PLACES OF INTEREST / THINGS TO DO
There is so much to do around Fethiye, Çalìş, Hisaronu and Olu Deniz that you need not do anything else but spend your week or fortnight exploring the coast and islands around this relatively small area.
You can get about quite easily without having to hire a car – use the water taxi, dolmus or the bigger buses from the bus station (ottogar). If you want to get off the dolmus you should say “inejecvar lutfen” – this means – “I want to get off please”. Well worth learning.
If you want to hire a car, orange rent a car (who arrange our airport transfers) have a good range and reasonable prices.
Çalìş
Çalìş has a long sand and shingle beach and a long promenade with lots of restaurants, shops and bars. There is a water park here also and fishing along the seafront. The water taxi runs from the canal (just behind the beach area) to the waterfront in Fethiye. The water taxis run until around 11:30pm in peak season, but check the return time before you cross the bay as the time varies in different months of the season.
Çalìş Market (Sunday)
Has everything that Fethiye Tuesday market has but in smaller quantities. It is well worth buying any fruit and vegetables you might want for your stay at the market. We also bought melon, eggs and cheese so we had plenty for breakfast. To go to the market just go out of our front gate and turn right and keep walking along the path – when you reach the road the market is directly opposite.
Fethiye
Fethiye is the main town on a huge bay. Fethiye itself does not have a beach but it has a very long waterfront with many, many boats and gullets. The bay itself has twelve islands and these can be explored through a day trip on a boat from Fethiye harbour. There is also a modern marina, with another under construction further around the bay. It has extensive shopping areas and the bazaar area where you can buy all sorts of bargains. There are lots and lots of restaurants both in the bazaar area, in the centre and on the waterfront.
Fethiye Market – (Tuesday)
Similar to Çalìş Sunday market but much, much bigger. The dolmus stop for the market is round the corner from the Migros supermarket and about 200m down the road (the driver always shouts “market” and most people get off here). The market is huge – there are many many fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese, Turkish delight and nuts, clothes, hardware, jewellery, tools, watches, shoes, bags, belts, pashminas, pots, towels, table cloths, etc. If you are interested in any of the food, cheese, etc ask for a taste first. We bought some chestnuts and roasted them on the BBQ – delicious. Allow lots of time for wandering round because it is so vast and busy. I recommend coming back on the water taxi and enjoying a cold drink (cola, water or beer) on the 30-minute boat trip across the bay.
Hisaronu
Hisaronu is a village in the mountains and you can get the dolmus from Fethiye dolmus station to Hisaronu. It is cooler up in the mountains during the summer months. Hisaronu is “very English” and very lively at night – hence it is a particularly popular place with the 16 – 30 age group. But not solely so, us older folk can enjoy a walk around the shops and restaurants, but if lots of English pubs and “full English breakfasts served all day” cafes are not really your scene, the shops are well worth a visit.
Olu Deniz
Olu Deniz is the beach that you see on all the posters advertising Turkey because it looks so spectacular. It looks all the more impressive because of the parachutists who drop down to land on the beach from the Babadag mountain. Are you feeling brave? We decided to have a go last year and I have to say, it was brilliant. We decided to paraglide with Skysports, as they had been recommended to us. They do charge around £10 more that other firms, but they take off from the very top of the mountain and you spend more time in the air (around half an hour) as opposed to 20 minutes, and they use only qualified paragliders.
See http://www.flickr.com/photos/25387863@N03/4282122735/
Olu Deniz has a very long beach and a sheltered lagoon behind the beach where you can sunbathe on “private” beaches – ie Dave’s beach. These areas have showers, sun beds, parasols, towel hire and bars.
The dolmus journey to Olu Deniz costs 3TL (2007 prices) from the dolmus station in Fethiye. The dolmus first calls at Hisaronu (2 TL) and then goes on down to Olu Deniz.
The beach is deceptive because on all the photos it looks like sand but in fact it is very fine stone particles – but still well worth the visit.
Kaya Koy “ghost” village
Kaya koy “ghost” village is an old Greek village which was abandoned in 1923 when Turkey and Greece agreed the repatriation of countrymen living in their respective countries. There were many Greeks living in the village at the time and they all went home to Greece and those Turks living in Greece returned to Turkey. The Turks chose not to live in Kaya koy and left the village abandoned to the elements. The houses have now fallen into disrepair but it is a really interesting day out.
