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.

Olympos Mitos Hotel Antalya Turkey August 25, 2008

The OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL is situated in a protected natural park in a vale surrounded by pine woods. The eternal fire of Chimaera and the ancient ruins of Phaselis and Olympos are a must for every visitor. The hotel invites its guests to relax and enjoy nature pure whilst swimming and using the whirlpool with a spectacular view of the mountains. The hotels authentic architecture with the wooden guesthouses blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings. It’s a perfect paradise for a holiday offering you a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel is situated. 90 km’s from Antalya airport and 2.5 km from the Mediterranean Sea . The last 400 meters of the path leading to the sea pass through ancient royal tombs and then reach a beautiful, protected beach with its crystal clear water, where the giant turtles lay their eggs. The OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL has 16 rooms with 32 beds, a comfortable restaurant seating 50 guests, an open air bar, swimming pools and a whirlpool. All rooms have air condition, an on suite bathroom (shower and WC), TV with satellite connection and telephone. Outings can be organised on request. Enjoy a holiday at the OLYMPOS MITOS HOTEL combining pleasure, nature and history on the spectacular Lycian coast in an authentic atmosphere.

Daphne House – Olympos Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

In the fast growing and structuring Olympos where crowds of people have increasingly been coming in higher numbers in the last few years, Daphne Holiday Home is the one and only that has not increased but actually decreased the number of its rooms in the last 6 years. The hosts, Bülent and Refiye, left Istanbul for Olympos when Olympos was enjoying its peak years in terms of nature and atmosphere, and deceded to build themselves a home after trying a series of jobs including waiter, DJ, bar tender, Internet specialist, trekking guide, cook’s helper, etc. They bought themselves a piece of land in the depths of the forest, and they did their best to build their home as long as their finances allowed… well, yes, it took them 3 years to complete their home, but it was quite a satisfactory result indeed.

They created a cosy place and opened their doors wide for their friends, who are welcome to experience the Daphne Home as their own home. That’s why you feel the very pleasure, comfort and luxury that your actual home provides you while you enjoy your holiday at Daphne Home.

This is obviously the right place for those who prefer enriching their holiday with simple pastimes. Many visitors have left the traces of their activities. Some have made paintings on fig leaves, some have created wind-bells with sea shells… Bulent will surely embrace you if you prefer harder work like wood cutting, driving nails, or watering the garden…

The food will definitely satisfy you as well as your digestive system – loads of organic vegetables and greens will refresh you! You will get addicted to Refi’s homemade jams bursting with flavors for the breakfast, and still hot cakes and biscuits for the afternoon tea.…..

The best part is that there are only 6 rooms at the Daphne House, and this creates the intimate and cosy atmosphere in this house with somewhat small yet ultimately clean, comfortable and elegant rooms, where they have made every little detail with their own hands…

The stone house celebrates every season: cool in summer, warm and romantic in winter!

In the large garden where guests rest and read their books under the six bowers and on the hammocks in the shadow of huge pine trees, listening to the sound of the forest, and at times, to good music.

As there are no businesses near the Daphne House, there is no crowd or noisy music to disturb you.

Villa Monte – Chimeira Cirali Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

3 minutes to Çıralı beach, within 10 minutes walking distance to Olympos, a comfortable and refreshing “small hotel” Hotel Villa Monte is designed to satisfy all needs of its guests. Hotel has 7 rooms and a romantic garden bedecked with flamboyant flowers, a wooden restaurant where you can enjoy your dinner and drinks with a view of the hills and exclusive corners offering privacy and friendly conversations. Breakfasts and dinners are unlimited by time. Lounge away your time as you wish in your stay and start the day with home-made jams, butter, village cheese, fresh tomatoes only to continue to relax while drinking coffee and reading your daily newspaper served by the hotel.

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Olympos Lodge Hotel – Cirali Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

The Place to be People from all over the world have been drawn to the unique charm of this peaceful citrus grove resort located directly on one of the Mediterranean’s most idyllic beaches. The rooms are really private bungalows – only twelve in all, so that the ratio of guests to a young and skilled staff is one to one. The entire four acre site is reserved strictly for Olympos Lodge residents. Most rooms look directly onto the sea; all are fully air-conditioned.

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Myland Hotel Chimeira Cirali – Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

Myland Nature Hotel has 13 rooms in a 6 hectare in an organic fruit garden.You can pick the fruits and taste the garden products at the breakfast.Clear Mediterranean Sea is 70 mt. away from our hotel.

All the rooms have WC, shower, hot water,towels,hair drier and hot/cold air conditioning. 8 rooms have one double and one single bed. 5 rooms have one double and two single bunk beds. A barbecue, fireplace, bar and restaurant is in the garden. For cool temperatures, covered and open restaurants with fireplaces available.

You can use free umbrellas and mattresses for sunbathing, have trips around the village with our bicycles and use the wireless Internet. We have a library including Turkish, German and English written books and games.

