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Exciting places to visit and things to do nearby,
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4km of shingle beach, where even in the hottest months the breeze off the sea provides a cooling relief from the Turkish sun. The restaurant-fronted promenade is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely lunch or relax in the evening and watch the amazing sunsets.
Calis is also one of the 17 Mediterranean nesting areas of Caretta Caretta, the protected sea turtle. Visitors can, in the months of June and July, witness the arrival of the females, and in September watch the hatchlings leave.
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(20 mins by dolmus, from the apartments) |
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Situated on the slopes of the Mendos Mountains, the picturesque harbour town of Fethiye has been a destination for travelers since 334B.C. Although today's visitors are made to feel more welcome than some of their predecessors!
While sitting on the café-lined harbour front, drinking a refreshing cup of Turkish Cay (tea) or enjoying a cold glass of the local lager (Efes), you can decide which boat trip you will take tomorrow, or spend some time perusing the 'paspastur' - the alleyways of shops filled with all the things you want to take home with you but can't get them on the plane. This area is best experienced at night, when the lights, sounds and atmosphere really bring the town alive.
For those with a little more energy, and an interest in the history of the Lycians, a walk to the rock tombs of King Amyntas is highly recommended.
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(40 mins by dolmus, from the apartments) |
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Olu Deniz is a stunning bay, possibly one of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey.
Its lagoon, now a protected area, has adorned thousands of picture postcards and brochures. The main beach is bordered by an attractive promenade lined with small shops, cafes and restaurants.
For the more adventurous, paragliding from the heights of Babada Mountain could be one of the highlights of the holiday.
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(45 minutes by coach from Fethiye) |
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With the sides reaching heights of 300m, the canyon of Sakli Kent (Hidden City) is well worth a visit. The canyon, formed through the centuries by melting snow, is entered along a wooden footbridge that has been fastened to the cliff with 100meter steel rods. Once inside, the icy waters of the river race past you to provide an exhilarating experience.
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(30 minutes by dolmus from the apartments) |
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A few kilometres from Fethiye lies the village of Kayakoy. The houses, numbering almost 4000, are all deserted. Once the home of Greek settlers, the inhabitants were forced to leave during the First World War, and have never returned. This haunting site is now under protection and us being lovingly restored by Turkish nationals and foreign residents.
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(1hr by coach from Fethiye) |
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The small town of Dalyan lies along the Fethiye to Mugla highway and is where fresh water meets salt. The visitor can take a boat trip from the freshwater lake along where the canal, which is banked by rock tombs.
Enjoy a mud bath and then visit the wide expanse of Iztuzu Beach, made famous by the successful campaigning to protect the eggs of the Loggerhead Turtles that nest there.
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(1hr by coach from Fethiye) |
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Xanthos was the city of the Lycian Federation and its greatest city for most of the Lycian era. Notwithstanding the hundreds of articles belonging to the site having been removed, Xanthos is still the most impressive representation of the Lycian civilization.
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The following activities can be arranged by the proprietor or independently booked through the various tour operators in Calis and Fethiye.
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