Bars & Restaurants

Restaurants:

Delicious, creative cuisine and impeccable table art. Our chefs pull out all the stops to ensure you have a fabulous and entertaining meal. FOR INFORMATION: The speciality restaurant may be closed at certain periods. This Resort has "Table Coup de Coeur" status, awarded to the Club Meds best restaurants. Our chef and his team offer top quality service, a memorable gastronomic experience and a feast for the eyes. For example:

• Table linen for the evening service
• Wine list (at extra cost) presented by a wine waiter.
• The Chef gives a gourmet cuisine demonstration 3 times a week.
• Happytiser every evening with a cookery demonstration at the bar.
• Visit to local markets, tasting of regional produce, etc.

La Terrasse

Awarded "Table Coup de Coeur" status. In the centre of the Resort, next to the swimming pool and overlooking the sea from the terrace, this restaurant will satisfy the most healthy appetites and the most demanding gourmets. You can enjoy the beautiful climate during the day on the spacious terrace, and in the evening, dine beneath the stars. The terrace is a smoking area. List of equipment :

• Air-conditioning
• Table(s) seat 2
• Table(s) seat 4
• Table(s) seat 6
• Table(s) seat 8

The Halikarnas

Awarded "Table Coup de Coeur" status. Atmosphere and typical décor for this speciality restaurant, open only at lunchtime and some evenings for exotic, intimate dinners. List of equipment :

• Table(s) seat 2
• Table(s) seat 4
• Table(s) seat 6

Bars:

Available all day and evening (during bar opening hours) in all the bars in the Resort (including the nightclub). Drinks included(served by the glass and in the bars only): Water, fruit juices, sodas, hot drinks, cocktails with and without alcohol, local and/or international spirits, wines. Sweet and savoury snacks

Drinks not included Champagne, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks (available in certain Resorts from vending machines and/or the Club Med boutique®), certain super-premium brands and bottled wines proposed à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.

Main bar

In the centre of the Resort, near the swimming pool, this bar welcomes you throughout the day, near the general buffet restaurant. Panoramic view over the Mediterranean.

The beach bar

Right by the sea, this bar is just what you need before or after your water sports activities or for sheer relaxation.

Sports & Activities

In this Club Med Village, novices and experts can try out exciting new sports and sensations. Under the supervision of qualified instructors, enjoy the highest standards of equipment.

Club Med Fitness Academy Included in your package

The Fitness Academies have all the latest facilities for burning off calories and reinforcing your bodys muscle tone without overdoing it.

Club Med Windsurfing / Funboarding Academy Included in your package

With the upscale facilities, discover all the techniques of this thrilling sport.

And also ...

LEISURE / RELAXATION

Included in your package: Club Med® evening entertainment, Dance Class, Nightclub, Petanque, Sea trips, Swimming pool, Table tennis

SPORTS Included in your package:

• Cours collectifs dinitiation : Aquafitness, Archery, Snorkelling, Tennis
• Group lessons for all levels : Club Med Fitness Academy, Club Med Windsurfing / Funboarding Academy, Sailing
• Initiation : Guided walks
• Free practice : Basketball, Beach volleyball, Cardio and weights room, Mini football, Volleyball

SPORTS Optional Extra*:

Group lessons for all levels : Club Med Fitness Academy, Club Med Windsurfing / Funboarding Academy
• All levels : Scuba diving (outside Club Med)

* at extra cost

Wellness Centre

At the centre of the Resort, this Massage area has:

• 5 individual treatment rooms
• A Zen area

In a warm and friendly treatment room, discover some innovative or more traditional massage techniques. Relax in the hands of our expert masseurs, who will stimulate specific energy points and ease tense muscles. After your treatment, relax on the terrace and appreciate the magnificent sea view. For information: all the massage techniques available in our Spas are designed to promote beauty and wellbeing. We do not provide medical, paramedical or therapeutic massages. The term "massage" can also imply body-sculpting, for which there are a variety of techniques available, from beauticians or professional, qualified masseurs.

Children & Teens

Discovery

A stay at the Club Med is always the perfect opportunity to leave everyday realities behind and experience something completely new. The excursions programme is given as an indication. The Club Med has drawn up a Responsible Tourismcharter for all the destinations it serves, to guarantee responsible practice towards the environment, both natural and cultural, and ethical participation towards local economic development. We kindly invite you to download the "Responsible Tourism in Turkey" charter. Please click here: Responsible Tourism in Turkey"

Dolphinarium

He swims around you, then face to face, your eyes meet. A magnificently intense moment. Swimming with the dolphins and sharing their fabulous company is an exceptional experience.

