VISITORS WHO ARE NOT STAYING ON THE BLUE MARINA 4 COMPLEX ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE FACILITIES AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THE APARTMENT. THESE RULES ARE DICTATED BY THE COMPLEX MANAGEMENT

SOFA BED INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESSIBILITY

Whilst we cannot claim that the apartment is fully accessible we have tried to make things a little easier

• Step free access
• Grab rails in the bathroom, general bathroom area and in the shower
• Raised toilet seat available
• Bidet
• All taps are lever operated
• Magnifying mirror
• Uncluttered hallway for wheelchair access.

Please note there is a small step (10cm) to the bathroom

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

• Police:                       155
• Fire:                           110
• Ambulance:              112

WATER:

• Tap water is not fit for drinking and will cause tummy upsets.
• We have fitted a Water Purifier in the kitchen sink. Water from the purifier is dispensed from the smaller tap.
• We recommend using bottled water.
• Purified water can be drunk and used for cleaning teeth, making Coffee and Tea and general cooking.

MINOR ILLNESSES – PHARMACY (Eczane) these have uniform red and white signage:

Pharmacists are allowed to diagnose illnesses and provide over the counter remedies, as well as prescription drugs. Most pharmacies close at the weekend (including Saturday) there will be a list of the ones on weekend rotation on the doors of other pharmacies.

HOSPITAL:

There is a State Hospital in Didim.  +90 0203 984 8642. In general terms, the standards are not as good as those in the UK. You will need to pay for treatment and claim it back from your insurance.

BRITISH CONSULATE (Izmir):

+90 232 463 5151
Alsancak, 1458. Sk. No:23, 35220 Konak/İzmir, Turkey

ANY OTHER EMERGENCIES:

Please contact either BELMA BOZLAK: +90 532 545 0901 or site security (which is manned 24/7) for advice.

USEFUL STUFF

CHECK IN / OUT:

We obviously have to allow enough time between visits for cleaning, changing the beds, etc. To allow adequate time:

• Check in is at 15:00 or later
• Check out is by 12:00 or earlier

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you empty all bins (at least one in every room) and do not leave anything in the fridge or freezer. This helps us to avoid unpleasant smells for the next occupant

EMPTYING BINS:  

Bins are emptied into the skip outside the main gate – there are no kerbside recycling facilities. (There are a few bottle banks in town)

SHUTTERS / BLINDS

CHARGING PHONES AND APPLIANCES

In all rooms you will find these orange stickers to identify USB charging points

HOW TO USE THE TVs both lounge and bedrooms

THEN

When the TV has finished loading, use the Navigation ring (B) to move around the categories. Most UK Channels are under UK I ENTERTAINMENT

Press the OK button (C) to select the required category

Use Navigation ring (B) buttons to select the programme to watch.
Press the OK button (C) to confirm the channel

When you have finished watching, turn the IPTV off by pressing the Power button and the TV off by pressing its Power button.

TIPS and Trouble shooting

• TIP 1: Choose SD (not HD) Channels for smoother playback
• TIP 2: The Turkish internet is not fast, so you are liable to have issues if you run the Lounge TV and bedroom TVs at the same time.
• TIP 3: In the event of a power cut or the picture sticking, please take the Power lead out of the back of the Main Router, wait approx. 60 seconds and replace. Then take the IPTV Firestick (plugged into back of TV, leave it disconnected for 15 seconds and then replace. This should reset the connection after a minute or so.
• TIP 4: If, whilst booting up, you see the TV Screen with a Star showing {Shown with a red arrow in the picture), you can click on this to shortcut the process

If these instructions are followed correctly, you’ll be able to watch live football, keep up with the soaps, watch over 5,000 films and lots more…

PLEASE BE AWARE:

GENERAL:

If you can’t find anything, it’s likely to be in one of three places:

• The cupboard on the terrace (combination lock code 1882)
• In the chest of drawers under the TV
• The wardrobe in the twin bedroom

TAXIS (Taksi):

We have printed some business cards with the apartment address on. Please take one out with you if you are using taxis, as not all drivers speak English.

