So I think it would be fitting for me to describe the hotel for which we would spend the next 6 out of 7 days laying about!
The resort was stunning and in a line of probably at least a dozen if not more other resorts- basically resort heaven.
First off it had a line of kid’s pools out the front which had waterslides, carousels and a wave pool- every kids fantasy!
Out the back there were a series of about 5 pools all intertwined but with different vibes to them, some were for laying about, others were for pool activities/dance music (honestly at times it felt like a euro trash nightclub!) and some were for families with little kids.
The pools were surrounded by bars and many many food stalls, all open at different points of the day. You had a selection of Donor Kebabs (the real ones not the greasy ones you pick up at 1am!), baked potatoes, ice cream, waffles, fruit and if that wasn’t enough you could wander up to the patisserie later on in the day to have your sugar fix!
The beach was a minute’s walk from the pools and it had its own bar and eating area. Not only that but it had an amazing wharf that had large pillows for people to lay on and sun bake- unfortunately we were never up early enough to nab one of these but they looked like the type of thing you wouldn’t be able to get yourself out of, like a bean bag!
Aside from the pools the hotel had a gym, bowling alley, doctor, well being centre, games room, hairdresser, aerobics/yoga area and two auditoriums for the musicals they put on in the evening (which we never made it to, too busy at the bar!)
There was one main bistro that all main meals were served at and 4 specialty restaurants that you were able to have one free meal at (we saved this for my birthday- more about that in a later post).
To say that we indulged at the bistro would be a MASSIVE understatement!
The food there was so diverse and there was so much to choose from. Every night they would have different themes, Fish night, International Night, Turkey night etc. Of course you can always spot the English people at these places as they migrate towards hot chips and fried chicken/fish instead of trying the yummy local delights!
In the mornings I always indulged in the specialist Turkish delight that was only served at this time period (this is my kind of place- sweets for breakfast)!
Lunchtimes were all about the Fish and multiple salads complimented with a vodka lemonade or beer.
Dinner was just a downright feast! One promise I made myself at the start of the trip was to totally indulge in the dessert buffet (sweet things are my favourite thing in the world!). Every night I would have at least 4 of the treats that were assembled on a giant table- see picture for an example. It was a tough nightly selection but a very enjoyable one!
After we had absolutely stuffed ourselves with food we would migrate up the stairs to one of the two main bars to partake in drinking many different and exotic cocktails that ranged in colour from bright orange to green to pink to blue. The Blue Angel (Proseco and blue curaco) ended up being my fav and for my friend a traditional Gin Fizz. Not only that but the local red wine served with dinner was just lovely!
Sad to say but I don’t think we saw a night past 10.30pm! After the eating, drinking and the sun we were totally pooped and it wasn’t really a party place but that’s what holidays are about right relaxing and enjoying life?
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