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THINGS
TO DO IN TURKEY
There is a lot to see and do in this
beautiful country, so if you can, do venture away from
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HAMAMS
- Nearly every Turkish town has a hamam, or Turkish
bath, where you can get a steamy bath, vigorous massage,
or a kese session (in which layers of dead skin are
scrubbed away with an abrasive glove) |
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BELCEKIZ BEACH
- From Belcekiz beach, you can take one of the
daily boat trips for around £5 including
lunch, leaving around 10 am. Excellent value for
money with plenty of stops for swimming and diving
off the boats into the crystal clear waters. Visiting
such places as Cold-water springs, St. Nicholas
Island and Butterfly Valley. You can sunbathe
on the top deck or sit below deck in the shade.
Drinks are available onboard at a price, it is
advisable to take your own if you can keep them
cool. Flat shoes are also advisable. |
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SAKLIKENT GORGE
- With walls so steep that the sun never reaches
the floor. Once at the bottom, you can hike 12
miles through the icy waters of the river and
jump down assorted waterfalls along the way. The
local restaurateurs serve freshly cooked trout
on wooden platforms suspended over the river.
Some platform owners will even let you spread
your blanket beneath the stars. |
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SULTANS AQUACITY
- CALIS BEACH - Just a 10 minute ride
from Hisaronu to the exilarating day out at the
waterpark in Calis.There is also a gym available
for the those whom like to keep in shape whilst
on holiday.Plenty of sunbeds and large umbrellas
available for those that like to relax in the
comfort of the shade. Steam room and sauna also
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SCUBA DIVING -
For the absolute beginner and certified diver
the crystal clear turquoise waters in Ölüdeniz
and Fethiye area offer a variety of diving from
calm shallow reefs to caverns, walls, drop offs
and tunnels. The type of Marine life varies from
large grouper, moray eels, octopus, tuna, jacks,
barracuda's and lobster. There are many forms
of fauna and coral showing their glorious colours.
The Aegean & Mediterranean with its warm calm,
tide free seas make this area ideal for both newly
certified and more experienced divers. |
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
- One of the best ways way to discover the Turkish
countryside and Turkey's Turquoise Coast is on
a bike at Black Tree Village - an hour of drive
from Ölüdeniz. Black Tree situated 1000
metres above sea level has an ideal climate and
trails for mountain biking or just simply cycling.
The local scenery is tobacco valleys, isolated
beaches, forest tracks and friendly villagers
on their donkeys!
Ride down to Patara beach is one of the most popular
tracks. An hour and half cycling trail - all downhill
to one of the best beaches in the world! |
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WALKING/TREKKING
Lycia on foot is walkers' paradise!
There are many nice walks in the surrounding hills
and coastal areas. An assortment of beaches, some isolated,
can be reached with a two hour descent.
Walk along Lycian mule tracks, some widened for timber
lugging, some neglected and stony, from time to time
stumbling upon an overgrown Lycian settlement. Along
this little explored coast you can walk to isolated
coves or find a beach with some sophistication. Within
2 hours walk from Ölüdeniz you will find:
• Butterfly Valley ... famous for its moths
* Kizilcakaya Beach ...overlooked by a roman tomb
* Balatli Beach ...stunning and still unknown
* Insuyu Beach ... probably just you on the beach
* Kabak Beach ... a botanists paradise
* Babadag Walk ... climb up and paraglide down
* Lycian Way... rated by the Sunday Times as one of
the ten best walks in the world |
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RAFTING - The
Dalaman is the best river in Southern Turkey for
rafting with genuine exhilarating grade four rapids.
In the past called Indos, Dalaman River has its
source within Kocas Mountain located nearby Dirmil.
It runs into the sea some 8 km south of Ortaca
after its course through a narrow and deep valley
where two of its branches, one coming from Goktepe
and the other from Yaylacik Mountains, being part
of the Western Taurus Mountains merge together.
Its total length is: 229 km. It takes place between
the rivers that attract the largest number of
tourists as far as rafting is concerned. Dalaman
River situated within Mugla province borders amongst
Köycegiz and Dalaman is offering you R2 (difficulty
rate: 3+) and R3 (difficulty rate: 3-4+) level
course services. The river increases the adrenaline
of the participants to the rafting activity through
its rapid and exciting course track.
Dalaman Upper River, which courses through a scenic
gorge, is laced with Class I-III rapids that offer
easy to moderate summer white water -- but still
plenty of excitement -- for kids as young as 6.
On a hot summer day, join the rafting team to
cool down in the waters of fast mountain river
near Dalaman. The rafting routes are specially
designed for the different levels of rafting experience
or none at all. You can be rafting by yourself
or together with your friends in the larger boats.
Usually there is a break for lunch since the trip
program is for all afternoon. |
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SAILING - It is
hard to imagine a more totally relaxing holiday
than one aboard a traditional Turkish gulet as
it sails or motors along the heart-stopping beautiful
Turquoise coast.
