Calis (pronounced Chalish) is renowned for its spectacular sunsets and its laid-back atmosphere. Situated in the south west of the country on the beautiful Mediterranean coast, Calis has a selection of hotels, bars and restaurants that line the extensive beachfront road; designated a car-free strip. The beach itself is long and narrow, with a mix of sand and shingle, and as in Dalyan, a population of Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) turtles gathers here to lay its eggs at certain times of year. The Sultans Aquacity waterpark, a stone's throw from the beach, provides a wealth of entertainment for families, and other watersports are also available during the day. A little way out of town is a lovely market that takes place on Sundays, with the usual selection of very well priced fake designer items, as well as spices, teas and foods. There are a number of activities to enjoy, including boat trips to nearby islands, jeep safaris, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, diving, quad biking and micro lighting. Calis is also a dolmus (minbus) or water-taxi ride away from neighbouring Fethiye, for those seeking bigger crowds. The best way to enjoy Calis, however, is to grab a seat at a beachfront café with cameras at the ready, and enjoy a cocktail as the sun dips below the horizon.
The coastline along the Mediterranean Sea is an alluring destination, renowned for its magnificent scenery with picturesque coves and rocky headlands, turquoise waters, golden beaches and pine forests. The beautiful landscape, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean is the beginning of the Turquoise Coast, dominated by the mountains of the Taurus range whose cliffs plunge into the sea of intense blue. Further along the Mediterranean one reaches the Turkish Riviera as it is known, the region of Antalya; and together these make up the tourism capital of Turkey. Simple villages share the water's edge with sophisticated resorts, and fishing vessels and pleasure yachts mingle together in the sheltered harbours. Endless days of sunshine make it a paradise for boat cruises, sunbathing and swimming and numerous water sports, and there are a variety of restaurants and bars to round off a day on the water.
The coast also boasts a rich cultural legacy from early civilisations and is imbued with history and legend, found in ancient cities and at sites such as the fires of Chimaera at Olympos, and numerous ruins dotted about the countryside.
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From belly-dancing to bustling bazaars, from rugged peaks to endless beaches – Turkey has become a true holiday all-rounder and if you have not been, then now is the time to put that right. The heritage and culture of this ancient nation is enough to keep site seekers happily occupied, while the turquoise waters of the Aegean have plenty to excite water sport enthusiasts. The local food is simply delectable and the nightlife compares with any of the more renowned destinations around the Med. When you throw the non-Euro exchange rate into the mix, it does not matter what your holiday brief is – as long as it involves lots of reliable sun, then our range of holidays in Turkey are worth a peek.
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The popular resorts throughout the country include Bodrum, Didum, Altinkum, Marmaris, Icmeler and Hisaronu – and they’re all worth a look if you’re after a bargain. So why not browse through our Turkey holidays online and then drop a line to our UK based call centre on 0208 548 3048. Our friendly staff will offer you all the advice you need to book one of our superb holidays in Turkey.
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