Villa TU5045

Details of the Villa

Lay back on a sun lounger by the private infinity pool that looks like it’s flowing straight into the sea and is complete with a water fountain. With plenty of seating and a outdoor dining table the sun terrace is the ideal place to soak up the sun. The villa is furnished beautifully with modern decor and furniture throughout. There is a living/dining area with comfy sofas and a dining table for up to ten guests. With large glass sliding doors the villa is light and the linving area flows to the outside pool terrace. There’s also an American-style kitchen, equipped with everything you would expect to find in a home, including a microwave and dishwasher. The first bedroom is on the ground floor and has an ensuite bathroom. The other three bedrooms are on the first floor and are also all ensuite. One has a large balcony and also a bathtub. If you’d like to go exploring, the villa is ideally located to see what Turkey has to offer. Kalkan town with it’s harbour, cobbled streets and traditional restaurants is just a short distance away. Exterior - Private Garden - Private Swimming Pool (4.5m x 10m) - Child Pool, Sunbathing Area - 6 sun loungers & parasol - Rattan Seating Group - Outdoors dining table - Gas BBQ - Outdoor Shower Ground floor - Fully equipped kitchen with dining area - Open plan living room with 10 seater dining table & access to pool terrace - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and baby cot First floor - Bedroom with 3 single beds and en-suite bathroom - Two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms & access to balcony The Villa is set in the foothills of the majestic tree-lined Taurus Mountains in Kalkan, Turkey. It’s a short drive from the centre of Kalkan – a vibrant town known for its charming character, stunning architecture and striking natural scenery. With a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere and plenty of things to do and see around the area, this villa is an ideal choice for families and couples alike. Because Kalkan is at the base of the Taurus mountains, there are plenty of fantastic walking, biking and hiking routes. Most people use Kalkan as a base to explore the nearby Lycian ruins – exciting ancient sites – or engage in the many local activities like snorkelling. You can’t come to this beautiful part of Turkey without exploring the charming villages of Xanthos, Patara and Myra either. In the town, you can visit one of the bustling markets where you’ll find everything from spices to hand-made rugs, produce and jewellery or browse the boutique shops. Look out for stalls selling fresh gozleme (savoury pancakes). Stop off for a drink and bite to eat at one of the waterfront cafes or famous roof-top restaurants, which offer fantastic food and unrivalled views of the bay. In Kalkan, you can also take your pick from a selection of stunning golden beaches. There’s Kalkan beach near the marina, and Kaputas, a scenic sandy cove about 7km east of Kalkan. Patara Beach is also a popular choice. Most of the beaches have beach clubs which offer sports like sea kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing, and have decking with chairs and loungers, plus restaurants. For a fun day trip, you can jump on a boat from Kalkan harbour to explore the surrounding bays and coves. Boats also leave Kas (a 30-minute drive away) to the island of Kekova where there are half-submerged ancient 2nd-century ruins – discover them via swimming, snorkelling or sea kayaking. Local Amenities Nearest Airport Dalaman (135km) Nearest Town/City Kalkan (4.8km) Nearest Restaurant (4.8km) Nearest Supermarket (2km) Nearest Beach (5.5km) Nearest Airport 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 3 pm Departure time 10 am Energy costs included? Included in the rental price Linen & towels included? Linen, towels and pool towels are included in the price of the villa End of stay cleaning included? End of stay cleaning is included in the rental price Insurance It is recommended that all