Amanruya is located on the southeastern Aegean coast of Turkey, on the northern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula in Mandalya Bay.
Named after the Sanskrit-derived word for peace, ‘aman’, and the Turkish word for dream, ‘ruya’, the property is surrounded by ancient olive groves and the hills behind are cloaked in Mediterranean pine forest.
The unique domed carpet gallery (left) leads into the art gallery (above left and centre) with its white marble floors and white walls, while the long, sleek boutique (above right) offers excellent examples of local textiles, jewellery and artifacts.
The striking, three-storey Library Tower houses a lounge on the top floor with large picture windows. Views are of the ocean on one side and pine forests on the other.
Inspired by traditional local architecture, Amanruya’s village layout features individual contemporary stone cottages, each with a private garden and marble swimming pool, and stunning views across the forests and coastline.
THE COTTAGES
Combining Mediterranean design elements with contemporary Turkish features and local materials – such as green marble from Antalya – Amanruya’s serene stone structures flow into each other, creating an organic rhythm of spaces.
THE COAST
Pine forests and ancient olive groves carpet the hills around Amanruya, leading to scalloped bays with views of the Aegean Sea. The resort’s sheltered Beach Club is complemented by a tennis court and Olympic-length swimming pool.
Set on a hillside on the Bodrum Peninsula that overlooks the Aegean Sea, Amanruya’s free-standing Cottages feature local materials and objects, including white Turkish marble floors, dark acajau wooden furniture and traditional mangal charcoal fireplaces.
Each Cottage offers a private swimming pool set in a garden with a terrace, a pergola for outdoor lounging and breathtaking views.
Each of the 75-square-metre (807-square-foot) Pool Terrace Cottages with garden views enjoys a peaceful private garden and a private swimming pool.
Enjoy time in the most beautiful cottage with the perfect services.
Set on a sheltered hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea, 75-square-metre (807-square-foot) Pool Terrace Cottages
with deluxe sea views enjoy a peaceful private garden and a private swimming pool.
Offering garden views and glimpses of the Aegean Sea, the 75-square-metre (807-square-foot) Pool Terrace Cottages with partial
sea views enjoy a peaceful private garden and a private swimming pool.
The eclectic cuisine of the Mediterranean is the focus at Amanruya’s kitchen, whether dining in the intimate Dining Pavilion, under the vaulted ceilings of the Wine Cellar, or in any of the pavilions and lounges where meals can be served.
Locally grown, organic produce is emphasised, with seafood straight from the Aegean and a range of olive oils from the nearby villages.
Meals overlooking the archaeological sites can be arranged, or enjoy a picnic amid the natural splendour of the surrounding hills after a long hike.
Turkey is blessed with a variety of microclimates resulting in an amazing array of produce.
This produce, combined with the freshest of local seafood, allows the kitchen at Amanruya to deliver a seasonal menu featuring Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines.
The home-style Mediterranean menu features Amanruya’s home-baked bread, while informal meze platters make for wonderful in-suite dining or picnic options.
The spacious Lounge with its divan-style seating, dark beamed ceiling and wraparound windows is the ideal venue in
which to enjoy afternoon tea, an evening cocktail or simply to pass some time with a book.
The Wine Cellar with its lofty vaulted ceiling and serene views is an atmospheric setting for special events, whether dinners or cocktail parties.
The gorgeous sorts of wine and the charming place are for your pleasure.
After a day spent exploring ancient ruins, the spa’s healing therapies offer rest and rejuvenation.
With two treatment rooms, the spa’s offerings include massages and foot wraps and scrubs as well as manicures and pedicures.
The 50-metre swimming pool alongside the spa is lined with green marble from Antalya in southern Turkey, and the resort is also home to a yoga studio, fitness room and tennis court.
A relaxing foot bath starts the therapy, followed by a crystal salt scrub and a stimulating massage focusing on reflex points on the soles of the feet.
The Fitness Room is equipped with cardio and resistance training equipment, with personal trainers are available toguide workouts.
Essential oils are chosen to suit your mood, from harmonious cardamom to rejuvenating bergamot.
Surrounded by quiet bays where rolling forested hills touch the sea’s edge, Amanruya is positioned within easy reach of the aged battlements and cosmopolitan brio of Bodrum.
Ancient sites from Greek and Roman history are dotted across the coastline, a short drive or sail away, and for centuries the region has been a centre of traditional artisan crafts.
The Aegean is home to eons of history. Set sail to the 15,000-seat theatre in the ancient city of Miletus or the 7th–century BCTemple of Apollo at Didyma.
Or visit Ephesus, one of the greatest ruined cities in the western world.
Protected by a headland, the calm bay is ideal for sailing, snorkelling or canoeing, as well as venturing farther afield on a motor yacht or traditional gulet.
Now home to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, a visit to the castle should also take in the marina and adjacent narrow lanes that are the hub of contemporary city life.
After 150 years, just a fraction of the city has been unearthed, including several temples, a library, theatre, colonnaded street and gate.
Using distinctive red clay, artisans in the village of Mumcular offer an opportunity to watch the creation process and invite you to try it for yourself.
Visit the fishing village of Gümüşlük for daytime dives that explore the sunken ancient city of Myndos and hikes at dusk capture the sunset between the gentle sloping coves.
Witness the spanning and dyeing of the thread on your visit, as well as the weaving process itself - a craft that has been passed down the generations in the village.
AMANRUYA
Bülent Ecevit Cad.Demir MevkiiGöltürkbüküTR-48483 BodrumTurkey