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 The whole area of Turunc and Marmaris is bounded by National Forest where nature lovers can explore the stunning local flora and fauna.
From 2011, our local agent Ali and his team will be offering guided walks through this amazing countryside.
The Spring flowers are spectacular- many are familiar, but there are some rarities. We counted over 60 different plants in Villa Gaea's garden alone! All through the summer, despite the heat, mother nature produces a colourful display, and there are also some suprises even as late as October when the Sea squill flowers start to appear.
 Early in the season there is a waterfall which leads into a small stream which you can hear gently flowing from the balconies of the Villa. The more adventurous may like to climb the rocks to the top of the waterfall (although there is a path to the first level). Aside from the thrill of climbing the diversity of plant life is extraordinary.
Later in the year you will see hundreds of bee hives. A local speciality, the honey they produce comes from specific plants such as thyme or pine, and each has a very individual flavour.
Keep a look out for tortoises of all sizes, lizards and if you are really lucky, you may see a porcupine or wild boar. (We saw a mother and her baby on our last visit - she was huge!)
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The local goats and chicken will watch you from a distance, but disappear quickly if approached!
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