Days are spent in unashamed indolence and indulgence
as the crew take care of the sailing and navigation
and present you with three delicious meals and
as many drinks as you care to order each day.
The major daily decisions are whether to swim,
snorkel or windsurf, go ashore and visit an inviting
archaeological site or pretty beach side village
or just drift and dream on your comfortable deck
mattress. |
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HORSE RIDING -
This is a fantastic way to experience some of
the most stunning scenery, history and wildlife
in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
Ride in a land dotted with olive groves and ancient
sites, way up into the rough mountains with breathtaking
views, swim in the clear blue waters and dry at
an abandoned beach.
There are unguided and guided trails, instruction
for the less experienced and combinations of sun,
sea and riding for more leisurely holidays.
Either with an easy ride on a willing horse or
with a frenetic gallop through endless green plains,
horse riding is a wonderful way to cross blooming
country sides, deserted beaches, ride around quite
lakes or trod on follow beaten paths. |
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Dalyan
– Caunos - This trip is a real favourite
because it offers such variety. Experience beautiful
scenery whilst cruising through the Dalyan river marshes.
Passing the famous Caunos rock tombs and ruins before
arriving at the mud baths. Here you have a chance to
pamper yourself in the mud and sulphur pools and will
feel the wrinkles disappearing!
Now feeling cleansed and fresh you're ready for a riverside
lunch stop and perhaps a beer or two!
After lunch drift down the river again to relax, soak
up the sun, swim and they're the same beach space as
the Caretta Caretta turtles who still breed here.
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Ephesus
& Pamukkale (2 Days) - For those who want
to go further a field this trip is the one for you.
The first stop is a visit to the Virgin Mary's house.
Then it's on the Ephesus, the most famous ancient site
of Turkey with its well preserved historic remains the
Library of Celsus being an excellent example. The amphitheater
played host to many famous musicians and is still used
today as for concerts. Then, off to Pamukkale for an
overnight stop in a luxurious hotel with thermal pool.
Turkish Bath and comfortable beds for any weary travellers.The
next day is spent exploring the ancient site of Hierapolis
and the natural wonders of Pamukkale, the "Cotton
Castle". A swim in the Roman Baths before lunch.
And then it's onto the carpet-weaving centre before
returning to Fethiye for early evening. |
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Pamukkale
(1 Day) - An early start means we breakfast
on the way. Our first visit is the ancient site or Hierapolis,
set amongst beautiful scenery.
Next stop Pamukkale, known as the "Cotton Castle"
which is truly a natural wonder and is formed by thermal
springs containing calcium salts which have created
stalactites and natural pools. Though it is no longer
permitted to swim in the actual pools, a nearby pool
of the thermal water is a welcome stop and will soothe
your aching limbs. After lunch, a trip to the carpet
weaving centre before setting off for home.
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BOAT
TRIP – ST NICHOLAS - Board the boat in
Ölü Deniz for a day you won't forget. Swim
in the Blue Cave before stepping ashore at Butterfly
Valley. For the more energetic, a climb up to the Waterfall,
where you might spot a rare Tiger Butterfly is not to
be missed.
Lunch is served on the boat before a stop at St. Nicholas
Island where you can climb amongst ruins to the top
of the island for magnificent views. For the daring
of you a swim at "Cold Spring Bay" where a
fresh water spring leaks in to the sea is most refreshing!
(Masks and snorkels available on the boat).
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BOAT
TRIP – 12 ISLANDS - This is the way to
relax and take in the delights of the Turkish coastline
and islands.
Under the heat of the summer sun, where better place
to be than at sea. We stop at various islands and bays,
the favourite being "Cleopatra's Bay" where
it is said that if you swim in the water, you will become
a true beauty!
Lunch is cooked and served on board and there are plenty
of stops to swim, snorkel and generally cool down.
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PATARA
BEACH - In recent years the winner of a "best
beach in the world" survey in the Sunday Times,
Patara Beach is 54 km drive from Fethiye. Eighteen kilometres
of soft white sand, backed by majestic dunes - shouldn't
be missed! |
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KIDRAK(PARADISE)
BEACH - Kidrak - also known as the Paradise
Beach -only 2 km away from Ölüdeniz - can
be reached with half an hour walk - is much more secluded
and quieter than Ölüdeniz. |
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BUTTERFLY
VALLEY BEACH - Butterfly Beach can only be
reached from Ölüdeniz by boat - there is basic
accommodation on the beach - tents and tepees - and
a small restaurant.
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KABAK
BEACH - Kabak Beach - one of the most secluded
and remote beaches in the area can be reached by car
or by boat from Ölüdeniz. There is a campsite
on the beach providing basic accommodation. |
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GEMILER
BEACH - Gemiler Beach is just opposite of the
St. Nicholas Island which is worth visiting for it's
history. There are several simple fish restaurants serving
fresh fish dishes. It's a perfect day tour from Ölüdeniz;
swim, snorkel, eat and snooze
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