We begin to a day with yoga and meditation sessions free for our guests.We’re planning photography lessons and shows, painting lessons, dance,yoga and meditation workshops… so pack your dia positives, painting equipment and dancing shoes… A 90 m2 wooden art center is at your service for your hobbies and also has a table tennis,guitar,ceramic mud,TV and DVD.

Turkish Cusine is one of the richest in the world. You can try some traditionally prepared home cooking. Here are some examples:
Cold dishes with olive oil like saksuka, humus, fava, yaprak dolma (if you don’t know what is this, be sure that you will love it when you try).
different soups, seafood and salads, mucver, imambayildi, cheese and meat rolls, sea fish, barbecued meat and different deserts every day.

After graduated from Middle East Technical University/Management Dept. in Ankara and Istanbul Universities/Finance Dept. in Istanbul, we started working in finance business for private sector in Istanbul.
We fell in love with Çirali when we first saw it in 1989 and decided to live there. We spent 10 years to find a suitable place in Çirali and saved money to buy it. When we found Myland Nature property, we quit our jobs and moved to Çirali. Our English, German and medium level of French help us to communicate with our guests.
This is a escape story from the exhausting life of big metropolis like Istanbul. We are spending almost all our money and energy, gaining time to spare for ourselves, new friends and peace. We believe everyone can achieve his dreams if he really wants to…

Pinar & Engin

Kibala Hotel – Cirali Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

KIBALA HOTEL Is located in the small coastal village of Çıralı, eighty kilometres west of Antalya in the National Park of the Beydağlar mountains.
With a long beach stretching along the Mediterranean, surrounded by wild forests and mountains, this hidden bay will fulfill the dreams of those who seek the beauty and tranquility of nature.

Kibala is a tiny hotel providing a peaceful and sunny environment and high quality accomodation perfect for those wishing to rest and unwind from stress. It is also a good location to discover the local historical and natural wonders like the mountain of Chimeira and the ancient city of Olympos and to explore the Lykian coast which is full of surprises for those looking for a culturally stimulating and active holiday.

Blue and White Hotel – Cirali Antalya Turkey August 23, 2008

Ideal choice for a leisurely vacation!

30 km away from Kemer, look for the Çıralı-Yanartaç junction to find seafront Blue&White Hotel overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean. Experienced and friendly staff of the hotel will welcome you into subtly decorated interiors and outdoors to make you feel at home. The late Aydın Şahin, a former politician, opened the hotel and filled it diligently with all the love he had for the region. Today, his wife and children are maintaining this diligence and giving the utmost care to quality and health of food, service and friendship.

This charming hotel provides its guests a warm, cozy and modest atmosphere by showing attention to unique details which make this hotel memorable.

http://boutiquehotelsofturkey.com/bluewhitehotel

Mediterranean Garden Hotel – Cirali Antalya August 23, 2008

Çıralı Bay is the secret Garden of Eden where the history and nature meet, surrounded by the high Rocky Mountains waiting for you. …All climate characteristics of Mediterranean are available in Çıralı. The summers are intensive hot, winters are temperate, May-September-October are the marvelous months.3.2 km length excellent beach is waiting you together with the sun set and at the same time it is the spawning place of the Caretta Caretta. …You feel yourself in a deep comfort at the beach that starts from Musa Mountain and reaches to Karaburun and you will enjoy being in the nature.

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Aida Hotel – Cirali – Antalya – BoutiqueHotelsofTurkey.com August 23, 2008

Aida Hotel is situated just 200 meters away from the beautiful beach of Ancient Town‘’OLYMPOS’’ among palm, begonvile and banana trees. Fully airconditioned rooms has either bath or shower along with Long-Distance telephone facilities. The large confortable rooms has a double and a single bed, and designed such a way to accommodate a Baby-Bed additionally upon request. Sipping a drink in the balconies of the rooms, while watching snow covered hills of Tahtali Mountains is a special sight of Aida Hotel. Wide range of breakfast, including Homemade-Specialties are served in the garden, under the palm trees or in airconditioned lounge. Hammacks and Deck-Chairs spread over the garden for a peaceful reading or relaxing possibilities and a game-Park included for the children with many kind of birds and animals to let them have a fun or enjoy playing. Aida hotel has a Fantastic-Restaurant at the beach, just before the sea, and almost every kind of sea food and Turkish specialties are available together with almost every kind of drinks. There are Deck-Chairs and umbrellas for every Customers to let them lie down and have a sunbathe, read a book or sleep in the sweet warm climates of ‘’OLYMPOS’’. The Hotel attendants strictly trained to take their duties seriously, and in a warm friendly atmosphere, The Owners, Mr. And Mrs. Altıntaş will be ready everywhere to do their best for every simple complaints or for any kind of information, in fluent English or in German. Without any doubt, ‘’AIDA HOTEL’’ is one of the best around this area, to relax and have a quite peaceful holiday.

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