Description

Gumbet is named after the numerous white-domed cisterns in the area and recently became very popular resort. Gumbet is very close to Bodrum and is a popular choice for a family or young group looking for a holiday in the sun. A winning combination of different types of hotel accommodation offering fantastic facilities from health clubs to night clubs, stunning beach lined with cafes and beach bars, variety of water sports, lazing on a sunbed and gazing out to the sparkling turquoise sea make Gumbet an ideal choice for all.

Shopping

The shops at Gumbet offer just basic and tourist souvenirs. There are a few supermarkets which are all overprices. One has travel to nearby Bodrum and visit the covered bazaar or the designer shops along the marina for a better range of potential purchases and some of the best shopping in Turkey.

Restaurants

The central street of Gümbet has a great selection of restaurants and few more are situated at the beach front. There are enough options to catering to all tastes, with the key focus being on the English travelers. There are a few offering exotic cuisine like Indian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Thai. But the best option would be to try the local cuisine itself. There are a few fast food outlets too. Prices at most of the restaurants tend to be a little more than the neighboring Bodrum.

Night Life

For after dark entertainment Gumbet offers plenty of bars and restaurants open until the early hours, many catering to British tastes. The town has several air-conditioned and sound proofed discos and a multitude of pubs and bars boasting the cheapest beer to be found on the peninsula. Most of the clubs and discos are concentrated along "Bar Street", which runs from the central crossroads to the beach. There is also a casino at the resort. The nightlife in Gumbet is busier, with extravaganzas and shows that leave you with a wonderful experience.

Activities

Gumbet hosts one of the longest and most popular beaches on the peninsula. There are popular water sports centers to pursuit water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and mountain biking. Visitors can also go on a ferry ride to Kos and Rhodes or go on a coastal cruise tour. A leisurely boat rip along the coastline of peninsula is also a great option.

Communications

To call Turkey, the international country dialing code is +90. While calling from Turkey, the outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code. There are internal dialing codes that are in use to call within Turkey; for example to call Istanbul Asya (Asia side) within Turkey is (0)216 and Istanbul Avrupa (Europe side) is (0)212. GSM 900 and 1800 networks cover most of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Contacts

Turkish Tourist Office: +90 (0)212 573 4136 (Istanbul) or www.tourismturkey.org
Turkish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 612 6700
Turkish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7393 0066
Turkish Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 4044
Turkish Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6295 0227
Turkish Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 6053-7
Turkish Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 668 5240
Turkish Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 472 1292
United States Consulate General, Istanbul: +90 (0)212 335 9000
British Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 455 3344
Canadian Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 459 9200
Australian Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 459 9500
South African Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 446 4056
Irish Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 446 6172
New Zealand Embassy, Ankara: +90 (0)312 467 9054/6/8
Emergencies: 155 (Police); 112 (Ambulance)

Currency

TRY

Attractions

About two hours drive from Gumbet lies, the ancient city of Ephesus. Founded around 3000 BC, the city hosts the largest collection in the world of classical architecture such monumental fountains, Roman baths and an amphitheatre dating back to the time when St Paul briefly lived here.
Gumupluk is also a must see. It is one of the oldest settlements of the peninsula and visitors can still see the underwater remains of the old harbor wall that connected Tafpan Island to the mainland.
A trip to Bodrum which is also about 10mins away can be a great experience both for its shopping and sight seeing options.

Language

Turkish

Language Description

The official language of Turkey is Turkish. However in almost all the main tourist areas, English is widely understood.

Tipping

Either a small change or a percentage of the bill is the customary tip given for most services in Turkey. Big hotels and restaurants generally add a service charge to the bill, but whenever that is not the case, 10 and 15% of the bill is expected as tips. While tipping taxi drivers, it is recommended to round up the bill. Attendants at Turkish baths expect 15% of the total bill as tips if the service offered has been good.