Situated on the wonderful turquoise coast in the south west corner of Turkey CALIS BEACH (“the” beach of Fethiye) In contrast to the surrounding countryside, the resort is very flat and so is ideal for those with mobility restrictions. It is a relaxed holiday resort in which you can either take in the stunning views while sipping a cool beer or take a stroll along the 4km long beach. On the other hand, make use of its handy position close to many activities; excursions and Turkish culture. The block-paved promenade has a wide selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There is a gentle breeze to keep you cool on those hot summer days. Enjoy all manner of water-sports, and at the end of day, the famous sunset as the sun drops below the crystal blue waters. Spend £1 on a great 30 min water taxi trip through the reeds of the canal, close to the bird sanctuary and into Fethiye harbour, every œ hour, every day right up to midnight. The Dolmus mini bus also runs regularly until

Situated on the wonderful turquoise coast in the south west corner of Turkey CALIS BEACH (“the” beach of Fethiye) In contrast to the surrounding countryside, the resort is very flat and so is ideal for those with mobility restrictions. It is a relaxed holiday resort in which you can either take in the stunning views while sipping a cool beer or take a stroll along the 4km long beach. On the other hand, make use of its handy position close to many activities; excursions and Turkish culture. The block-paved promenade has a wide selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There is a gentle breeze to keep you cool on those hot summer days. Enjoy all manner of water-sports, and at the end of day, the famous sunset as the sun drops below the crystal blue waters. Spend £1 on a great 30 min water taxi trip through the reeds of the canal, close to the bird sanctuary and into Fethiye harbour, every œ hour, every day right up to midnight. The Dolmus mini bus also runs regularly until midnight – almost to your door – most useful after those long days on your feet or evenings in the bar! FETHIYE Once the Lycian settlement of Telmessos, Fethiye is now a bustling market town which perfectly combines traditional Turkish life with that of a welcoming holiday resort. English is widely spoken with 10% of the residents being British. Fethiye has a beautiful harbour where you can get water taxis (to and from Calis Beach), and is the centre for a wide range of attractively priced excursions, including island boat trips on traditional Gullets, motor launches or fishing boats. It has a great selection of shops and the large open-air market selling vegetables, herbs, fruit, fish, meat, dairy products and local handicrafts must be visited. There are many historical attractions in the town and nearby, including rock tombs; ancient castle and artefacts museum. Also, as you would expect, here you can relax in a traditional Turkish bath.

Eating out and nightlife Calis is ideally placed to enjoy all the benefits of Fethiye, however with the advantage of being nearer to beautiful beaches and having a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. Have a stroll along the boulevard or enjoy an early dinner at one of the many restaurants by the sea to enjoy the spectacular sunset over the bay. The choice of dining includes Italian, Turkish fare, Seafood, Pizza and some restaurants have English dishes as well as offering an English breakfast. A wider variety of restaurants can be found in nearby Fethiye town. Highly recommended is the fish market which is set in a courtyard, surrounded by open air restaurants. You select your seafood from the market vendors and the restaurant you’ve chosen cooks it for you. There are often musicians going from one table to another playing local music. There is a lot to see, interesting local characters and the atmosphere is good fun. If you are looking for more of a bar or club, the Paspatur area

Eating out and nightlife Calis is ideally placed to enjoy all the benefits of Fethiye, however with the advantage of being nearer to beautiful beaches and having a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. Have a stroll along the boulevard or enjoy an early dinner at one of the many restaurants by the sea to enjoy the spectacular sunset over the bay. The choice of dining includes Italian, Turkish fare, Seafood, Pizza and some restaurants have English dishes as well as offering an English breakfast. A wider variety of restaurants can be found in nearby Fethiye town. Highly recommended is the fish market which is set in a courtyard, surrounded by open air restaurants. You select your seafood from the market vendors and the restaurant you’ve chosen cooks it for you. There are often musicians going from one table to another playing local music. There is a lot to see, interesting local characters and the atmosphere is good fun. If you are looking for more of a bar or club, the Paspatur area of Fethiye town has lots of bars to choose from. The narrow streets are full on an evening with people sitting outside enjoying the music. The Car Cemetery Bar is a popular night spot with both locals and holiday makers. It is a combination of bar and club. Weekly there are live local bands playing Turkish Pop music or Rock and later the dj plays dance music. There is a good selection of cocktails, both with and without alcohol which are versions of classic cocktails with car names. Nearby, is Club Mango which is popular for late night dancing. Day time activities For those who wish to unwind, the beautiful pool and private gardens of Villa Mare offer the perfect sanctuary. Later you can enjoy the Turkish bath and sauna by the pool. If you prefer to be by the sea, the beach in Calis is close by and you can sunbathe at one of the many beach bars. The beach at Calis is often a nesting ground for Turtles who come to lay their eggs in the sand. Other nearby beaches are Aksazlar Bay, Samalik Bay, Kuleli and Oludeniz. For excursions there are boat trips from Calis which go to nearby islands, Dalyan Turtle Beach, on fishing trips, Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), Saklikent Gorge, Olu Deniz Bay, Marmaris and to the Sunday market in Gocek. For the more adventurous activities such as White Water Rafting, Jeep Safaris, Diving and Snorkelling can be arranged. The Villa Mare guest relations can help you book this. Shopping Fethiye town has a selection of shops including some of the larger Turkish retailers where clothes and shoes are very reasonably priced. The small boutiques are definitely worth a look as you will find more unusual one off items. The old town area is home to an eclectic mix of shops selling souvenirs, many being handmade such as jewellery, woven table cloths, ceramics and beautiful scares. There is also the Tuesday market where you can buy wonderful locally grown fruit and vegetables at a reasonable price. You will also find fake designer clothes, shoes, handbags and sunglasses.