JEEP SAFARI
A fantastic, fun day out for explorers of all ages. Professional guides & drivers lead a jeep convoy expedition off the beaten track to discover real Turkish traditions, fabulous scenery. A stop a Saklikent canyon is a perfect way to cool off, cross the river to walk into the gorge which is 18km long and 300m deep in some places, and has been eroded by the waterside over thousands of years by rushing glacial waters. You may also drive a jeep yourself.
TURKISH BATHS
Almost anywhere you go in Turkey, you will find at least one Turkish bath. The historical Baths built by the Sultans were made of marble. They were fine pieces of rich and ornamental architecture. Today what you find in the cities are more functional Baths, but they are a novel experience nonetheless.
When you are in Turkey, you must have the experience of a Turkish bath. When you visit a modern Turkish bath, you enter a dressing room with several cubicles. You will be given the key to a cubicle where you undress and wear a cotton wrap and a pair of slippers. You can carry your own soap, towel and shampoo or take it from the attendant at a price. Carrying your own is always advisable as this ensures quality. You will also be asked whether you would need just a bath or a bath and a massage. Be prepared to communicate in sign language if your attendant does not understand English.
Inside the Turkish bath, you will find two steam rooms, a spa, a cold plunge pool; three inter connecting hot rooms - the tepidarium, the caldarium, and the hottest room or the sudatorium. There is also a large rest room to relax in, and showers. Be careful to wear swimwear at all baths and remember that towels are usually not provided.
Visitors should also be warned that people with medical problems such as heart conditions, skin problems, diabetes, blood pressure problems or pregnancy should avoid Turkish Baths.
DIVING
The crystal-clear waters along the shores of Fethiye are ideal for deep-sea diving, which is one of the fast-developing recreational sports in the world. The fact that there are no negative currents along the extensive shoreline assists you in mastering this sport in an easy and safe manner. Experienced diving centres in the region arrange daily and nightly diving tours throughout the year, both for beginners and skilled divers, as well as extensive courses on the basis of PADI, CMAS and BSAC.
At approximately 20 diving points, selected for experienced divers, there are shallow rocks, impressive caves, walls and tunnels for all tastes. Furthermore, it is possible to perform archaeological dives where one can see amphoras dating back to 334 B.C. when Alexander the Great conquered Asia.
An unforgettable holiday awaits you with skilled diving and service facilities and up-to-date, safe diving and sailing teams.
Anyone older than 12, with no health problems and feeling comfortable while on board can easily participate in this sport. All you have to do is join the daily diving tours to discover the beauty of the underwater world and to acquire diving skills. The diving point after a short trip. Following an introductory course on equipment and general rules by expert diving teachers, your first dive is in shallow waters. The second dive after lunch, accompanied by your teacher and guide will enhance your enjoyment even more.
Life in the Mediterranean manifests a variety of fish, octopus, crayfish, lobster, and eels, and less frequently, sea turtles and dolphins. Innumerable fauna and corals are there to exhibit their extraordinary colours to the divers and to the flashes of underwater camera operators.
Horseback Riding
Daily rides with mounts for experienced and no experienced riders are available around the local countryside and in Kaya Village. There are also horse riding courses and horseback riding in Fethiye.
Trekking - Lycian Route
The Lycian Road, a system of paths connecting the 45 known city-states of the antique Lycia. The ruins of antique settlements on your route are ornamented by views of the Taurus Mountains and the bewitching panorama of the pine forests joining the sea.
During your trekking, you pass through hospitable population of the mountain villages and interesting cultural values to acquaint you with the beauty of a different life-style.
The Mediterranean-Taurus offers approximately 9.000 species and samples of most extraordinary flowers and trees. The Lycian Road is opening up to the world from Fethiye as an alternative and popular tourism activity of recent years.
The starting point of the Lycian Road trekking is the Ovacik Village. You reach the summit of Babadag, at an altitude of 1975 meters, and from there to the Faralya (Uzunyurt) Village, following the road signs placed at every 100 meters. Especially during the first part of the trekking, you are required to wear boots and carry trekking material suitable for mountain roads, foodstuffs and water supply adequate to last until you reach the springs.
After Faralya the path is within the forest and on an easier scale, again guided by road signs. You encounter no problems with water and food. To stop for a swim at Kabak Bay adds to your pleasure... The antique settlements on your route such as Sydima, Pinara, Letoon and Xanthos are samples of the mysterious Lycian Period, bewitching the addicts of history and archaeology. After trekking across the 18 km. long shore of Patara and visiting the ancient city, you may stop for a rest at Kalkan and Kas.
The trekking route on the Lycian Road is on the chain of paths joining the city-states within the Lycian Federal Union established thousands of years ago. In other words, trekking on this route is like a walk within a time tunnel existing between the depths of history and the present day. A group led by an experienced guide or an individual trekking has become a safe holiday activity.
A fantastic, fun day out for explorers of all ages. Professional guides & drivers lead a jeep convoy expedition off the beaten track to discover real Turkish traditions, fabulous scenery. A stop a Saklikent canyon is a perfect way to cool off, cross the river to walk into the gorge which is 18km long and 300m deep in some places, and has been eroded by the waterside over thousands of years by rushing glacial waters. You may also drive a jeep yourself.