Catch the dolmus to the Fethiye dolmus station and then change and catch the dolmus to Kaya koy (3TL). They leave on the hour but might be more frequent (not sure). Get off the dolmus in the village of Kaya koy and walk up the path leading up the hill towards the village. The ticket station (there is a charge to go in the church and around the village – it costs 4TL each). The route is steep and you would be wise to wear trainers or more sturdy footwear – flipflops are not recommended. The village is extensive, built on the hillside and really interesting. I bought the guidebook and this is available to look at in the house.
The return dolmus from Kaya koy back to Fethiye also leaves on the hour.
Gőcek – Gőcek is a yachting centre across the bay in the opposite direction from Fethiye. You can catch a dolmus from near the hospital roundabout, which goes along the back road and around the bay to Gőcek. The water taxi also runs water trips across the bay to Gőcek, which is a nice boat trip. Gőcek itself is a very pretty, classy yachting centre, but there is no beach. The shops and restaurants are lovely, but the resort is more expensive than Fethiye.
Katranci
Along the coast from Çalìş, in the opposite direction from Fethiye, there are a number of small beaches, which can be reached by a short dolmus ride (about 20 minutes). We visited Katrançi Beach, which is small but set in a very picturesque location. There is a dolmus which runs from the Fethiye dolmus station and runs out to various beaches along the coast (and will call in at the Oasis complex at Yaniklar is any passengers are going there), then goes on to Katrançi Beach. Katrançi is a lovely little beach in a sheltered cover. There is not a lot there, just a couple of bars and places to eat, but the beach is real sand and the bay was very nice with pedalo’s, banana boat and a few beach activities. We spent a lovely day there and would recommend it for a day out. We are given to understand that the dolmus normally leaves the Fethiye dolmus station and then goes along the back road through Günlükbaşi and then on along the coast road through Yaniklar, Katrançi and then on to Günlüklü, another cover. However whilst we were in resort the main road through Günlükbaşi was closed for resurfacing so the dolmus was running along the coastroad to the Hospital, going up the back road (as opposed to the Coast Road) and then turning right and going up to Günlükbaşi and along its normal route to Katrançi and Günlüklü. Just make enquiries at the dolmus station if you visit Fethiye and they will tell you how frequently it runs and where it can be caught locally in Çalìş.
Saklikent Gorge
A visit to the Saklikent Gorge is a lovely day out, but unless you are a keen walker it can be a long walk. We ventured for about an hour up the gorge, and you have to wade through very cold water in places, which reaches up as far as your knees, Bear in mind that you have to walk back again afterwards. Nevertheless, it is a must see trip and one not to be missed.
Dalyan Mud Baths
We had visited the mud baths at Dalyan previously, but went again in October 2006, on an excursion arranged through Orange Rent a Car, though you can book trips from excursion various outlets on the road from the Dolphin roundabout to the water taxi station. Seaside Tours seem to be good from our experience.
The mud bath was excellent (a true hot spring with mud) and the boat trip through the reed beds to Dalyan beach was lovely (these reed beds are where they filmed the film ‘The African Queen’ and are a paradise for birds and waterfowl). You spend the afternoon free to sunbathe on Dalyan beach, which is a lovely clean, sandy beach prior to returning on the boat to the minibus and the return trip to Çalìş. A very enjoyable trip.
Patara Beach and ruins - (visitor review October 2005 ) - We took the dolmus to Migros supermarket and got off there. You turn left and walk away from the town centre. After several blocks you will see a petrol station on the right on the corner. The bus station is located behind the petrol station. This is the ‘big’ autobus station (ottogar) where buses go out to the bigger towns. The bus to Patara is hourly leaving at half past the hour. We were told it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to get to Patara (by bus) – so set off early. If you go, you would be wise to try and get an early bus. It cost 5TL to travel to Patara (can’t believe how cheap it was). If you go by car the drive takes about 50 minutes. You could ask Orange to price up a trip to Patara for you, if there are a few of you.
We had to get off the bus at the top of the little road that leads down to Patara beach. The bus was carrying on to Kaş (pronounced Kash) and then on to Antalya. From where the bus dropped us off, it was sign-posted as 4km to the beach and 2km to Gelemis village. We got the minibus from the drop off point - but beware this is expensive in comparison to prices in Fethiye and the ‘big’ bus – it cost us 2TL each to go the short journey to the beach. En route to the beach you had to pass through an entry gate to the ruins (this costs 2TL each but to go to the beach you have to pass through the ruins, so you have no option really). The whole area is a protected national park.
