ORTACA TOWN

Ortaca, a district of Mugla Province of Turkey, is only 25 minutes away from Sarigerme Village.

And it is the Most Boring Town in the Universe, but it is a Town where you can get a good bargain for Clothing and Jewellery.

Ortaca is a typical Turkish working-class town with an economy based on agriculture, and it lies midway between Dalaman and Dalyan.

Its name means the town in the middle, possibly referencing its location in the middle of the surrounding plain and is indeed a regional hub.

The town benefits from this fertile plain, and the economy largely depends on tomatoes, citrus fruits, cotton and pomegranates.

The market day is on Fridays, and the whole town becomes a hive of activity worthy of a visit. A regular bus service operates between Sarigerme and Ortaca and other main coastal centres.

Ortaca town has supermarkets, shops, bars and cafes at attractive prices. It is only 20 minutes from the international Dalaman Airport, 10 minutes from the marvel of the nature of Dalyan, and 20 minutes from the unspoilt beach at Sarigerme.

In line with current policies aimed at opening the entire region to international tourism, Ortaca is growing relatively fast, which is also a consequence of the rapid population growth in Turkey in general.

Ortaca is also becoming an increasingly attractive market for foreign real estate purchases in Turkey.

HOW TO GET TO ORTACA FROM SARIGERME

Every day of the year, Dolmush run from Sarigerme to Ortaca Town. Time tables may change depending on the season, and obviously, they run more frequently during the Summer period from May to October.

These Shuttle Mini Buses, or Dolmush as Turks call them, can be flagged down anywhere along the route. Stay on the road side and when you see one coming, wave your hand up and down, which will indicate to the driver that you wish the bus to stop, get in, and play whenever convenient for you. Make sure you pay the fee with Turkish Lira.

If you wish to get off the Dolmush before its final destination, the Main Bus Station in Ortaca, say Stop Please and the driver will pull over where it is appropriate.

Please note that services do not run 24 hours, so make sure you know what time the last bus returns to Sarigerme to avoid any disappointments.

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