This coastline is truly spectacular. Rugged cliffs of pine forests plunge into turquoise sea. Between them are small bays of sand and shingle accessible only by boat. In ancient times the Lycians, mentioned in Homer's Iliad, settled here and the ruins of their cities and majestic rock tombs can easily be seen.
Drive the coastal road, wander round a deserted dusty ruin, stop for a dip and a simple lunch at a lokanta and you will discover that you can still experience the rugged pleasures of old Turkey.
Turkey, which is outside the Eurozone, remains good value, so the likelihood is that the pressure for more development will continue. For now, however, the cobbled backstreets, the haunting call to prayer from the mosques and the friendliness of the people combine to make for a relaxing holiday with a touch of the exotic.
The harbour is still the focus of these resorts, and to get the best from the coast you should take to the water. You can hop on boats that run like buses to local beaches, buy tickets for day-trip excursions or negotiate your own deal directly with a boat owner. For about £20, you can chug out for a couple of hours on a small fishing boat.
Kas
Kas fits the general pattern of resorts along this coast - a small fishing village that transformed itself into a holiday destination. In the 1960s and 1970s it was a favourite hippy haunt but fashion now favours neighbouring Kalkan, leaving Kas as the quieter sister. It's all the better for it, and the shady streets leading up from the sleepy harbour retain a villagey feel.
As you wander round, you may stumble on the odd ruin from ancient Antiphellos - at the top of one alley, for example, is a tall sarcophagus in warm, sand-coloured rock decorated with lions' heads; west of the harbour is a modest theatre from the first century BC.
Shoppers will have some fun. Carpets are the big buy: don't rush your purchase and be prepared to negotiate. The silver and gold jewellery is attractive. Turkey is also a faker's heaven - you will find "Ralph Lauren" polo shirts for under a fiver, "Louis Vuitton" bags and leather goods, and plenty of shops selling watches. Leather goods - from full-length coats to belts - are everywhere, as are pashminas.
Source : Daily Telegraph
Information Panel - The Turkish Riviera
The Turkish Riviera (also known popularly as the Turquoise Coast) is a term used to define an area of southwest Turkey encompassing Antalya, Muğla and to a lesser extent the provinces of Aydın, southern İzmir and western Mersin. The combination of a favourable climate, warm sea, more than a thousand kilometers of shoreline along the Aegean and Mediterranean waters, and abundant natural and archeological points of interest makes this stretch of Turkey’s coastline a popular national and international tourist destination.
Among the archaeological points of interest are two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the ruins of the Mausoleum of Maussollos in Halicarnassus and the remains of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, which can still be seen today.
The Riviera is also the home for the internationally-known Blue Voyage, which allows participants to enjoy a weeklong trip on Gulets to ancient cities, harbours, tombs, mausolea and intimate beaches in the numerous small coves, lush forests and streams that lace the Turquoise Coast.
The coastline is further regarded as a cultural trove that provides a fascinating mixture of factual and mythological individuals, conflicts and events, and has frequently been referred to in the folklore of various cultures throughout history. As such, it is regarded as the home of scholars, saints, warriors, kings, and heroes, as well as the site of numerous well-known myths. Mark Antony of the Roman Empire is said to have picked the Turkish Riviera as the most beautiful wedding gift for his beloved Cleopatra of Egypt. St. Nicholas, later known as Santa Claus, was born in Demre (ancient Myra), a small town close to present-day Antalya. Herodotus, accepted as the father of History, was born in Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) in ca. 484 BC. The volcanic mountains to the west of Antalya, near Dalyan, are believed to have been the inspiration for the mythical Chimera - the firebreathing monster that Bellerophon slew.
Source : Wikipedia
"Praise God" Villa
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Two double bedroom with en-suite facilities and balconies,3 x twin bedroom, all with balconies
Bathrooms
3 x Bathrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, 1 family bathroom with jacuzzi style bath and shower. Outside poolside shower and WC
Kitchen Open plan kitchen, fully fitted with granite work surface, equipped with stove, large fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Living room Spacious, well furnished open plan living and dining room, with feature fireplace,. French doors opening directly onto the pool terrace.
Other Free wireless ADSL internet connection. Video entry phone system and security gates to the grounds of the villa. Refuse and pool clean. Welcome pack on arrival.