Patara beach is a beautiful safe golden sandy beach with “real” sand and the water is very shallow. It is protected because marine turtles nest on the beach and because of this the beach is closed at night during the summer months. No building is allowed on the beach or near the ruins, as this area is all protected. The bars on the beach do tend to be expensive because there are only a few of them and they are “temporary” wooden buildings due to the building regulations.
We walked the 2km back to Gelemis via the ruins, which are vast and well worth seeing. There is an amphitheatre and the remains of a roman viaduct. They are reconstructing some of the buildings, which will be a very long process as the area is vast. The huge stones are all laid out ready for reconstruction, all marked and numbered like a big jigsaw. Gelemis village has quite a few bars and restaurants and we ate at the Golden Pensions (on the left as you walk through the village). The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. The people were really helpful and it was reasonably priced.
The dolmus back to the main road runs from the beach but you need to ensure you get it in good time to meet the bus back to Fethiye, which is roughly “on the hour” at the main road.
We failed miserably here and missed the minibus (as we were still eating in the restaurant). We therefore missed the bus back to Fethiye and it was starting to get dark. We ended up hijacking the minibus – the driver made a telephone call and arranged for another minibus to take over his beach/main road route – whilst he took the more lucrative fare of taking us back to Fethiye.
It was a really good day out – even if the journey home turned out to be more expensive than originally intended - it was worth it – the journey only took 50 minutes.
12 Islands Trip - (visitor review 2005)
Recommended. Kardesler 5. Stall just to the right of the Water Taxi stand in Fethiye – Ask for Erman – give good deal. The brochure is in the villa. Cost £10 – 25TL in 2005. A large sail ship with lots of deck to sunbathe, etc. Does not allow more than 40 persons and is clean and well managed. Food is excellent considering the price. No loud music and pick up from outside Genpa supermarket. Great day swimming etc. Well worth the money.
ButterflyValley
Butterfly valley is a cove along the coast from Olu Deniz beach and is included in many excursion programmes. We visited there as part of the Olu Deniz Boat Trip (see excursion leaflet) which was a lovely day out. Butterfly valley which is just that, a valley and cove with lots of butterflies and a beach, accessed only by boat or on foot from the road high above. Not much more I can say really. The boat trip also took in St Nicholas Island and a bar-b-cue and several stops for a swim. Enjoyable.
Turkish Baths – Dreamlands – (visitor review 2005) 25TL/£10 each. Sold on front of Çalìş beach. Brochure & card direct to Dreamlands in villa. Probably cheaper. Fantastic experience – last about an hour and a quarter for sauna – plunge pool – body bath – scrub and soap foam massage. Brilliant and beautiful building. Pick up and drop off included. We paid extra 15TL each for classic 25 min Turkish Oil Massage – again well worth money. Great experience. A must if you have not experienced a Turkish bath before – and certainly if you have!
Pamukkale
This trip was fabulous but was a very long day. We booked it with Seaside Tours from the stand outside Maria’s bar. You can combine this trip with a trip to the ancient city of Ephasus, but that trip is a two-day trip with an overnight stay.
We were picked up outside Genpa at 6:30am for the 3½ hour trip to Pamukkale (though a good 3/4 hour of this was taken up by a breakfast stop en route). We arrived at Pamukkale, which is north-west from Fethiye (up towards Ismir but inland from there), and were given about 3 hours to wander the vast site and see the ancient ruins, the fantastic water features created from calcium deposits, the museum and Cleopatra’s bath – a vast natural hot spring soaking pool. When you leave Pamukkale you are taken for dinner at a restaurant very nearby, before embarking on the 3 hour journey back to Çalìş. We arrived back at around 7:30pm in the evening. It was a lovely day with spectacular scenery and it was lovely to see some of the Turkish interior – the mountain views were spectacular.
Turkish Shave – (visitor review 2005)
The barbers shop I used is facing the Ottoman restaurant, on left down the cul de sac next to the Dawn Beach bar. Cost 4TL – a pittance for such a good shave. You get 2 razor cut shaves – eyebrow trim – nose trim – ear singe with fire (all it needed), neck shave, head, shoulder arm and hand massage. Lasts 20 - 25 minutes. Again, another great Turkish experience. I had two sessions whilst I was there – face like a baby’s bum. Note: prices may vary by season.
