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Calis itself is a very
small resort but has innumerable restaurants & bars catering
for all tastes. These are mainly located along the attractive promenade
at the seafront – this is an ideal place to enjoy the
beautiful sunsets for which Calis is famous. Also in
Calis, & ideal for children is the Waterpark. There are several
small
supermarkets and other varied shops and there is a weekly market every
Sunday.
From Calis you can get the lovely water taxi across the bay to Fethiye.
Calis is blessed with a lovely sea breeze that makes it comfortable all
day – usually even in the height of summer. |
The popular town of
Fethiye lies in a semi-circular bay protected by a ring of 12 islands
and has a lively & picturesque
marina, numerous restaurants and shops and is an ideal place to visit,
day or night. There is a market every Tuesday, where you can buy
everything
from fresh local produce to fake designer clothes & handbags.
Above
the town there are numerous ancient Lycian rock tombs which were cut
into
the cliff face. From Fethiye you can embark on numerous excursions and
boat
trips. From Fethiye it is an approximate 20 minute drive to the most
famous
beach in Turkey – Olu Deniz. |
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Olu Deniz is probably
the most picturesque beach in Turkey. It is set in a magnificent wide
sweeping bay against an impressive mountain backdrop. The clear
turquoise waters of the lagoon are ideal for swimming and other water
sports. Olu Deniz has been officially declared a conservation area of
outstanding natural beauty. |
Situated high in the
mountains above Fethiye, a rushing torrent of water cuts a narrow gorge
through the mountains creating Saklikent canyon. A cool refuge on hot
summer days Saklikent is a spectacular & favourite picnic spot,
with rustic restaurants serving delectable fresh trout. |
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| This deserted Greek
settlement was built in the 14th century on the ancient site of
Karmillassos.The village was abandoned after the Turkish and Greek
governments signed a 'population exchange' agreement in 1922. The Greek
population was exchanged with the Turkish
population residing in Western Thrace. Many of the Greek houses remain
and
there is a church high up on the Mountains overlooking Olu Deniz. The
area
has many traditional Turkish 'mangal' (barbeque) restaurants where the
barbeque
is brought to your table and you can either cook your meal yourself or
have
someone cook for you. Either way all the produce served is grown/bred
locally. |
| The maze of channels is
easily explored by boat. Restaurants that line the waterways specialize
in delicious fresh fish. Magnificent tombs were carved into the rock
high on the cliff face, at a bend in the river, above the fascinating
ancient harbour of city Caunos. The Dalyan Delta, with the long,
golden, sandy Iztuzu beach at its mouth, is a nature conservation area
and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta caretta) and blue crabs.An
ancient village with many sights to explore. Dalyan is a beautiful
place with much to offer. Its surrounding mountains so lush and green.
Marvel at the ancient ruins. Dalyan is located on the delta coast.
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| Situated in the valley,
just a short dolmus ride away from Olu Deniz, is Hisaronu. Formerly a
farming village, the area has developed into a lively tourist resort
providing accommodation for visitors attracted by the countryside and
pine-clad hills. 300 metres above sea level; Hisaronu benefits from the
fresh mountain air; making it slightly cooler than the seaside resort.
The town has a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants to suit
all tastes, and at night, Hisaronu comes alive with bars and discos
open into the small hours. |