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Turkey’s south east coast is a treasure trove of little known coves, villages and astonishingly diverse landscapes. Rich in history, the region exudes simple tranquility and you will find it hard to resist its undeniable charms. A stay in a villa provides you with a perfect base from which to explore and enjoy this wonderful sundrenched area.
Places to visit while enjoying a villa holiday on the Turkish South Coast
Kalkan descends to the sea in terraces of whitewashed houses, its steep cobbled streets and colourful harbour sleepy under the midday heat. Once the sun has set, the pretty seafront and picturesque alleys come alive again when locals and visitors stroll along to their favourite café or restaurant. One of the joys of staying in this area is to explore the coast by sea taxi or dolmus. At Kalkan's 'beach clubs', just a short boat ride from the harbour, you can swim or snorkel in astonishingly clear water off the rocks.
To the west of Kalkan lies Patara, a stunning and undeveloped nine mile stretch of soft golden sand, where the evocative ruins of a once-fine city protrude out of the encroaching sand dunes.
More of a town than Kalkan, Kas is still delightfully Turkish in ambience. It is well known for its superb shopping where you can find anything from traditional carpets and kilims to arts and crafts. There is no shortage of good restaurants around the busy port and even those looking for nightlife will not be disappointed.
Like Kalkan, Kas makes a superb base for exploring the wealth of historical sites that lie scattered around the ancient kingdom of Lycia. One of the most enchanting spots, must be Kekova, where submerged ruined houses and vast harbour walls of the sunken city are easily visible through the crystal clear water.
With pretty inland villages, famous beaches and remarkably undiscovered archaeological sites, the Gulf of Fethiye is one of Turkey's most diverse regions. Fethiye itself is a bustling harbour town with a lively yet authentic atmosphere. Just 10km away lies the magnificent beach and lagoon at Olu Deniz, one of the most photographed images in Turkey.
But what makes the region so special is its gloriously unspoilt hinterland, which offers a fascinating and rewarding territory for explorers and a peaceful sanctuary for those in search of complete rest and relaxation. Discover the hilltop castle of Tlos, Patara's amphitheatre half lost under drifting dunes and the ancient city of Xanthos. Closer still is the deserted Greek village of Kaya, with its evocative cobbled streets and crumbling houses.
Set at the north-west end of the Gulf of Fethiye, Gocek is blessed with magnificent scenery. Backed by mountains and substantial pine forests it looks out over the Twelve Islands, which provide shelter for Gocek's almost circular bay that has made the village such a perfect, natural harbour. In the backstreets and around the old village square by the mosque, there is a surprising array of interesting craft shops.
From the harbour you can take boat trips around the Twelve Islands and a boat is also the natural choice of transport to reach Gocek's beaches, the nearest of which lies just a little further around the bay.
Although Akyaka has grown into a small resort in recent years, its visual appeal remains that of a picturesque village, as any construction has adhered strictly to the traditional architectural style of the region, known as Ula-Mugla. Numerous wooden balconies, intricately arranged pantiled roofs and delicately carved fretwork shutters give the houses that tumble down the hillside towards the beach, their distinctive appeal.
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