There is so much to do around Fethiye, Çalìş, Hisaronu and Olu Deniz that you need not do anything else but spend your week or fortnight exploring the coast and islands around this relatively small area.
You can get about quite easily without having to hire a car – use the water taxi, dolmus or the bigger buses from the bus station (ottogar). If you want to get off the dolmus you should say “inejecvar lutfen” – this means – “I want to get off please”. Well worth learning.
If you want to hire a car, orange rent a car (who arrange our airport transfers) have a good range and reasonable prices.
Çalìş
Çalìş has a long sand and shingle beach and a long promenade with lots of restaurants, shops and bars. There is a water park here also and fishing along the seafront. The water taxi runs from the canal (just behind the beach area) to the waterfront in Fethiye. The water taxis run until around 11:30pm in peak season, but check the return time before you cross the bay as the time varies in different months of the season.
Çalìş Market (Sunday)
Has everything that Fethiye Tuesday market has but in smaller quantities. It is well worth buying any fruit and vegetables you might want for your stay at the market. We also bought melon, eggs and cheese so we had plenty for breakfast. To go to the market just go out of our front gate and turn right and keep walking along the path – when you reach the road the market is directly opposite.
Fethiye
Fethiye is the main town on a huge bay. Fethiye itself does not have a beach but it has a very long waterfront with many, many boats and gullets. The bay itself has twelve islands and these can be explored through a day trip on a boat from Fethiye harbour. There is also a modern marina, with another under construction further around the bay. It has extensive shopping areas and the bazaar area where you can buy all sorts of bargains. There are lots and lots of restaurants both in the bazaar area, in the centre and on the waterfront.
Fethiye Market – (Tuesday)
Similar to Çalìş Sunday market but much, much bigger. The dolmus stop for the market is round the corner from the Migros supermarket and about 200m down the road (the driver always shouts “market” and most people get off here). The market is huge – there are many many fruit and vegetable stalls, cheese, Turkish delight and nuts, clothes, hardware, jewellery, tools, watches, shoes, bags, belts, pashminas, pots, towels, table cloths, etc. If you are interested in any of the food, cheese, etc ask for a taste first. We bought some chestnuts and roasted them on the BBQ – delicious. Allow lots of time for wandering round because it is so vast and busy. I recommend coming back on the water taxi and enjoying a cold drink (cola, water or beer) on the 30-minute boat trip across the bay.
Hisaronu
Hisaronu is a village in the mountains and you can get the dolmus from Fethiye dolmus station to Hisaronu. It is cooler up in the mountains during the summer months. Hisaronu is “very English” and very lively at night – hence it is a particularly popular place with the 16 – 30 age group. But not solely so, us older folk can enjoy a walk around the shops and restaurants, but if lots of English pubs and “full English breakfasts served all day” cafes are not really your scene, the shops are well worth a visit.
Olu Deniz
Olu Deniz is the beach that you see on all the posters advertising Turkey because it looks so spectacular. It looks all the more impressive because of the parachutists who drop down to land on the beach from the Babadag mountain. Are you feeling brave? We decided to have a go last year and I have to say, it was brilliant. We decided to paraglide with Skysports, as they had been recommended to us. They do charge around £10 more that other firms, but they take off from the very top of the mountain and you spend more time in the air (around half an hour) as opposed to 20 minutes, and they use only qualified paragliders.
See http://www.flickr.com/photos/25387863@N03/4282122735/
Olu Deniz has a very long beach and a sheltered lagoon behind the beach where you can sunbathe on “private” beaches – ie Dave’s beach. These areas have showers, sun beds, parasols, towel hire and bars.
The dolmus journey to Olu Deniz costs 3TL (2007 prices) from the dolmus station in Fethiye. The dolmus first calls at Hisaronu (2 TL) and then goes on down to Olu Deniz.
The beach is deceptive because on all the photos it looks like sand but in fact it is very fine stone particles – but still well worth the visit.
Kaya Koy “ghost” village
Kaya koy “ghost” village is an old Greek village which was abandoned in 1923 when Turkey and Greece agreed the repatriation of countrymen living in their respective countries. There were many Greeks living in the village at the time and they all went home to Greece and those Turks living in Greece returned to Turkey. The Turks chose not to live in Kaya koy and left the village abandoned to the elements. The houses have now fallen into disrepair but it is a really interesting day out.
