Amanruya will once again open the doors to its secluded spot on the scalloped Aegean coastline. The isolated resort, a scenic 30-minute drive from the bustling town of Bodrum, rests in spacious seclusion on 60 acres of forested hillside, overlooking its own private bay – a rare privilege on the Bodrum Peninsula. With flourishing pine forests, olive groves, the sound of cicada’s and the crystal clear warm waters of Bodrum Bay as its setting, Amanruya fulfills the promise of its name ‘peaceful dream’, providing guests with a serene retreat for a moment of peace surrounded by natural beauty
Amanruya’s accommodation is comprised of just 36 contemporary stone pavilions positioned amongst terraced gardens scented by thyme and shaded by olive trees. True to the Aman design philosophy which emphasises generosity of space, all pavilions are spacious and free standing, featuring white marble floors, high mahogany ceilings and white Mugla, hammam-style bathrooms with skylights. Ottoman influences include the Bursa arches joining bedrooms and bathrooms, exposed-beam ceilings and Turkish charcoal fireplaces to warm rooms and terraces in cooler months. Guests are further indulged as each pavilion boasts its own infinity edge swimming pool crafted from diabaz granite, complemented by a private covered pergola lounge and dining area, providing a truly harmonious environment for relaxation. Outdoor showers complete the offering.
Offering a real sense of escapism is
Amanruya’s secluded Beach Club. Overlooking its own private bay, the Beach Club
is an idyllic spot consisting of a series of intimate nooks and terraces
artfully positioned amongst well-established trees, decorated with Ottoman
divan lounge beds. The wooden jetty is the perfect base from which to dive into
the refreshing salt waters. The ideal location to take in the perfectly still sea,
dramatic sunsets and heart-stirringly starry skies, the Beach Club has fast
become a favourite spot owing to its calming and tranquil atmosphere. A beach
side restaurant is nestled amongst the trees of the club, and serves freshly
caught grilled fish, refreshing salads and Turkish mezze.
The resort’s facilities are housed in free-standing stone structures with breathtaking sea and forest views. They include the three-storey Library with an intimate top floor lounge, a Dining Pavilions, a Wine and Cigar Lounge, and an Art Gallery that displays works from local artists. The pièce de résistance, is the 50-metre infinity pool, which lies at the heart of the resort. Beautifully crafted from green and turquoise marble sourced from Antalya, it merges into the shimmering azure waters of the Aegean Sea that lies just beyond, giving guests the illusion that they are swimming straight from the pool into the warmth of the open waters.
April will see renowned Turkish chef Ercan
Soylu once again take the helm of Amanruya’s culinary offering as Executive
Chef. Having launched the resort’s gastronomic debut in 2013, Chef Ercan is
excited to be returning to his homeland and its vast array of fresh produce and
seafood. Turkey is blessed with a variety of microclimates allowing the
kitchens at Amanruya to deliver ever-changing seasonal menus taking advantage
of the finest local ingredients available. Thought to be the originating
influence for nearly all Middle Eastern cuisines, Turkish fare has always been
a highlight of the resort’s menus, but international and Asian-inspired dishes
also feature.
Studded with olive groves and domed white Ottoman-era cisterns, the beautiful rocky finger of the Bodrum Peninsula has long been a favourite with Turkey’s urbanites and international travellers alike. Located just 30 minutes by car, sophisticated restaurants and bars have flourished along the city’s marina.
Amanruya provides an extensive array of unique cultural and gourmet experiences and a range of excursions to the wealth of classical sites in the region. These include the ancient ruined cities of Didyma with its towering Temple of Apollo, Priene and its 5,000-seat theatre and Ephesus with its magnificent Gate of Hercules. The region also offers natural distractions including winding trails for hiking, mountain biking or horse riding, and beautiful beaches and forest glades ideal for picnics. Boating and other water sports can be enjoyed throughout the summer months, and a nearby golf club offers avid golfers their fix. And of course, like everywhere in Turkey, shopping in and around Bodrum is quite an adventure, with dozens of shops lining the narrow streets.
There are few places in the world offering
the classical history and natural beauty of Amanruya’s magnificent Aegean
setting. This fabled coastline is where Homer’s heroes were born, where the
ancient Greeks consulted their oracles and the Romans built magnificent temples
to honour their gods. The region tells a story spanning 5,000 years of history,
providing reminders of its glorious past, vying for attention with spectacular
scenery and the cosmopolitan modernity of the Turkish Riviera. Towns with
ancient names inhabit the bays nearby, and traditional Turkish gulets drift by
on the horizon, plying the turquoise waters between the Aegean’s many islands.
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