Travel Eye on Çalis (Turkey)

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Overview:

Calis is a rather less characterful resort than some, with hotels in a straggling row along the seafront, a mainly pedestrianised boulevard with limited traffic access. Back from the seafront lies a patchwork of stony unpaved tracks and paved and concrete roads with further hotels, apartments and holiday homes interspersed with agricultural plots and sites awaiting development. On the outskirts lies an area of tall grassland and greenery. Overall, the resort has a low-key, laid-back atmosphere.

Calis suits those seeking a beach location and a compact, easily accessible resort. It is best for families and quiet-loving couples. There is some nightlife, but plentiful transport to nearby Fethiye town, which has a greater selection. It is popular with British and German holidaymakers.

The accommodation here offers an ample number of smaller hotels (most open summer only) and apartments, mainly just below middlemarket category. There is a few larger, better equipped hotels, but most properties are friendly, family-run affairs with the bare essentials, spread along the beachfront and off the main roads around the resort.

Locality

Calis is in south west Mediterranean Turkey, in region of Fethiye. (Fethiye town 2 mls; Olu Deniz 9 mls. 38 mls E of Dalaman airport by winding, often scenic road). It is on flat coastal land, with a long, fairly narrow, arcing beach; faces town of Fethiye to the S across the bay.

Entertainment/Activities/Things To Do:

'Beachwise', there is a long, narrow arc of dark sand and shingle lined with sun loungers and shades extends round a broad bay with sheltered waters. It is backed by an appealing, mainly pedestrianised boulevard with a grassy verge and small trees; lit for evening strolls. Safe to swim; some water sports offered. Turtles lay eggs in the sand at certain times of the year.

There are a small selection of shops with jewellery, clothes, shoes, beachwear and water-sports equipment. There are many small, well-stocked minimarkets. Souvenirs and local handicrafts are everywhere.

The daytime can be spent taking part in some water sports, including surfing. The Turkish baths and massage offer a relaxing alternative. There is an Aqua park with slides and fitness centre. There is a good selection of tours to nearby islands, along with fishing and shark fishing.

The nightlife here is a more low-key affair, there is a good selection of bars, cafes and cocktail bars, many on the beachfront boulevard and with bay views. There is a couple of discos. The larger hotels offer seasonal evening entertainments with live music and often belly-dancing. More active nightlife can be had in nearby Fethiye town.

There is ample choice of restaurants, cafes and snack bars serving local and Turkish fare, seafood or Italian dishes. Pizza. English breakfasts for the homesick. Restaurants line the beachfront boulevard, offering airy dining with fine views of bay. Nearby Fethiye town offers more variety.