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Villa Aiyla

10 guests

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

Discover the epitome of luxury at Villa Aiyla, a stunning glass-fronted villa with breathtaking sea views.

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Wi-Fi/Internet

Villa Aiyla is taking villa holidays to the next level, combining stylish living space with exercise equipment and spa facilities, there’s nothing like a work out with weights followed by a swim and a sauna.
The villa is very spacious, the open plan living area can easily accommodate the maximum of ten guests, and each bedroom is fully self-contained with ensuite bathrooms and furnished balconies with sea views.
Did we mention the views! Villa Aiyla has sweeping sea views from every floor and every room; you’ll be spoilt for choice where to enjoy watching the sun rise and the sun set.
Kalkan has so much to offer the holiday maker, from the huge selection of local, Turkish and international restaurants and bars, and fabulous sophisticated or family friendly beach clubs, to the best gulet boat trips, and excursions to places historical, geographical or simply lots of fun

The Villa

Villa Aiyla is stylish five bed villa, located a short drive from the centre of Kalkan. The property has a large terrace with swimming pool and extensive sea views.

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer
- Bedroom with twin single beds and en-suite shower room

First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed, balcony access and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with twin single beds, balcony access and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed, balcony access and en-suite shower room

Second Floor
- Bedroom with double bed, roof terrace access and en-suite shower room
- Roof terrace with sauna, hammam, plunge pool and fitness area

Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool (4.5m x 13.6m)
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Roof terrace with plunge pool

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine
- Iron & board
- Parking

Prepare to be wowed by Villa Aiyla, a striking three-storey, glass-fronted luxury villa with two swimming pools and breathtaking sea views. With five spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies, it comfortably sleeps up to ten guests – ideal for families or friends travelling together. The villa also offers private parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout.

Perched high above Kalkan, this architect-designed glass and steel villa enjoys panoramic views across the old town and harbour, Mouse and Snake islands, and the turquoise Mediterranean beyond. Inside, the contemporary design is finished in crisp Mediterranean whites and neutrals, with bold splashes of colour for dramatic effect.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a bright open-plan living space framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s a generous wraparound sofa, a flat-screen TV with Netflix, and a dining area for ten, alongside a sleek fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge freezer, island hob and coffee machine. Also on this level is a twin bedroom with built-in wardrobes, air conditioning, an en-suite marble bathroom and access to a furnished sea-view balcony.

The remaining four bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors, all with built-in wardrobes, air conditioning, en-suite marble bathrooms and furnished sea-view balconies. The top terrace is a real highlight, with a second pool, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and a state-of-the-art gym – perfect for unwinding while soaking up the views.

Outside, the main pool terrace is accessed directly from the living area and features a glass-fronted swimming pool, sun loungers set into the water, and plenty of space to relax. There’s also a stylish seating area, swing seat, and an outdoor kitchen with an alfresco dining table – ideal for sunset cocktails and evenings under the stars.

Villa Aiyla is built into hillside at the top of Kalkan, which means it’s got incredible views, and it’s a steep walk down, and a steeper walk back, however local taxis are very inexpensive, accommodating and frequent, and if you choose to walk, it’s great exercise too.
We want to keep our new villa as pristine and lovely as you would like to find it, so no pets or smoking please.
The pool cannot be heated but the Jacuzzi can, great for stays during the cooler months - please see the T&Cs tab for details
Walking distance to some local amenities, but please note that some parts of the route do not have pavements

Location

Villa Aiyla is located in Kiziltas, a peaceful residential area set above the charming harbour town of Kalkan on Turkey’s famous Turquoise Coast. Built into the hillside, the villa enjoys magnificent views across the bay and beyond.

Kalkan is around 125km from Dalaman Airport, with the journey taking approximately 1.5 hours through the Turkish countryside and Taurus Mountains. Once a Greek enclave known as Kalamaki, the town still reflects both Ottoman and Hellenic influences, with winding cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and an excellent choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.

From the villa, it’s an easy walk to local shops and supermarkets, with Kalkan centre just a short drive away. Here you’ll find banks and the popular Thursday market, ideal for stocking up on fresh local produce.

Kalkan is also well known for its beach clubs, several of which are within walking distance of the villa, offering bathing platforms, superb restaurants and, in some cases, full-sized swimming pools. Alternatively, head into town and take a complimentary water taxi across the bay to beach clubs on the opposite shore.

