The Poolside Dining Pavilion and the Beach Club serve lighter meals at lunchtime, with lots of options well suited to lazy days by the water. Think Caesar salad (done inventively with the addition of grilled asparagus), a selection of moreish traditional pides (flatbreads topped with melted cheese and toppings), and kebabs cooked over charcoal.

In the evening, book a table an hour before sunset at Sushi by Amanruya or the Anatolian Dining Pavilion and you’ll be rewarded with watching the sky fade from dusky pink to deepest blue with a twinkling of stars. The former is the hotel’s newest restaurant, offering the best rolls, tempura, maki, sashimi and more. Don’t miss the beautifully delicate slices of hamachi sashimi presented with ribbons of cucumber, edible flowers and fiery ginger. Pair with a bottle of Turkish Sauvignon Blanc; there are several lovely options.

At the latter, Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired sharing plates are the star of the show, from silky baba ganoush studded with pomegranate seeds and a courgette and pink grapefruit salad to thick beetroot hummus topped with chickpeas. Save room for the rich and ridiculously delicious pistachio baklava dessert. 

Breakfast is of the same high standard, with dishes to order such as menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) or an expansive traditional spread of meats, cheeses, breads and more for sharing.