Cirali – Chimeira – Antalya – Turkey August 31, 2008

The Beach This 3,5 km long beach with its calm and transparent sea is a safe and quiet environment for swimming and sun-bathing. They are a few restaurants and snack- bars on the sea front offering deck-chairs and umbrellas. A large part of the beach remains quite deserted except on a few summer week-ends . The seashore of Cirali has been designated as a protected natural area, the beach is one of the major nesting sites in the mediterranean coastline for the caretta sea turtle, an internationally endangered species. The sea turtles come every year from May to September to lay their eggs in the sand. The beach has recently been awarded a blue flag.

The ancient city of OlymposWalking 15 minutes to the south end of the beach, you will find the entrance to the ruins of Olympos located in spectacular natural settings. This ancient city has a rich and enigmatic past of rising and falling civilisations dating back as far as 200 BC when it was an influencial Lycian province. Along both sides of the river, you will discover hidden amidst the lush undergrowth vegetation the ruins retracing its fascinating history (Lycian tombs, ruins of a Roman theater, baths, bridte and a basilica). Climbing the cliffs and overlooking the sea, you can contemplate the breath-taking panorama from the ruins of Byzantine fortifications.

Chimaera – the eternal fireNorth of the bay, climbing 20 minutes up a path into the cliffs you will reach this striking geological site where a combination of gases escaping from cracks in the volcanic rocks produce continuously burning flames on the flank of the mountain. This mysterious natural phenomenon was the source of the original olympic flame and has also inspired many myths and legends, including the famous tale of Bellerophon and Khimeira the fire-breathing monster told by Homer in the Illiad. The mystical atmosphere is best experienced at dusk as the bright flames contrast with the dark surroundings. The ruins of a roman temple and a Byzantine church confirm the importance of this site as a place of cult. A steeper walk 20 minutes further up the mountain will lead you to a second area of flames where the panorama is magnificient.

Visits & Trekking
		The neighbouring coast once home to the ancient Lycians is an open air archeological museum with many interesting sites located in a beautiful and unspoiled landscape easily accessible from Çýralý We can help you organise day visits to Phaselis an important Harbour of the Antiquity, Myra-Demre famous for its unusual funary architecture and the original church of Saint-Nicholas For those who enjoy walking, the area offers plenty of opportunities for short or longer treks to experience a full taste of the local natural beauty and wildlife and discover remote historical sites. The ‘Lycian way ‘ running from Antalya to Fethiye and passing through Çıralı is a recent project which has marked trekking paths (over 500km) retracing the ancient roads accross the hills and the bays. We can happily do the guiding for the treks as well as provide you with information on the signposted routes. Mount Moses (Musa Daǧ 750m) is a 3 hours walk from Çıralı. The ruins near the summit have recently been investigated by an archeological team and identified as the original city of Olympos. The summit of Mount Olympos (Tahtalı Dag 2360m) is a good challenge for the more adventurous and experienced . It is a 6 hours trek through beautiful surroundings including a magnificient ceder forets. The view from the summit (locally nicknamed the Balcony of Antalya) over the whole region is unique. Boat Tours Daily trips from Çıralı can be organised to explore the nearby coast and the beautiful creeks only reachable by sea. We also organise a tour around Kekova, the ancient sunken city.

Villa Kılıç Hotel – Göltürkbükü Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

Villa Kılıç is located on Göltürkbükü bay on seaside with comfortable and modern rooms. Each unit is with a view of a jacuzzi pool heated in the winter, children’s pool and swimming pool.

Lying on the beach, 300 square meters of port offers a lively atmosphere in the morning as a beach club and at night a romantic setting with the Voco Restaurant serving various selections of Mediterranean cuisine.

Sauna, fitness center and massage facilities are other amenities provided by the hotel to make your stay more enjoyable.

Designed by Architect Eray Sengelli, Villa Kılıç Hotel is brought to the Turkish tourism in 2007 as a breath of fresh air by Kılıç Holding .

