Villa TU5031

Details of the Villa

It is traditionally designed with modern twists and fits perfectly with it’s surroundings. One of the oustanding features of the property is the private outdoor pool. Place perfectly on the side of the hill so that you can enjoy the views whilst swimming or lying by the pool on one of the sun loungers. Outside the villa you can also find an alfesco dining area, perfect for a laid back meal or a drink to watch the sunset. The inside of the villa is spacious and light, from the open plan fully equipped kitched to the living and dining room there is space for all. The five bedrooms are spread over the three floors, with the top floor bedroom boasting it’s own indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi tub. For a proper taste of Turkey the outdoor seating area has a patterned Kilim (rug) and a shisha pipe and there is also a stone barbeque where you can prepare a delicious meal from the fresh produce you have haggled for in the local market. Ground floor - Fully fitted modern kitchen - Open-plan living room patio doors to the pool terrace, affording fabulous views of the bay - Dining Table and chairs - Double bedroom: en-suite shower room First Floor - Master suite: en-suite shower room, private balcony, jacuzzi pool (round bed) - Twin bedroom, en-suite shower room room , balcony. Second Floor - Twin bedroom, en-suite shower room, - Double bedroom, en-suite shower room Outside - Pool, free form shape, 12.3m x 3.7m x 1.6m deep - Sunbeds - Umbrellas - Barbecue - Outside table and chairs Other - Indoor pool -heated - Local satellite TV - DVD - Airconditioned - Internet access - Oven - Fridge/freezer - Hob - Dishwasher - Microwave - Toaster - Kettle - Hairdryers - Safe - Washing machine - Iron & ironing board - Clothes airer The villa sits pretty on the hillside, a short drive from the centre of Kalkan on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. This old fishing town, turned popular holiday destination, still retains its old-school charm and laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Head to the harbour with waterfront restaurants or wander the streets with pretty white-washed houses draped in bougainvillaea flowers. With the majestic Taurus Mountains nearby alongside ancient sites, there’s plenty to see and do. The landscape around Kalkan is diverse in exciting walking trails, including the famous Lycian Way Trail. From gentle half-hour walks to more strenuous full-day excursions, you can discover a wealth of history and culture. Traverse through olive groves or head to spots like the preserved ‘ghost village’ of Kayaköy with hundreds of deserted, Greek-style houses and churches. For relaxing downtime, there are plenty of beautiful beaches in and around Kalkan, including Kaputas Beach – a stunning cove with turquoise water and sand. There’s also Kalkan’s own beach, close to the harbour, with clear water for snorkelling. Patara Beach is also worth a visit. It’s rich in wildlife and is the breeding ground of the endangered loggerhead turtle. It’s also a short stroll from the area’s ancient ruins; a vast theatre as well as impressive Roman baths. History lovers can continue the culture and visit Tlos in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. It’s one of the principal cities of Lycia, and you can still see the remains of the Acropolis, fortress, cave tombs and a Roman stadium. For more fun day trips, you can jump on a boat from Kalkan Harbour for a day trip, stopping in various coves. If you drive beyond Kas you can get a boat to go to Kekova island with underwater ruins of Dolchiste, an ancient Lycian settlement. Saklikent Gorge, a beautiful river and 18km canyon is also well worth a visit. Local Amenities Nearest Airport Dalaman (123km) Nearest Town/City Kalkan- centre (2km) Nearest Restaurant Restaurant (1km) Nearest Supermarket Kalamaki Petrol Station (1km) Nearest Beach Kalkan Pebble Beach (2.8km) Sightseeing Patara- beach and ruins (15km) KALKAN Kalkan has become boutique resorts, with cobbled streets and converted Greek houses, which belonged to the Greek merchants before the exchange of population in the 1920’s. Once quiet fishing harbours these days you are more likely to see traditional wooden gulets taking tourists to soak up rays on the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean. A boat trip is a must do, from the boat you can snorkel and usually a delicious lunch is prepared on board. Keen walkers should check out the Lycian way for designated walking paths in the area. You cannot come to this area without spending some time exploring the many Lycian sights, such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra or the sunken city of Kekova. Patara is said to be where democracy started (they excavated stone voting block) and is also said to be the birthplace of St Nicholas, who became bishop at nearby Myra. The ruins here include an ancient theatre, city walls, government build and agora. The lighthouse on the site is said to be the earliest of its kind. Visit Patara in the late afternoon and finish the trip with a drink on the sandy beach watching the amazing sunset. The Salikent Gorge is a great place to visit, especially if you want to cool off in the fresh waters whilst walking up the gorge. For the more energetic there are rafts and rings to ride the flowing waters. Further down you can enjoy a day canoeing toward the beach. Islamlar sits 8 km above Kalkan. Once the place Kalkan folk went to cool off at one of the trout farms built to make use of the mountain’s springs. Today Islamlar houses many a villa, enjoyed by Istanbul Turks who prefer a holiday in slightly cooler and cleaner air. Here the locals grow grapes and pomegranates, but you’ll mainly see the men sat gossiping next to the local teahouse. The trout farms remain a place to come for a wonderful fresh meal, or a breakfast consisting of fresh local fare. The rocket will be the freshest & most tasty you’ve ever had; and the fresh chips cooked in olive oil take some beating. By night both Kalkan and Kas come alive. Kas has more of a bohemian feel, people ambling through the cobbled streets, passing the ancient tomb in the street, haggling for textiles, carpets and other goodies, maybe stopping for the traditional Turkish ‘maras’ ice cream, a tulip-shaped glass of tea or a wonderful kebab in the shadow of the mosque. Most of the villas in Kas are just out of town on the Cukurbag Peninsula. A reasonable (5km) taxi or Dolmus (local bus) ride into town. Be sure to try the Piyaz, a white bean salad with tahini sauce. Travelling along the coast, towards Kalkan you pass the modern marina, the children’s beach park (run by the local hotel school) and halfway to Kalkan the stunning Kaputas Beach, cut in a gorge with all different shades of turquoise in the sea. Kalkan is a more sophisticated resort, with the villas built onto the mountainside. Evening are spent enjoying the rooftop restaurants, perched on the top of the old ‘konak’ houses. Then wandering to a seaside bar for a cocktail, after shopping for glass lanterns, Iznik pottery, handbags or pestemel towel. Do visit the ‘pastane’, local patisseries which do the most delicious morning pastries and you must try the ‘Gozleme’ pancakes at the Thursday market. Other things to do in the area include scuba diving as the visibility is excellent, paragliding, horseriding on Patara Beach or kayaking around the sunken ruins at Kekova. Travelling to Turkey All British (and most other nationalities) citizens require a full 10 year passport with at least 6 months validity to enter Turkey. UK passport holders are exempt from visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date. For all other passports please visit the Turkish Government Website or the Turkish Consulate for details of whether you require a visa or not. Whilst in Turkey local regulations require you keep your passport and a printed copy of your e-visa with you at all times. These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time. Arrival time Guests are invited t