Catch the dolmus to the Fethiye dolmus station and then change and catch the dolmus to Kaya koy (3TL). They leave on the hour but might be more frequent (not sure). Get off the dolmus in the village of Kaya koy and walk up the path leading up the hill towards the village. The ticket station (there is a charge to go in the church and around the village – it costs 4TL each). The route is steep and you would be wise to wear trainers or more sturdy footwear – flipflops are not recommended. The village is extensive, built on the hillside and really interesting. I bought the guidebook and this is available to look at in the house.
The return dolmus from Kaya koy back to Fethiye also leaves on the hour.
Gőcek – Gőcek is a yachting centre across the bay in the opposite direction from Fethiye. You can catch a dolmus from near the hospital roundabout, which goes along the back road and around the bay to Gőcek. The water taxi also runs water trips across the bay to Gőcek, which is a nice boat trip. Gőcek itself is a very pretty, classy yachting centre, but there is no beach. The shops and restaurants are lovely, but the resort is more expensive than Fethiye.
Katranci
Along the coast from Çalìş, in the opposite direction from Fethiye, there are a number of small beaches, which can be reached by a short dolmus ride (about 20 minutes). We visited Katrançi Beach, which is small but set in a very picturesque location. There is a dolmus which runs from the Fethiye dolmus station and runs out to various beaches along the coast (and will call in at the Oasis complex at Yaniklar is any passengers are going there), then goes on to Katrançi Beach. Katrançi is a lovely little beach in a sheltered cover. There is not a lot there, just a couple of bars and places to eat, but the beach is real sand and the bay was very nice with pedalo’s, banana boat and a few beach activities. We spent a lovely day there and would recommend it for a day out. We are given to understand that the dolmus normally leaves the Fethiye dolmus station and then goes along the back road through Günlükbaşi and then on along the coast road through Yaniklar, Katrançi and then on to Günlüklü, another cover. However whilst we were in resort the main road through Günlükbaşi was closed for resurfacing so the dolmus was running along the coastroad to the Hospital, going up the back road (as opposed to the Coast Road) and then turning right and going up to Günlükbaşi and along its normal route to Katrançi and Günlüklü. Just make enquiries at the dolmus station if you visit Fethiye and they will tell you how frequently it runs and where it can be caught locally in Çalìş.
Saklikent Gorge
A visit to the Saklikent Gorge is a lovely day out, but unless you are a keen walker it can be a long walk. We ventured for about an hour up the gorge, and you have to wade through very cold water in places, which reaches up as far as your knees, Bear in mind that you have to walk back again afterwards. Nevertheless, it is a must see trip and one not to be missed.
Dalyan Mud Baths
We had visited the mud baths at Dalyan previously, but went again in October 2006, on an excursion arranged through Orange Rent a Car, though you can book trips from excursion various outlets on the road from the Dolphin roundabout to the water taxi station. Seaside Tours seem to be good from our experience.
The mud bath was excellent (a true hot spring with mud) and the boat trip through the reed beds to Dalyan beach was lovely (these reed beds are where they filmed the film ‘The African Queen’ and are a paradise for birds and waterfowl). You spend the afternoon free to sunbathe on Dalyan beach, which is a lovely clean, sandy beach prior to returning on the boat to the minibus and the return trip to Çalìş. A very enjoyable trip.
Patara Beach and ruins - (visitor review October 2005 ) - We took the dolmus to Migros supermarket and got off there. You turn left and walk away from the town centre. After several blocks you will see a petrol station on the right on the corner. The bus station is located behind the petrol station. This is the ‘big’ autobus station (ottogar) where buses go out to the bigger towns. The bus to Patara is hourly leaving at half past the hour. We were told it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to get to Patara (by bus) – so set off early. If you go, you would be wise to try and get an early bus. It cost 5TL to travel to Patara (can’t believe how cheap it was). If you go by car the drive takes about 50 minutes. You could ask Orange to price up a trip to Patara for you, if there are a few of you.
We had to get off the bus at the top of the little road that leads down to Patara beach. The bus was carrying on to Kaş (pronounced Kash) and then on to Antalya. From where the bus dropped us off, it was sign-posted as 4km to the beach and 2km to Gelemis village. We got the minibus from the drop off point - but beware this is expensive in comparison to prices in Fethiye and the ‘big’ bus – it cost us 2TL each to go the short journey to the beach. En route to the beach you had to pass through an entry gate to the ruins (this costs 2TL each but to go to the beach you have to pass through the ruins, so you have no option really). The whole area is a protected national park.
