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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 the pool.

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)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 available.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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