Didim Marina is creating a buzz in the international yachting arena
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The Didim Marina project which is due for completion in May 2009 is expected to increase the number of tourists to the area and be a major factor in driving real estate prices upwards.
According to Voices, the local English language newspaper, the yacht owners are being offered a discount of 15 per cent on initial berthing fees and those taking out annual contracts will have an additional three months free. The marina stretches over 287,000 sq. m and will have 580 berths at sea and a dry dock capacity for 600 yachts.
Construction supervisor Kemal Atabak said that by completion there would also be a boutique hotel with 80 rooms, businesses on 20 different sectors, health clinic, a heliport, shopping centre, supermarket, yacht equipment shops as well as a ferry boat operator and customs and port authority facilities. In addition there would also be cafe's, bar, resting/overnight stay accommodation, swimming pool, sauna, massage, tennis courts and basketball field.
Mayor Mumin Kamaci predicted a 100 per cent rise in tourist to Didim when the marina is completed, particularly attracting excursion yachts. Mr. Yaprak, the marina manager commented: "The marina will attract yacht owners from the Middle East and across Europe. But importantly, it will be catering for the mega-yacht owners, the super-rich who have yachts that cannot berth at the likes of Turgutries, near Bodrum."
This comes after the news that EU made a Euro 340,000 (£270,000) grant for the Meandros Village project, which aims to highlight the historical and cultural assets of Didim.
Social BookmarkingAccording to Voices, the local English language newspaper, the yacht owners are being offered a discount of 15 per cent on initial berthing fees and those taking out annual contracts will have an additional three months free. The marina stretches over 287,000 sq. m and will have 580 berths at sea and a dry dock capacity for 600 yachts.
Construction supervisor Kemal Atabak said that by completion there would also be a boutique hotel with 80 rooms, businesses on 20 different sectors, health clinic, a heliport, shopping centre, supermarket, yacht equipment shops as well as a ferry boat operator and customs and port authority facilities. In addition there would also be cafe's, bar, resting/overnight stay accommodation, swimming pool, sauna, massage, tennis courts and basketball field.
Mayor Mumin Kamaci predicted a 100 per cent rise in tourist to Didim when the marina is completed, particularly attracting excursion yachts. Mr. Yaprak, the marina manager commented: "The marina will attract yacht owners from the Middle East and across Europe. But importantly, it will be catering for the mega-yacht owners, the super-rich who have yachts that cannot berth at the likes of Turgutries, near Bodrum."
This comes after the news that EU made a Euro 340,000 (£270,000) grant for the Meandros Village project, which aims to highlight the historical and cultural assets of Didim.
Help for expats in Turkey makes migration easy
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Turkey is considered as "the only logical choice" for those wishing to move abroad, according to a media outlet which says that the country now offers expat helpdesks for smooth migration.
According to Voices, Turkish professionals in Didim have launched one of the first Citizens Advice Bureau-style helpdesks in Turkey for Brits looking for migration. The 27-year old Fulya Onder is the person behind this idea who spent 10 years working in Shropshire and included two years working at the Telford branch of the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
The publication added that the expat helpdesk services include help regarding issues affecting all aspects of living in Turkey including property purchase, legal aspects, getting the necessary visas, schools, hospitals and other bodies. The association will also indulge in promotional activities and raise awareness of British peoples; problems in Didim within Government departments and draw attention to the Press and other media.
Meanwhile, ShelterOffshore.com has advices Brits to seek professional advice before buying to ensure their moves go smoothly. The website adviced the purchasers to pay out and seek independent advice instead of using their agent or developer's lawyers, even though financial incentives may be offered.
Julian Walker, managing director at Turkish property specialist Spot Blue has said that Turkey is the number one choice for those who want to live a fantastic quality of affordable life in an accessible, stable and rapidly advancing nation.
Social BookmarkingAccording to Voices, Turkish professionals in Didim have launched one of the first Citizens Advice Bureau-style helpdesks in Turkey for Brits looking for migration. The 27-year old Fulya Onder is the person behind this idea who spent 10 years working in Shropshire and included two years working at the Telford branch of the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
The publication added that the expat helpdesk services include help regarding issues affecting all aspects of living in Turkey including property purchase, legal aspects, getting the necessary visas, schools, hospitals and other bodies. The association will also indulge in promotional activities and raise awareness of British peoples; problems in Didim within Government departments and draw attention to the Press and other media.
Meanwhile, ShelterOffshore.com has advices Brits to seek professional advice before buying to ensure their moves go smoothly. The website adviced the purchasers to pay out and seek independent advice instead of using their agent or developer's lawyers, even though financial incentives may be offered.
Julian Walker, managing director at Turkish property specialist Spot Blue has said that Turkey is the number one choice for those who want to live a fantastic quality of affordable life in an accessible, stable and rapidly advancing nation.
Labels: Didim, Life-style, Turkish-property
Didim is set to be more tourist friendly in 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Turkish coastal town of Didim may see a large increase in the number of visitors next year, according to a media outlet.
Voices, the local English language newspaper has reported that less hassle and quieter nights are promised for Didim next year. Tourist and local authority bosses meeting insisted that the tourism sector needs to eradicate negatives such as sound pollution, hassle and bars continuing to serve beyond their allotted hours. This is because as in Turkey tourism sector underpins other sectors and also provides employment opportunities and helps to protect the environment.
Didim mayor Mumin Kamaci that the sound pollution in Altinkum and added that this problem will certainly be addressed next year. Head official Ali Katirci said that tourists had complained about the "hassle boys" and this serious issue will be certainly addressed this year.
Didim mayor said that the new Marina which will be completed in 2009 will be the Turkey's largest and Europe's second-largest marina. It will contribute much to Didim's tourism potential. Didim will be the most important tourism centre of Aegean region, according to Anatolia news agency reports.
In related news, Today's Zaman has reported that Didim has already been pronounced a tourism centre by the nation's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the growth in the tourist trade could make buying a property in Didim a profitable venture for overseas investors.
Voices, the local English language newspaper has reported that less hassle and quieter nights are promised for Didim next year. Tourist and local authority bosses meeting insisted that the tourism sector needs to eradicate negatives such as sound pollution, hassle and bars continuing to serve beyond their allotted hours. This is because as in Turkey tourism sector underpins other sectors and also provides employment opportunities and helps to protect the environment.
Didim mayor Mumin Kamaci that the sound pollution in Altinkum and added that this problem will certainly be addressed next year. Head official Ali Katirci said that tourists had complained about the "hassle boys" and this serious issue will be certainly addressed this year.
Didim mayor said that the new Marina which will be completed in 2009 will be the Turkey's largest and Europe's second-largest marina. It will contribute much to Didim's tourism potential. Didim will be the most important tourism centre of Aegean region, according to Anatolia news agency reports.
In related news, Today's Zaman has reported that Didim has already been pronounced a tourism centre by the nation's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the growth in the tourist trade could make buying a property in Didim a profitable venture for overseas investors.