Patara beach is a beautiful safe golden sandy beach with “real” sand and the water is very shallow. It is protected because marine turtles nest on the beach and because of this the beach is closed at night during the summer months. No building is allowed on the beach or near the ruins, as this area is all protected. The bars on the beach do tend to be expensive because there are only a few of them and they are “temporary” wooden buildings due to the building regulations.
We walked the 2km back to Gelemis via the ruins, which are vast and well worth seeing. There is an amphitheatre and the remains of a roman viaduct. They are reconstructing some of the buildings, which will be a very long process as the area is vast. The huge stones are all laid out ready for reconstruction, all marked and numbered like a big jigsaw. Gelemis village has quite a few bars and restaurants and we ate at the Golden Pensions (on the left as you walk through the village). The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. The people were really helpful and it was reasonably priced.
The dolmus back to the main road runs from the beach but you need to ensure you get it in good time to meet the bus back to Fethiye, which is roughly “on the hour” at the main road.
We failed miserably here and missed the minibus (as we were still eating in the restaurant). We therefore missed the bus back to Fethiye and it was starting to get dark. We ended up hijacking the minibus – the driver made a telephone call and arranged for another minibus to take over his beach/main road route – whilst he took the more lucrative fare of taking us back to Fethiye.
It was a really good day out – even if the journey home turned out to be more expensive than originally intended - it was worth it – the journey only took 50 minutes.
12 Islands Trip - (visitor review 2005)
Recommended. Kardesler 5. Stall just to the right of the Water Taxi stand in Fethiye – Ask for Erman – give good deal. The brochure is in the villa. Cost £10 – 25TL in 2005. A large sail ship with lots of deck to sunbathe, etc. Does not allow more than 40 persons and is clean and well managed. Food is excellent considering the price. No loud music and pick up from outside Genpa supermarket. Great day swimming etc. Well worth the money.
ButterflyValley
Butterfly valley is a cove along the coast from Olu Deniz beach and is included in many excursion programmes. We visited there as part of the Olu Deniz Boat Trip (see excursion leaflet) which was a lovely day out. Butterfly valley which is just that, a valley and cove with lots of butterflies and a beach, accessed only by boat or on foot from the road high above. Not much more I can say really. The boat trip also took in St Nicholas Island and a bar-b-cue and several stops for a swim. Enjoyable.
Turkish Baths – Dreamlands – (visitor review 2005) 25TL/£10 each. Sold on front of Çalìş beach. Brochure & card direct to Dreamlands in villa. Probably cheaper. Fantastic experience – last about an hour and a quarter for sauna – plunge pool – body bath – scrub and soap foam massage. Brilliant and beautiful building. Pick up and drop off included. We paid extra 15TL each for classic 25 min Turkish Oil Massage – again well worth money. Great experience. A must if you have not experienced a Turkish bath before – and certainly if you have!
Pamukkale
This trip was fabulous but was a very long day. We booked it with Seaside Tours from the stand outside Maria’s bar. You can combine this trip with a trip to the ancient city of Ephasus, but that trip is a two-day trip with an overnight stay.
We were picked up outside Genpa at 6:30am for the 3½ hour trip to Pamukkale (though a good 3/4 hour of this was taken up by a breakfast stop en route). We arrived at Pamukkale, which is north-west from Fethiye (up towards Ismir but inland from there), and were given about 3 hours to wander the vast site and see the ancient ruins, the fantastic water features created from calcium deposits, the museum and Cleopatra’s bath – a vast natural hot spring soaking pool. When you leave Pamukkale you are taken for dinner at a restaurant very nearby, before embarking on the 3 hour journey back to Çalìş. We arrived back at around 7:30pm in the evening. It was a lovely day with spectacular scenery and it was lovely to see some of the Turkish interior – the mountain views were spectacular.
Turkish Shave – (visitor review 2005)
The barbers shop I used is facing the Ottoman restaurant, on left down the cul de sac next to the Dawn Beach bar. Cost 4TL – a pittance for such a good shave. You get 2 razor cut shaves – eyebrow trim – nose trim – ear singe with fire (all it needed), neck shave, head, shoulder arm and hand massage. Lasts 20 - 25 minutes. Again, another great Turkish experience. I had two sessions whilst I was there – face like a baby’s bum. Note: prices may vary by season.