• One dependable company is Guven Taksi from Didim Centre – +90 256 813 6414   
• Call them and they will be with you quickly. Ask for an approximate price before booking and make sure which currency you are talking in. Turkish people are lovely, but this will avoid any surprises

CLEANING / HOUSEKEEPING

The apartment will be deep cleaned before your stay and this is included in the price you paid

Other visits, if required, can be organised via Belma Bozlak and paid for locally. Visits comprise clean towels, clean bedding, and general apartment cleaning (but not washing up). Please call Belma on 0090 532 545 0901 to arrange (£40 per visit)

SMOKING and VAPING:

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property, including outside on the terrace or by the door. Security cameras are monitored 24/7 and exist on the corner of every block.

NB: It is illegal to sell vapes in Turkey

NOISE:

Please, no loud noise or playing music outdoors after 10pm or by the pool. When coming home late, please be considerate of others trying to sleep. Thanks.

AIR CONDITIONING:

• Please do not operate aircon when doors and windows are open as doing this may cause it to ice-up and you will be without aircon for a few days whilst it thaws.
• Please do not leave aircon running whilst out. Both things help us avoid huge electricity bills.
• All three air conditioning units also work as heaters. Use the remote to change the aircon to heat mode

BARBECUES:

Due to the smoke and smell, the rules of the complex do not allow BBQs on the terrace. Because of this, we have provided a George Foreman Smokeless electric grill so you can enjoy a bit of outdoor cooking. Please follow the instructions as, if done properly, the grill will not smoke and will not offend the complex management. Thanks for your understanding.

MUSIC:

There are three sets of bluetooth speakers which you can connect to to play your own music

Alternatively to pair with the lounge ceiling speakers select B425B

To pair with the twin bedroom speakers turn the silver knob on the front of the device and search for new devices. Pair with YXSM8010BT (no password necessary)

To pair with the main bedroom speakers pair your device with the Echo Show

POOL:

PLEASE NOTE PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT RESIDENT OR STAYING ON THE COMPLEX MAY NOT USE THE POOLS

• The pool closes at 20:00 and re-opens at 09:00. Please don’t swim outside these times.
• There is a pool specifically for children, who must be supervised at all times. Thanks
• Please do not sit on the indoor furniture with wet swimwear on. Please dry first.
• Please do not use glassware or china near the pool. It can shatter and cause injury, we have provided plastic glasses.
• The pool is currently open May 31^st to October 1^st. We are working with the resident’s committee to extend this. You can also use the Mavi bar pool – 500m away – providing you buy a meal or refreshments.
• We have provided airbeds and a beach ball. Please feel free to use them

BREAKAGES and DAMAGE:

Please report to the cleaners or else send an email to bluemarin.altinkum@gmail.com

TOWELS:

We have provided bathroom towels, but these are not for use by the pool or on the beach please. If you haven’t brought pool towels with you, then they can be easily and cheaply purchased in Didim.

WIFI:

Domestic Wi-Fi connections in Turkey are not as good as at home. We have bought the best service available to us, but still the speed may be restricted. Wi-Fi is definitely adequate for picking up emails, monitoring Facebook and the like.

WASHING MACHINE:

• Please feel free to use the washing machine, which is in the bathroom.
• When drying clothes, please do not hang over the terrace or on chairs on the terrace.
• We have instead provided a drying rack for you. Please use this. Thanks

DISHWASHER:

• We have provided a dishwasher, which is situated in the Kitchen
• All crockery, cutlery and cookery items supplied are dishwasher safe
• Please note that the large black dinner plates are too large for the dishwasher and should be laid flat on the top shelf. Thank you

COOL BAG:

• We have provided a small cool bag and ice blocks, in case you want to keep drinks cold at the beach or pool. Please feel free to use it.

