Enjoy fresh trout in the famous Islamlar restaurants
Islamlar is famous for its traditional trout fishing industry so make sure you sample the local produce very close by.
FROM
£ 1,648
PER WEEK
Flexible start days available - please call
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Restaurant 1km
- Flexible Start Days
- Ground Floor: Living area (Sat TV, A/C). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room. Cloakroom.
- First Floor: Open plan room with living/kitchen/bedroom area and access to Juliet balcony (Sat TV, dishwasher, A/C). Washing machine. Sleeping area with double bed. Shower room.
- Outside: Gardens and wooden pool terrace. Comfortable Turkish seating area and outdoor dining terrace. Barbecue. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (8m x 4m) with infinity edge.
An architecturally sublime property, located in the traditional hillside village of Islamlar, just a 15 minute drive from Kalkan. The stone and wooden exterior blends beautifully with a designer interior, fusing white washed boards with modern convenience and splashed with brightly coloured furnishings.
Of particular note is the first-floor studio with Juliette balconies and a smart wooden beamed ceiling that covers a central viewing gallery to the ground floor. The kitchen has wooden worktops and views over the garden where ‘foodies’ are sure to enjoy culinary delights prepared in a light and airy space. A double bed in the studio and further principal bedroom on the ground floor, both with access to separate shower rooms, completes the layout of this tasteful holiday home. Outside there is dining furniture and a relaxed Turkish seating area to enjoy evenings under the stars.
We would understand if you do not wish to venture far from this relaxing environment, however eating out could not be more convenient, or rewarding! This special area is renowned for its family-run fresh trout farms and restaurants which are dotted all around the hillside following the natural cascade of streams from the Taurus Mountains. A couple of these quaint establishments are within 2km as are other amenities including a simple minimarket.
The nearest beach is just 20 minutes away in the charismatic harbour town of Kalkan, a village that bursts into life of an evening, with its warren of narrow streets lined with lovely little boutiques and chic cafes as well as a variety of attractive roof terrace restaurants. The good quality cuisine competes with the fabulous vista for our attention. Other magnificent beaches can be found at Kaputas (8km) and Patara (15km) where the sweeping sands make up the longest beach of the Lycian coastline.
- Flexible start days possible, please call to request. Minimum 7 night stay.
- Please note beds are low.
- The stairs to first floor are open with no handrails (see photos).The villa is therefore not advised for young children or those with limited mobility.
Pricing & Availability
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Location of Temiz
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Temiz
Drive down to the stunning beach of Patara
It's part of a huge national park, it is a key biodiversity area, rich in birdlife and the breeding ground of the endangered loggerhead turtle (caretta caretta). Only about a 15 minute stroll from some of the major ruins, even in the height of the summer it is never crowded. The absence of development and no water sports means that it is always peaceful.
Visit the nearby town of Kaş
At around 40 minutes drive away, enjoy the charm of Kaş as an alternative to the more local Kalkan. A modern seaside town which occupies the site of ancient Antiphellos, some ruins are still visible today. The Lycian Way, a marked trail, passes by the town.
A 'must see' is the ancient site of Xanthos
It was one of the six principal cities of Lycia and due to being one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Turkey it has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Of note are the pillar tombs (unique to Lycia) and the Harpy column tomb with frieze. The 'Harpy Tomb' is so called as it was believed that the winged women figures in the frieze were harpies - monsters from Greek mythology with the head of a woman and the body of a bird.
Ride horses through the sand dunes of Patara
There are stables within the Patara National Park that cater for riders and non-riders of all ages and ability. Due to the strict conservation laws there is not a building to be seen, which is what makes this beach so special - endless golden sands, surrounded by nature, so it's perfect for an early morning ride enjoying the beautiful scenery!
Canoeing on the Xanthos river
Enjoy a fun day river canoeing on the Xanthos river. You can travel across ancient Lycian lands of lush and tranquil nature. The ride is downstream, so it's not hard going. The journey ends at Patara beach with time for a swim.
Visit the Lycian sites
at Myra, where you will be able to explore the spectacular Lycian, Greek and Roman ruins of this ancient city, including one of the best preserved amphitheatres and spectacular rock tombs. Entrance to St Nicholas Church is available, but as an optional cost.
Explore the Saklikent Gorge
It's the second-largest (20 km long) gorge in Europe, with spectacular scenery and 4 kms of the gorge is walkable. Outside the gorge, restaurants have wooden platforms suspended just above rushing spring waters - great places to relax on Turkish rugs and cushions with a beer. You have to cross the water - beware, it's knee deep and fast flowing. Wear swim shoes - these can be hired if you don't have any.
For the biggest market on the Lycian coast
take the journey up to Fethiye and experience an authentic Turkish market. Produce is brought from all over the region - vegetables, spices and, of course, the 'genuine fake' designer goods. In the centre of Fethiye is the fish market, where fresh fish can be chosen from the stalls and cooked at one of the restaurants in the surrounding square - a great place for lunch. Tuesday is the main market day for Fethiye.
Explore the back streets of Kalkan
Wonderful atmospheric narrow streets that house a mixture of shops, coffee bars, restaurants with traditional overhanging wooden balconies above and enjoy wandering around.
Cross over to Greece
Take the opportunity to visit the closest Greek island to Turkey, Kastolorizo, just 3.5 nautical miles off the coast of Kaş. After a short but scenic crossing explore the delights of this quaint Greek fishing village, including the local museum, church and mosque. Wander round the white washed back streets before enjoying a lunch on the harbour front. Don't forget your passport!
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Kalkan Old Town | 15 mins | |
| Kaş | 45 mins | |
| Fethiye | 1 Hr 20 mins |
Beaches
| Kalkan Beach Club | 20 mins | |
| Kaputas | 20 mins | |
| Patara | 30 mins |
Airports
| Dalaman | 2 Hrs | |
| Antalya | 2 Hrs 55 mins |