TURKISH BATHS
Almost anywhere you go in Turkey, you will find at least one Turkish bath. The historical Baths built by the Sultans were made of marble. They were fine pieces of rich and ornamental architecture. Today what you find in the cities are more functional Baths, but they are a novel experience nonetheless.
When you are in Turkey, you must have the experience of a Turkish bath. When you visit a modern Turkish bath, you enter a dressing room with several cubicles. You will be given the key to a cubicle where you undress and wear a cotton wrap and a pair of slippers. You can carry your own soap, towel and shampoo or take it from the attendant at a price. Carrying your own is always advisable as this ensures quality. You will also be asked whether you would need just a bath or a bath and a massage. Be prepared to communicate in sign language if your attendant does not understand English.
Inside the Turkish bath, you will find two steam rooms, a spa, a cold plunge pool; three inter connecting hot rooms - the tepidarium, the caldarium, and the hottest room or the sudatorium. There is also a large rest room to relax in, and showers. Be careful to wear swimwear at all baths and remember that towels are usually not provided.
Visitors should also be warned that people with medical problems such as heart conditions, skin problems, diabetes, blood pressure problems or pregnancy should avoid Turkish Baths.
DIVING
The crystal-clear waters along the shores of Fethiye are ideal for deep-sea diving, which is one of the fast-developing recreational sports in the world. The fact that there are no negative currents along the extensive shoreline assists you in mastering this sport in an easy and safe manner. Experienced diving centres in the region arrange daily and nightly diving tours throughout the year, both for beginners and skilled divers, as well as extensive courses on the basis of PADI, CMAS and BSAC.
At approximately 20 diving points, selected for experienced divers, there are shallow rocks, impressive caves, walls and tunnels for all tastes. Furthermore, it is possible to perform archaeological dives where one can see amphoras dating back to 334 B.C. when Alexander the Great conquered Asia.
An unforgettable holiday awaits you with skilled diving and service facilities and up-to-date, safe diving and sailing teams.
Anyone older than 12, with no health problems and feeling comfortable while on board can easily participate in this sport. All you have to do is join the daily diving tours to discover the beauty of the underwater world and to acquire diving skills. The diving point after a short trip. Following an introductory course on equipment and general rules by expert diving teachers, your first dive is in shallow waters. The second dive after lunch, accompanied by your teacher and guide will enhance your enjoyment even more.
Life in the Mediterranean manifests a variety of fish, octopus, crayfish, lobster, and eels, and less frequently, sea turtles and dolphins. Innumerable fauna and corals are there to exhibit their extraordinary colours to the divers and to the flashes of underwater camera operators.
Horseback Riding
Daily rides with mounts for experienced and no experienced riders are available around the local countryside and in Kaya Village. There are also horse riding courses and horseback riding in Fethiye.
Trekking - Lycian Route
The Lycian Road, a system of paths connecting the 45 known city-states of the antique Lycia. The ruins of antique settlements on your route are ornamented by views of the Taurus Mountains and the bewitching panorama of the pine forests joining the sea.
During your trekking, you pass through hospitable population of the mountain villages and interesting cultural values to acquaint you with the beauty of a different life-style.
The Mediterranean-Taurus offers approximately 9.000 species and samples of most extraordinary flowers and trees. The Lycian Road is opening up to the world from Fethiye as an alternative and popular tourism activity of recent years.
The starting point of the Lycian Road trekking is the Ovacik Village. You reach the summit of Babadag, at an altitude of 1975 meters, and from there to the Faralya (Uzunyurt) Village, following the road signs placed at every 100 meters. Especially during the first part of the trekking, you are required to wear boots and carry trekking material suitable for mountain roads, foodstuffs and water supply adequate to last until you reach the springs.
After Faralya the path is within the forest and on an easier scale, again guided by road signs. You encounter no problems with water and food. To stop for a swim at Kabak Bay adds to your pleasure... The antique settlements on your route such as Sydima, Pinara, Letoon and Xanthos are samples of the mysterious Lycian Period, bewitching the addicts of history and archaeology. After trekking across the 18 km. long shore of Patara and visiting the ancient city, you may stop for a rest at Kalkan and Kas.
The trekking route on the Lycian Road is on the chain of paths joining the city-states within the Lycian Federal Union established thousands of years ago. In other words, trekking on this route is like a walk within a time tunnel existing between the depths of history and the present day. A group led by an experienced guide or an individual trekking has become a safe holiday activity.
THINGS TO DO
There are many activities that are all within 1hr drive from the villa, we recommend the following as worth a try, most you can drive to and some are organised tours. DIY trips or Organised tours with tour operators which you can find in any of the resorts and leaflets in the villa.
There are many activities that are all within 1hr drive from the villa, we recommend the following as worth a try, most you can drive to and some are organised tours. DIY trips or Organised tours with tour operators which you can find in any of the resorts and leaflets in the villa.
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