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Ev Türkbükü Hotel – Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

You might have to look twice at architect and designer Eren Talu’s holiday resort overlooking Türkbükü Bay in order to shake the feeling that it’s nothing more than a white shimmering mirage.
Eight buildings, in a shade of white that is quite blinding under the hot Turkish sun, cascade down a hillside overlooking the bay near the Turkish resort town of Bodrum. The buildings, which have been described as “eight giant steps toward heaven”, are home to 48 separate residences. The clean, geometric lines and uniformity in the Turkish designer and architect’s concept offer a sharp contrast to the natural elements of the rolling hillside on which it sits. His use of the colour white throughout, which represents cleanliness and pureness, acts as a kind of backdrop against which each guest can add their own tone or personality to the design. The layout, which includes a pool for each building, assures the guest’s privacy while at the same time creating a loose sense of community: Everyone is given the freedom of choosing to share time with others or simply revelling in the pleasure of having time to themselves.
Furthering this experience, some rooms feature their own kitchens, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment by the renowned manufacturers Euromobil and Smeg. Talu has taken the white motif through every room, aiming to provide a feeling of lush serenity as well as being a cool sanctuary from the hot sun outside. Terry cloth linens and curtains provide a feeling of soft comfort and well-positioned mirrors give the impression of endless space. Brightly coloured pieces of furniture seemingly scattered at whim throughout each space and carefully chosen mood lighting are the only vivid accents – apart from those you provide yourself, of course.

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Ece Resort – Türkbükü Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

Escape from the rush of Bodrum to this relaxing hotel with 33 individually styled rooms peacefully lying amid citrus trees and charming bird cheeps and embellished with embossed works of Gülsüm Karamustafa. Breakfasts offer a wide array of selection of food from home-made jams to farm eggs and breads delicately baked for your discerning palates. Minutes away to Gölköy Beach and the hotel, Ece Sahil Beach Club has romantic moments to offer at night with the notes from the guitar filling the air and ideal to chill out while sunbathing during the day.

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Ada Hotel – Göltürkbükü Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

Proud to be the first in all of Turkey to become a member of the revered Relais & Chateaux chain, Ada Hotel is nestled on a lovely hillside in the historical village of Göl-Türkbükü, overlooking one of the most exclusive bays on the Bodrum peninsula. Its stunning views, lush Mediterranean gardens, fountains, pools and stone and mortar construction, are all key elements of the architectural pureness of the region. Available to guests are, a traditionally constructed marble hamam and stunning relaxation room, fitness spa with Jacuzzi, home theater, and library complete with fireplace. All suites are accompanied with terraces and are beautifully appointed.

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Casa Dell Arte – Torba Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

As it would be understood from its name, Casa Dell’Arte is a hotel dedicated to art. At Casa Dell’Arte, which brought a totally new vacation concept to Turkey, every stone, every painting, every sculpture is an original piece of art. At this extraordinary Hotel, where the works of well reputed artists are brought together to be lived by those who really understand and appreciate art, you may run into a painting by Hamit Görele, Fikret Mualla or Nuri İyem across your bed in your room or right next to you while you are dining or sunbathing… In this concept which was formed with the purpose to include art into life and to learn to live with art, you are given the opportunity to spend time with original art pieces that you would probably have the chance to view only for a couple of minutes at a contemporary art museum. Here, you are allowed to live with them in the same environment and to discover the true meaning of their creations…

Every accessory, every single detail of the Hotel Casa Dell’Arte, which has an art value also because of its architecture, was chosen with the care, eye and concerns of an art enthusiast. Casa Dell’Arte is welcoming its guests who, just like its founders, appreciate and value art and would like to combine their vacation with their passion of art. This unique Hotel is not only a regular Hotel but an art house that brings Bodrum a completely new dimension of art, luxury understanding, and the artful joys of life for the local and foreign art enthusiasts.

