OVERVIEW Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Aegean, backed up by hills, Maçak?z? is situated on the north side of the Bodrum peninsula in a lovely village called Türkbükü. Adorned with vibrant bougainvilleas and luscious plants Maçak?z? sits against the sapphire seas of the Aegean. It has a mesmerizing setting; simple yet very elegant... The history of the area goes back thousands o f years B.C. The most famous being the tomb of King Maousollos of Caria which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as the 16th century Castle built by the Knights of St. Peter, sitting proudly on a hill overlooking the twin harbor of Bodrum. With recent renovations and additions, Maçak?z? Hotel is your year-round Mediterranean getaway. HISTORY Initially, Ayla Emiroglu established a pension and a private beach in 1977 in Bodrum. Ayla Emiroglu, with a keen eye for all things tranquil and natural; created a haven for all guests. Her original aim to create an inspiring environme nt for writers, painters, other intellectuals and all, with her bed and breakfast service, continued to evolve and grow, as Bodrum, throughout the years. The seeds of the Maçak?z? concept, continues to flourish with the vision and contemporary mind of Ayla’s son Sahir. Since 2000, Maçak?z? is located in Türkbükü and along with its private and popular beach, it is transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. This unique heaven is now being carried into the new millennium and further.