covering all the well-known resorts as far west as Göcek and also includes Seydikemer area. So Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü, Çalış etc are all Fethiye).The places where you can buy the card from are also the places where you can top up, too.Local DolmusDolmuses are minibuses or shared taxis that are operational on predefined routes inside a city. Dolmus stops are marked by a ‘D’ and text reading ‘Dolmus Indirme Bindirme Yeri’ (Dolmus Boarding and Alighting Place) signs in bigger cities. Bus stops are mostly situated near the major terminals, squares, and intersections.TaxiTurkish taxis are equipped with digital meters. If your driver doesn’t start his, straightaway mention it by saying ‘saatiniz’ (your meter). You should check if the driver is running the right rate which differs city to city. The gece (night) rate is about 50% more than the gunduz (daytime) rate, but some places , including Istanbul, do not have a separate night rate. Some taxi drivers, especially in Istanbul, try to demand a flat payment from foreigners. In such situations, drivers sometimes offer a decent rate, for example, if you are going to the airport, where they can pick up another fare on their return journey. But it is more often the case that they demand a ridiculously high amount and refuse to run the meter. If something like this happens, it is better to look for another cab and, if possible, complain to the police. Usually, if you are using the taxi for a private tour which involves a lot of wait time (eg. to visit an archaeological site), settling for a fixed fare turns out to be cheaper than using the meter. Taxi companies normally have fixed fares for longer journeys written in a ledger at the rank – they can be bargained down a little. Always confirm such fares prior starting your ride to avoid arguments later.MetroMany cities have underground metros, including Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa and Ankara. These are usually and fast and simple modes of commute even though you may have to go through the ticket barriers to get your hands on a route map. Most metros will need you to purchase a jeton (transport toke; around ₺2) and insert it into the ticket barrier.BusFor most of the city buses you must buy your billet (ticket) in advance from a special ticket kiosk. These kiosks are located at major bus terminals and transfer points, and sometimes attached to shops nearby bus stops. The fare is around ₺ 2.TramMany cities have tramvays (trams), which are a quick and efficient way of roaming around, and usually cost around ₺ 2.Dolmuses and MidibusesMidibus generally run on routes that are too long for dolmuses, but they are not quite as popular as full-size buses. They usually have narrow seats with hard straight backs, which can cause discomfort on long-distance journeys.
Cleanliness: High; Efficiency: High
Local Dolmus
Dolmuses are minibusses or shared taxis that are operational on predefined routes inside a city. Dolmus stops are marked by a ‘D’ and text reading ‘Dolmus Indirme Bindirme Yeri’ (Dolmus Boarding and Alighting Place) signs in bigger cities. Bus stops are mostly situated near the major terminals, squares, and intersections.
Taxi
Turkish taxis are equipped with digital meters. If your driver doesn’t start the meter straightaway, you can remind him by saying ‘saatiniz’ (meaning 'your meter'). You should check if the driver is running the right rate which differs from city to city. The gece (night) rate is about 50% more than the gunduz (daytime) rate, but some places, including Istanbul, do not have a separate night rate. Some taxi drivers, especially in Istanbul, try to receive a flat payment from foreigners. In such situations, drivers sometimes offer a decent rate, for example, if you are going to the airport, where they can pick up another fare on their return journey. But it is more often the case that they may demand a high amount and refuse to run the meter. If something like this happens, it is better to look for another cab and, if possible, file a complaint with the police. Usually, if you are using the taxi for a private tour which involves a lot of wait time (eg. to visit an archaeological site), settling for a fixed fare turns out to be cheaper than using the meter. Taxi companies normally have fixed fares for longer journeys written in a ledger at the rank – they can be bargained a little. Always confirm such fares prior to starting your ride to avoid arguments later.
Metro
Many cities have underground metros, including Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, and Ankara. These are usually fast and simple modes of commute even though you may have to go through the ticket barriers to get your hands on a route map. Most metros will need you to purchase a jeton (transport toke; around TL 2) and insert it into the ticket barrier.
Bus
For most of the city buses, you must buy your billet (ticket) in advance from a special ticket kiosk. These kiosks are located at major bus terminals and transfer points and sometimes attached to shops near bus stops. The fare is around TL 2.
Tram
Many cities have tramvays (trams), which are a quick and efficient way of roaming around, and usually cost around TL 2.
Dolmuses and Midibuses
Midibus generally runs on routes that are too long for dolmuses, but they are not quite as popular as full-size buses. They usually have narrow seats with hard straight backs, which can cause discomfort on long-distance journeys.
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Bottle | TRY 2.00 |
| Cup of Coffee | TRY 10.00 |
| Milk Carton Pack | TRY 4.00 |
| Rice/Kg | TRY 8.00 |
| White Bread | TRY 2.00 |
| Eggs (12) | TRY 10.00 |
| Combo Meal | TRY 20.00 |
| Fine Dining | TRY 100.00 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | TRY 5.00 |
| Domestic Beer | TRY 15.00 |
| Imported Beer | TRY 15.00 |
| Bottle of Wine | TRY 32.00 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | TRY 13.00 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | TRY 3.00 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | TRY 3.00 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | TRY 900.00 |
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The nightlife of Mugla Province is truly amazing. The swish, hip and happening soaking joints, replete with cafes, gambling, karaoke, dancing, live bands and a plethora of nighttime happenings are all in place to lure the pub crawlers. Play backgammon over fruit juice, savor Turkish coffee in exotic flavors or sip on Tuborg and Carlsberg draught beer in a covered garden-cum-bar festooned with pictures of Hollywood greats and vintage beauties. Some popular bars and clubs include Halikarnas Night Club, Cuba Bar, Marina Yacht Club, Sess Turkbuku, Helva Bar, Fink Bar, Roy’s Place Karaoke Bar. So let your hair down and get ready to give yourself the time of your life. Unleash the party animal in you and set your sights on pure appeasement of the senses. Mugla at night can help you do just that and more without regrets.
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Dalaman Airport - DLM
BJV - Milas–Bodrum Airport
Start Tariff: TRY 4.25
1 Km. Tariff: TRY 2.00
1 Hour Waiting Tariff: TRY 15.00
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