Ephesus (1 day)

The origins of the town are lost in legend. According to one tradition, it was founded by the queen of the Amazons, Ephos. The third-largest port of the ancient world after Rome and Alexandria, Ephesus was a cosmopolitan city where all kinds of beliefs came together. You can admire this ancient city, which was gradually silted up and is now almost 7 kms (4 miles) from the Aegean coast. The temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis was one of the seven wonders of the world, and the many marble monuments that embellish this Ionian city take you back through time. 9 kms to the east, perched on the hills, Sirince stands out with its beautiful stone houses. You'll lunch in this typical village amid vineyards and orchards, and then have time to stroll through its narrow streets. In the afternoon you'll visit the magnificent Isa Bey Mosque built in 1375, and round off this unforgettable day with a stop for shopping. For information:

• Cultural excursion
• Transport by bus
• Journey time: 4 hours

Fabulous Istanbul (1 day)

Orient and Occident meet here. A legendary and luxurious city, Istanbul* is a positively dazzling experience. Divided between nostalgia and modernity, each building reveals entire erass of history: the Blue Mosque and the St Sophia Basilica, the ancient hippodrome, the treasure of the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar for shopping. You'll explore the city on foot, take a cruise on the Bosphorus and a meal in a speciality restaurant - a fabulous cultural banquet. The Excursions desk can help if you choose to prolong this fabulous dream with a night in a hotel. * A UNESCO world heritage site. For information:

• Cultural excursion
• Transport by air - bus - boat

From Halicarnassus to Bodrum (1/2 day)

The Monte Carlo of the Aegean Sea, Bodrum stretches over two bays separated by the splendid St Peter's Castle. Lying at the end of a peninsula, the city of Bodrum was built on the site of the ancient town of Halicarnassus. You'll admire its mausoleum, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, and its castle, dating back to the knights of St John. Taste a genuine Turkish coffee and stroll through the towns's labyrinth of narrow streets.

• Transport by bus

Kos (1 day)

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was born here in 460 BC and taught in the school at the sanctuary of Ascleopin. Its wide paved avenues, rows of palms and profusion of archaeological sites which plunge you into Greek mythology make Kos an enchanting town. Let your imagination run free during this free day's getaway to Greece to discover the capital of the third largest island in the Dodecanese. For information:

• Cultural excursion
• Transport by boat
• Journey time: 1 hour

Milas market (1/2 day)

The traditional Turkish houses of carved wood, and the Hungarian houses, are wonderful examples of local architecture. Milas is the second largest city in the province of Mugla, known for the traditional rugs that have been woven here since the 18th century. Discover one of the markets, the largest in the region, where colour mingles with the fragrances of the spices. Stroll between the stalls as your fancy guides you and enjoy the chance to meet local people and appreciate their traditions. For information:

• Cultural excursion
• Transport by bus
• Journey time: 1 hour

Pamukkale and Hierapolis (1 day)

For lucky visitors to Pamukkale, nature has created a spectacular "cotton castle" of mysterious petrified waterfalls. Admire the fairytale cascade of waters rich in minerals forming strange petrified constructions of dazzling whiteness. The site's hot springs were used by the Romans for their therapeutic benefits. After lunch you'll explore Hierapolis, rising up from the cotton fields. Necropolises, temples, churches, thermal baths and the theatre built against the hill will reveal the secrets of this once great city and take you back to Roman times. For information:

• Cultural excursion
• Transport by bus

Priene - Milet - Didyma

Built on a rocky promontory, the town of Priene seems to be clinging to the tree-covered slopes. Its charm remains intact, with its beautifully proportioned buildings and religious monuments exuding a delightfully gentle quality of life. This superb and unspoilt environment is where Alexander the Great financed the building of a sanctuary in honour of Athena. Milet lies just opposite, on the other side of the plain of Balat. The theatre dominates the city: enter via the cavea and admire the fabulous tiered seats that could take 15,000 spectators. After a local lunch, admire the magnificently preserved heads of Medusa at Didyma, and one of the largest temples in the world dedicated to Apollo. Built close to a sacred spring, this is where the prophetess Pythea pronounced her oracles in the open air.

• Transport by bus

The Aegean Coast in a caïque (1 day)

A place blessed by the gods, where the blue of the sky mingles with the azur waters, the Aegean coast resembles a magnificent antique Turkish carpet. Relax on the deck of your aïque (traditional wooden boat) and let yourself drift in the wind down a coastline studded with idyllic bays. Discover the enchanting beauty of the region, with its wild creeks and crystal clear sea. A picnic of Turkish specialities and a swim in the clear turquoise waters will make this a fabulously relaxing day.

Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk

Practical Information

CLUB MED TALIL KOYU YALISI 48443 BODRUM Telephone: (90) 252 368 91 52 à 55 Fax: (90) 252 368 96 84

GMT time difference : + 3 hours in summer. GMT time difference : + 2 hours in winter

Transport package

Your package includes return flights and transfers to and from the Resort.

Getting to the Resort

For customers who have not booked the transport package Airport / Resort, transfer by hire car. Car rental at the airport (Hertz has a desk at the Resort).* Airport / Resort, transfer by taxi. Bodrum airport is 40 kms (25 miles) from the Resort. nTransfer takes roughly one hour.* Price : Summer 2009 (prices given as an indication, subject to exchange rate) : One way: 50 Euros

Bodrum Milas airport

Airport situated in Bodrum and 40 km from the Resort.