Casa Dell Arte Hotel of Arts and Leisure;

The design Hotel Casa Dell’Arte, is located in Torba, one of the most beautiful bays of Bodrum, offers a totally brand new concept of vacation that combines sea, sun, different tastes and art. Its name meaning “House of Art” in Latin, the Hotel consists of 12 suite rooms, each of which are differently designed from its architecture to decoration to the tiniest detail with the same care and exclusive taste. The rooms which provides total comfort with the latest technology equipments, also carries the characteristics of an art gallery with original paintings of the famous Turkish contemporary artists like Hamit Görele, Fikret Mualla, Nuri İyem and Mehmet Güleryüz,… With different artworks being exhibited in each and every one of the suites, the guests staying at different rooms at different times can enjoy a different art experience.

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Satsuma Suites – Ortakent – Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

The father of history Heredotus admired the unrivaled sea and peaceful gardens of Bodrum. The clearest sea and the most sweet-smelling tangerine trees of Bodrum are here in Ortakent, the home of Satsuma Suites. You will find peace as Heredotus did, in the elegant Eyoteli Satsuma Suites opened in July 2006 amid the splendour of Bodrum nature. Moreover all these are offered to you in “Residence” comfort… Treat yourself with a privilege and let your heart guide you to Satsuma Suites. 100 meters away to the beach, only 60 meters to the center, 8 km to Bodrum Center, 45 km to Milas Airport and in walking distance to stores, restaurants and bars; Satsuma Suits offers its guests convenience with tranquility in addition to a swimming pool, entrance to Scala Beach at cut-price, transportation service and airport transfer.

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Lavanta Hotel – Yalıkavak Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

All rooms come in different concepts with antiques and valuable items each enjoying a view of Yalıkavak, especially the striking sunset. Managed by Maria and Tosun Merey for 10 years, hotel’s large swimming pool, underground wine cellar and wlan access are some of the amenities to make you comfortable. Hotel offers only 8 rooms for an exclusively secluded stay. Light snacks are provided in the afternoons while dinners are serviced gourmet-type.

Hotel does not feature animations or constant music yet it offers peace, nature, landscape, distinctive meals, divine wines and the best technical background for self-sufficing intellectual guests who enjoy a private vacation rather than mass tourism.

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Antique Theatre Hotel – Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

The architectural project of the hotel that offers one of the most unique landscapes of Turkey is signed by Cengiz Bektaş, Msc. Architect who is awarded with the Ağa Han Architecture Award. Hotel is only 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the center and overlooks the Antique Theater. Rooms with a view of Bodrum Castle and marina are elegantly designed by Art Historian and Interior Decorator Selmin Başak merging exquisite style and elegant living seamlessly to offer its guests a comfortable, simplified atmosphere. The hotel restaurant is recognized with the membership of La Chaine des Rotisseurs, the leading association of gourmet restaurants. Dinners made for discerning palettes are offered to guests by the poolside with candlelights and torches in view of the exceptional landscape of Bodrum.

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4 Reasons Hotel and Bistro – Yalikavak Bodrum Turkey August 26, 2008

You have “4 reasons” to come to this hotel: Peace, Design, Quality and Attitude. Peace: 4 Reasons re-define the ideal peace with its location in the Yalıkavak bay overlooking the azure Aegean Sea amids its own olive trees and with the aroma filling the air from the nearby tangerine gardens. Design: The design of hotel rooms and suits give you a hint about the attention shown by the hotel to offer the perfect state of mind you are looking for. Quality: A feast to all your five senses presented with the superior service understanding without making concessions on the quality. Attitude: Friendly staff of the hotel, dedicated to hosting the guests with positive attitude and utmost effort, is the ultimate source of pride. Householders Ali and Esra Akın’s passion for cinema and jazz music in addition to hotel’s gourmet restaurant makes 4 Reasons a tempting offer.

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