ISTANBUL ISSUE 207 Mar 2010

Gundogan, formerly known as Farilya, is one of the oldest residential areas on the peninsula. Fishing, olive, and mandarin trading were the area's traditional sources of income and a rich history is hidden in the rocky hillside surrounding the town.

The Olira Boutique Hotel & Spa is made up of three separate buildings located in a lovely secret garden where the blue sea is framed by lush greenery. The hotel offers standard and deluxe rooms as well as tastefully decorated suites, each with a minibar, LCD satellite TV, climate control, a safe for valuables, hairdryer and Internet access.

Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, private beach, sun deck, laundry service, room service and water sports.

The Spa centre offers a fitness room, steam room, sauna, massage room and heated pool, along with an A la Carte restaurant.