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− | '''Selçuk''' (pronounced sel- | + | '''Selçuk''' (pronounced sel-chook) is a city in the west of [[Turkey]]. Located nearby are the Unesco-heritage ruins of Efesus/Ephesos/Efes, an ancient Greek settlement. Popular as a tourist destination, Selçuk has several hotels, but also boasts a few friendly hostels. |
== Hitching out == | == Hitching out == | ||
− | === North/East towards Izmir/Konya === | + | === North/East towards [[Izmir]]/[[Konya]] === |
− | Walk to the north of town and start hitching on a patch of calm road. After about 10 minutes, you'll reach a big highway. Head left(west) for Izmir, or right(east) for Konya, Pamukkale and | + | Walk to the north of town and start hitching on a patch of calm road. After about 10 minutes, you'll reach a big highway. Head left (west) for Izmir, or right (east) for Konya, [[Denizli]]/[[Pamukkale]] and [[Cappadocia|Kapadokya]]. |
== Accommodation and Sleep == | == Accommodation and Sleep == | ||
There's several cheap hostels. You can also camp outside of town, in the nearby hills and mountains. Be mindful of snakes though. | There's several cheap hostels. You can also camp outside of town, in the nearby hills and mountains. Be mindful of snakes though. | ||
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+ | {{IsIn|Turkey}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Turkey]] | ||
+ | [[Category:E87]] |
Revision as of 23:31, 14 August 2011
Selçuk (pronounced sel-chook) is a city in the west of Turkey. Located nearby are the Unesco-heritage ruins of Efesus/Ephesos/Efes, an ancient Greek settlement. Popular as a tourist destination, Selçuk has several hotels, but also boasts a few friendly hostels.
Hitching out
North/East towards Izmir/Konya
Walk to the north of town and start hitching on a patch of calm road. After about 10 minutes, you'll reach a big highway. Head left (west) for Izmir, or right (east) for Konya, Denizli/Pamukkale and Kapadokya.
Accommodation and Sleep
There's several cheap hostels. You can also camp outside of town, in the nearby hills and mountains. Be mindful of snakes though.