Club Med car park(s)

Outdoor car park with a capacity of 40 spaces.
Free access, Unsupervised car park.

Local transport

Optional Extra*

Available at the Resort:

• Car rental (Hertz)
• Shuttles to Bodrum (shuttle leaves every half hour from the Resort entrance)

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Payment options at the Resort

Currency: the New Turkish Lira

Payment card Club Med Pass® The Club Med Pass® is an internal payment card that you can use for all purchases made within the Resort throughout your stay. The card is issued against a 250 Euro deposit (pre-authorisation by Visa, Clud Med Amex, Amex and Mastercard).

Credit cards accepted (for payments only)

• American Express
• Mastercard
• Visa

Also accepted:

• Cash (local currency) only at Reception on checkout.
• Bureau de change near Reception.

Cash point:

Hotel facilities and services

To make life easy during your stay, we propose a whole range of services:

• Beach towels - Against deposit
• Club Med® Boutique*
• Courtesy room : With lockers, showers and toilets for guests with late departures.
• Internet* : - 2 Internet access points - Wi-Fi access near Reception
• Local craftwork boutique*
• Luggage room
• Photographer*
• Tumble-dryer*
• Washing machine*

Health formalities

Vaccinations and medical treatments. It is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure. Recommended vaccinations:

• Diphtheria
• Polio
• Tetanus
• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid

The Resort has a resident nurse. As a preventive measure against bird flu, you are advised against visiting bird markets and zoos. Bodrum Hospital has a decompression chamber.

Country information

• Official country name: Republic of Turkey
• Capital: Ankara (3.2 million inhabitants).
• Land area: 774 820 km² (about one and a half times the size of France)
• Population: 73.2 million inhabitants
• Languages: Turkish
• Religions: Moslem (98%), Orthodox, Jew
• Political institutions:Turkey is a parliamentary democracy. The Turkish Grand Assembly, elected by all the citizens over 19 years old, is the direct descendant of the Congress formed by Atatürk after the war of independence (beginning of the 1920s). The president, elected by the Assembly for seven years, is supposed to place himself above the parties, symbolising the nation. He names the head of the government, who holds the real power.
• President of the Republic: Ahmet Necdet Sezer
• Prime minister: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
• GDP: 416,773 million $US
• GDP per capita: 6,882 $US
• Principal activities : Turkey owns some oilfields, but it is the secondary sector that is the most developed with important automobile and engineering industries Turkish agriculture also employs a large part of the active poplulation. Main local production: corn, cotton, sunflowers, beet Turkey is the main producer of cotton in Europe Finally, tourism constitutes an appreciable source of foreign currency for the Turkish economy
• Principal partners: Germany, United States, Italy, Great Britain, France

Around the Resort

Historic towns nearby:

Bodrum is 10 kms (6 miles) from the Resort. Journey time (by taxi): 15 minutes

Climate

At edge of the Aegean Sea, the climate is typically Mediterranean. The summer it is very warm.

Time difference

GMT time difference : + 3 hours in summer. GMT time difference : + 2 hours in winter

WEATHER

Météonews provides live weather news for this Resort and forecasts for the next 5 days. Latest weather forecast

Village Information

"Enjoy your passion for sports" Resort

“Enjoy your passion for sports” Resort. South of Izmir, on the Bodrum peninsula, this entirely refurbished Resort lies on a hill clad with umbrella pines. The 4-Trident Resort’s new decor combines Mediterranean art de vivre with contemporary comfort. Its spacious rooms are a tasteful rendering of bright local colour, while the Resort’s centre has been extended, to cater equally for privacy and lively entertainment. The restaurants have all been redesigned. Whether your first choice is water sports or well-being, the newly-designed beach and Massage area* will cater perfectly to your needs.

Prize awarded:

Resort ranked in the Top 10 Best Holiday Resorts

Beach

Located just down from the Resort, the beach stretches for over 180 yards. The public beach consists of fine sand with pebbles along the shoreline. There are also steps giving access to pebbly creeks. Defined swimming area. The beach is equipped with showers, deckchairs, parasols and a bar.

Parks & Gardens

Gardens consisting mainly of hibiscus, laurel and olive trees, with many flowerbeds containing a total of almost 350 different species.

Highlights of the Bodrum Palmiye

AUTUMN - WINTER For holidays from 30/10/2009 to 30/04/2010
SPRING - SUMMER For holidays from 01/05/2009 to 29/10/2009

• NEW 4-Trident Resort, completely refurbished
• Club Med Windsurfing Academy: special courses* and lessons for all levels
• Discover the region, with excursions* to Pamukkale and Ephese, and a trip in a traditional wooden caïque
• "Table coup de coeur" Resort for culinary excellence