SUNBEDS:

• A couple of sunbeds have been provided for your comfort, together with an outside table and chairs and two gravity loungers.
• These are for use at the apartment and must not be removed. They cannot, for example, be taken to the pool. Thank you

HOB:

• To turn on, please press and hold the Power button for a few seconds

• Please be careful not to drop heavy items onto the Hob. The glass will crack. Thanks

CURRENCY:

• Currency is the Turkish Lira, usually denoted by TL or TRY after the amount.
• It is best to confirm which prices an item is quoted in as Euros, Pounds and Dollars are widely accepted

GAMES & BOOKS:

• We have provided around 70 family games. They can be found in the lounge chest of drawers
• There are also over 130 books on various bookshelves. Please feel free to borrow from these and leave any holiday books you finish. Thanks
• Because guests sometimes leave books we cannot guarantee their suitability, there’s everything from the Beano to Fifty Shades so please check if you have a concern about children

TIPPING:

• It is customary to tip c.10%-12.5% in restaurants
• In bars, you can leave the odd change round by round or else leave a tip at the end of the night.
• Taxi tips are usually rounded up on top of the fare, so for example for a TL 50.25 fare, TL 60.00 would normally be paid, a 50p tip.
• If you are pleased by the room cleaning/bed making, a tip for the cleaners is always appreciated.

USING A DOLMUS:

A Dolmus (shared Taxi on a fixed route) is a cheap and fun way to travel.

• Walk to the main road
• Face North (left) if you are off to Mavisehir or South (right) for Didim or the beach
• Read the destination on the Dolmus as it approaches
• Flag it down if it’s the one you want
• Pay the driver or, if there is someone collecting fares, just take a seat
• Try to have the correct change ready

IRON & BOARD

These are provided and are stored in the cupboard in the twin bedroom. Please always use the board and do not iron on tables, etc. Thank you.

DINING TABLE

This extends to be a six seater by pulling the legs and dropping in the extra top section.

USING ALL EQUIPMENT

You will find instruction manuals for most appliances including washing machine, dishwasher, key safe, smokeless grill, TV in the chest of drawers in the lounge.

ADAPTERS

A range of adapters and special leads can be found in the chest of drawers in the lounge. Please feel free to borrow these

PERSONALISED ITEMS

We have provided lots of personalised items like mugs, table mats, coasters and even umbrellas please use these throughout your visit but do not take them with you when you go home, thank you

PHONING HOME

Please use the international dialling code for your country and then knock the leading zero off the phone number. For example, to dial the UK number 07773 123456, you would dial 0044 7773123456

DATA ROAMING

It is usually a good idea to either put your phone in flight mode or turn data roaming off and only turn it on when necessary. It is all too easy to run up bills if you don’t.

TIPS

• Spare keys and umbrellas can be found on the hooks in the hallway.
• All the aircon units are also heaters (change the mode to the sunshine symbol)
• If the TV shows no signal please try unplugging the Firestick for 10 seconds, then reconnecting it
• In the unlikely event of a power cut a torch, candles and a lighter are provided in the cupboard with a fire blanket fixed to the side. You may need to reboot the router and TV following a power cut
• If going out by taxi please take one of the business cards from the lounge. They show the address you are staying at (here) for taxi drivers who speak little English
• Most of the bars and restaurants are found on the seafront in Altinkum
• For a particularly lively night head to Dolphin Square where the bars start getting busy after 9pm
• The Istanbul bar/restaurant has a Motown night on Fridays, Northern Soul on Saturdays
• The following restaurants deliver meals to you here:
  Taj Mahal (Indian) 0090 545 961 1963
  Mona Lisa (Pizza) 0090 553 919 0579
  Golden Dragon (Chinese) 0090 538 301 0205
  Usually takes half an hour max
• English style pork products can be delivered from Ergucu Ekspress – 0900 545 959 8700 – they also have some vegan burgers and mince.
• Books are often left by guests. We cannot control what is available – everything from Fifty Shades to Peppa Pig. So please check what is available on each of the three bookshelves if you have concerns.
• Insects: you will notice Home Sentinels plugged in throughout the property. These repel mosquitoes and other insects. They are also night lights – please leave plugged in
• Insect screens are fitted to all the patio doors (on the outside) they pull across. We advise you to use these when the doors are open.