Villa Gokyuzu, Kalkan | Oliver's Travels

Villa Gokyuzu

10 guests

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

Luxury villa with breathtaking views, infinity pool, and stylish interiors. Perfect for a memorable Mediterranean getaway.

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Villa Gokyuzu enjoys a stunning position at the top of the cosmopolitan town of Kalkan, with a sweeping panoramic vista that takes in the azure blues of the Turkish Turquoise coast, the old town of Kalkan, and its working harbour. These wow factor views can be seen from the balconies, terraces, living spaces, and every bedroom, which we think is quite fabulous
The master bedroom, occupying the whole of the top floor, with the huge round bed, and Jacuzzi marble bathroom is superb, what a room to wake up in, and see the sea
We really liked the swimming pool at Villa Gokyuzu with its easy entry shallow end, which is great for kids, and is long enough to swim a few lengths before breakfast, have some fun in the sun splash and play time, or even a midnight dip
The town of Kalkan is a superb place for a holiday, with a choice of fifteen beach clubs, a reputed one hundred and fifty cafes, bars, and restaurants, a great choice of supermarkets for supplies, and souvenir shops to take back a few memories too

The Villa

Villa Gokyuzu is a beautiful five bedroom villa with sea views in the popular resort of Kalkan.

Interior
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Open plan living and dining area
- Guest toilet
- Master bedroom with jacuzzi, en-suite bathroom and balcony
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and balcony
- Double bedroom with jacuzzi, en-suite bathroom and balcony
- Twin bedroom with two single beds, jacuzzi, en-suite bathroom and balcony
- Games room a with treadmill, exercise bike, PlayStation 4 and TV

Exterior Grounds
- Large private heated infinity pool (approx 63m2) with jacuzzi
- Terrace with sunloungers and pergola
- Outdoor seating and dining area
- Barbecue

Additional Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safe
- Wi-fi
- Music system
- Smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Premier League Football
- DVD Player
- Board games and cards
- Table tennis
- Security alarm system
- Parking
- Baby cot (on request)

Villa Gokyuzu is a five-bedroom property located in an elevated position above Kalkan, offering wide-ranging views of the Turquoise Coast and the Mediterranean Sea. The villa accommodates up to ten guests across five ensuite bedrooms, making it suitable for larger families or groups.

Set across four levels, the villa is constructed in traditional white Mediterranean stone and features extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing that maximises natural light and highlights the coastal outlook. The property is enclosed within private grounds, which include a small garden with mature olive trees, a private infinity pool, and on-site parking. Guests benefit from air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

The interior is furnished in a modern style, with a neutral colour scheme incorporating white, black, and grey tones. The open-plan living space includes a lounge area with two L-shaped sofas, a flat-screen TV, and access to a sea-facing terrace. Adjacent is a dining area with a large table, and a fully equipped kitchen featuring built-in appliances, a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer, water cooler, coffee machine, and a breakfast bar.

The five ensuite bedrooms include four double rooms and one twin. Three bathrooms are equipped with Jacuzzi baths, and all bedrooms have access to private balconies. The master suite occupies the top floor, featuring a round bed, sea views, a flat-screen TV, and an open-plan Jacuzzi bath.

Outdoor spaces include multiple terraces with seating and dining areas shaded by umbrellas. The fourteen-metre infinity pool features a shallow entry and is surrounded by cushioned sun loungers and hanging chairs. Recreational facilities include a lower-ground games room with a running machine, a stationary bike, table football, a ping pong table, and an additional television.

The villa also offers an outdoor barbecue and dining area, ideal for evening meals with views over Kalkan as the town lights up at night.

Villa Gokyuzu is built into the hillside at the top of Kalkan town, it is a steep walk down, and a steeper one back, great exercise but may be challenging for those with mobility issues, fortunately there’s lots of inexpensive taxis on hand
The villa is arranged over four floors with lots of internal and external steps to access the bedrooms and terraces, which may be difficult for those with mobility issues
We recommend hiring a car to see all the sights you wish to see

Location

Villa Gokyuzu is situated at an elevated position in Kalkan, offering extensive views of the town, harbour, and the surrounding Turquoise Coast. Kalkan lies approximately 121 kilometres from Dalaman Airport, with a drive of around one and a half hours through rural areas and the Taurus Mountains. Once a Greek settlement known as Kalamaki, Kalkan retains both Ottoman and Hellenic architectural influences, especially visible in the old town’s cobbled streets and traditional white buildings. The town includes a wide range of restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops offering souvenirs and local crafts. A mini market is located near the villa for everyday necessities, and larger supermarkets, banks, and a weekly Thursday market can be found in the town centre, a short drive away.

The closest beach is about ten minutes away by car, located at the harbour. It features a pebble shoreline, calm waters, rentable sun loungers and parasols, and a café. Alternatively, private water taxis provide access to various beach clubs along the coast. These include options such as Villa Mahal, Indigo, Kalkan Beach Park, and Zest, each catering to different preferences. Notable nearby beaches include Kaputas, located within a gorge and accessed by a staircase, and Patara Beach, which combines archaeological sites such as ancient amphitheatres with a long stretch of protected sandy shoreline.

Boat excursions are commonly available from Kalkan’s harbour, offering both group and private options aboard traditional gulets. These trips typically include swimming and snorkelling opportunities, meals on board, and views of the coastline.
Onshore, visitors can access local spas and hammams offering traditional Turkish bathing experiences and massages. The Lycian Way walking trail runs through the area, passing through archaeological sites, villages, coastal landscapes, and natural environments. Nearby historical locations include the ancient cities of Xanthos, Letoon, Tlos, and Pinara, showcasing ruins and architecture influenced by Lycian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine cultures.

Further day trips include the town of Fethiye, known for its historical landmarks, seafood market, and retail options, and Kas, located 25 kilometres in the opposite direction along a coastal road. Kas features harbour views, preserved Ottoman architecture, artisan shops, and traditional restaurants. From Kas, it is possible to take a ferry to the nearby Greek island of Meis (Kastellorizo), where visitors can explore coastal landmarks such as the Blue Cave and dine by the waterfront.

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 Airport (121km)
Nearest Town: Kalkan (1.6km)
Nearest Beach: Kalkan Public Beach (2.7km)
Nearest Supermarket: Kanga Supermarket (0.6km)

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