Turkey is one of the usual winners in holiday destination choices and you will understand why once you visit this beautiful and historically rich country. Situated in the south-west region, you can find your unique experience of an escape, from numerous dining options to unspoilt landscapes and magnificent sights!
Islamlar is a sleepy village, a 15 min drive from Kalkan meaning you benefit from tranquillity at Villa Pekan as well as accessibility to areas with a range of amenities and activities! Expect a laid back atmosphere, typical of rural life as well as an appreciation of cultural roots! An added benefit in the height of summer is the temperature is usually a few degrees cooler than the coast.
The Taurus mountains set the backdrop of this charming town, a mountain range that extends across the southern coast alongside the Mediterranean Sea! Village life here has remained the same for centuries and offers guests an opportunity to explore an authentic and ancestral side of rural Turkish life. Guests have the opportunity to drive amidst the mountains and marvel at the lush greenery that thrives there, creating dramatic scenes!
Enjoying a supply of fresh mountain-water, restaurants have set up shop there, taking advantage of the fresh water trout, caught from streams in the mountain. So after a day of exploration, you can enjoy the delicious caught seafood!
A treat is in store 20 minutes away at the shores of the Mediterranean Sea! Let the entire family frolic on Kaputas Beach as you spend hours of joy in the sun! The beach is accessible by steps and at the top of the steps, you will be granted an outstanding overview of the glorious bay below. The azure sea will revitalise anyone particularly feeling the heat and its phenomenal display of various shades of blue will satisfy your sight!
Patara Beach, the longest in all of Turkey and just thirty minutes away, is one of the most fascinating beaches in the country. A stretch of white sandy beach as far as the eye can see blends against the backdrop of distant mountains. Waves roll in preciously at sea, inviting guests in for a swim! Due to ruins within the ancient town of Patara, the beaches namesake, Patara Beach has not been spoiled by development and remains a wholesome and untouched must-visit spot!
The Region
Islamlar sits 8 km above Kalkan. Once the place Kalkan folk went to cool off at one of the trout farms built to make use of the mountain’s springs. Today Islamlar houses many a villa, enjoyed by Istanbul Turks who prefer a holiday in slightly cooler and cleaner air. Here the locals grow grapes and pomegranates, but you’ll mainly see the men sat gossiping next to the local teahouse. The trout farms remain a place to come for a wonderful fresh meal, or a breakfast consisting of fresh local fare. The rocket will be the freshest & most tasty you’ve ever had; and the fresh chips cooked in olive oil take some beating.
