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.
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