No visit to Kalkan is complete without a boat trip from the harbour, whether you join a shared excursion or charter your own gulet. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling in secluded bays, enjoying freshly prepared meze, and sailing back at sunset with a cocktail in hand.

For beach lovers, Kalkan has its own pebble beach, while nearby Kaputas Beach sits dramatically in a natural gorge. Patara is also well worth the trip, with 20km of unspoilt golden sand and a protected nesting site for turtles. Along the coastline, you’ll find everything from family-friendly beach clubs with water sports to exclusive luxury spots offering relaxed service and even alfresco spa treatments.

For those who like to explore, the Lycian Way walking trail passes through Kalkan, weaving through archaeological sites, local villages, dramatic coastal scenery and the region’s rich flora and fauna. History lovers can visit the ancient Lycian city of Xanthos near Kinik, or travel along the D400 towards Fethiye to discover Patara, Letoon, Tlos and Pinara, with impressive ruins, amphitheatres and temples shaped by Lycian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences.

Fethiye itself offers more historical sights, a lively fish market and excellent shopping, while the nearby town of Kas (around 25km away) is also a must-visit, with its pretty harbour, Ottoman architecture, bougainvillaea-lined streets, and traditional restaurants serving authentic Turkish cuisine with stunning sea views. For a final adventure, take the 20-minute ferry from Kas to the Greek island of Meis, where you can explore the Blue Cave and dine by the water’s edge.

Getting to and around

Kalkan has become a boutique resort, with cobbled streets and converted Greek houses, which belonged to the Greek merchants before the exchange of population in the 1920’s. Once quiet fishing harbour, these days you are more likely to see traditional wooden gulets taking tourists to soak up rays on the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean. A boat trip is a must-do, from the boat you can snorkel and usually a delicious lunch is prepared on board. Keen walkers should check out the Lycian way for designated walking paths in the area.

You cannot come to this area without spending some time exploring the many Lycian sights, such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra or the sunken city of Kekova.

Patara is said to be where democracy started (they excavated a stone voting block) and is also said to be the birthplace of St Nicholas, who became bishop at nearby Myra. The ruins here include an ancient theatre, city walls, government building, and agora. The lighthouse on the site is said to be the earliest of its kind. Visit Patara in the late afternoon and finish the trip with a drink on the sandy beach watching the amazing sunset.

The Saklikent Gorge is a great place to visit, especially if you want to cool off in the fresh waters whilst walking up the gorge. For the more energetic there are rafts and rings to ride the flowing waters. Further down you can enjoy a day canoeing toward the beach.

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 and most tasty you’ve ever had; and the fresh chips cooked in olive oil take some beating.

By night both Kalkan and Kas come alive. Kas has more of a bohemian feel, people ambling through the cobbled streets, passing the ancient tomb in the street, haggling for textiles, carpets and other goodies, maybe stopping for the traditional Turkish ‘maras’ ice cream, a tulip-shaped glass of tea or a wonderful kebab in the shadow of the mosque. Most of the villas in Kas are just out of town on the Cukurbag Peninsula. A reasonable (5km) taxi or Dolmus (local bus) ride into town. Be sure to try the Piyaz, a white bean salad with tahini sauce.

Travelling along the coast towards Kalkan you pass the modern marina, the children’s beach park (run by the local hotel school) and halfway to Kalkan the stunning Kaputas Beach, cut in a gorge with all different shades of turquoise in the sea.

Kalkan is a more sophisticated resort, with the villas built onto the mountainside. Evening are spent enjoying the rooftop restaurants, perched on the top of the old ‘konak’ houses. Then wandering to a seaside bar for a cocktail, after shopping for glass lanterns, Iznik pottery, handbags or pestemel towels. Do visit the ‘pastane’, local patisseries which do the most delicious morning pastries and you must try the ‘Gozleme’ pancakes at the Thursday market.

Other things to do in the area include scuba diving as the visibility is excellent, paragliding, horseriding on Patara Beach or kayaking around the sunken ruins at Kekova.

Nearest Airport: Dalaman (121km)
Nearest Beach: Kalkan Public Beach, (2km)
Nearest Restaurant: Ozi Pide Salonu (500m)
Nearest Supermarket: M Migros (800m)
Nearest Town/City: Kalkan (1.4km)

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