| About Calis Beach Calis is one of the most popular touristic centres of the area. Uncomplicated and tranquil, Calis is simply perfect for relaxation. This small beach resort is ideal for anyone looking for a quite place for holiday or for a long break. Calis beach is a good choice with the front bars and cafes scattered along the charming, promenade. You can also take a water taxi ride, and wind your way through the reeds of the canal as it opens out into Fethiye bay. This lovely quite resort is most famous for its breathtaking sunsets and welcome cooling breezes, the beach unspoiled 4 km stretch of sand and shingle. Actually many people feel tried and sleepy when they were at the beach under the torrid sun, but in calis beach there is always a nice breeze thanks to the breeze you don’t get mad cause of the torrid sun. Calis also has wide range of water sports on offer or you can sit back and soak up the atmosphere and watch the sun come down over the islands. The water sports that you may do are Banana, jet ski, parasailing, water ski, wind surf and etc.. On a Sunday there is a traditional market, offering you a vast array of products from clothes To carpets, jewellery to household goods and wonderful spices. Fresh produce is plentiful, provided by the local farmers from surrounding villages. Overall Calis has something to offer everyone. Calis is one of the best places for buying a property in Turkey. A good choice for permanent buyers For the investors it is a better area as well, the rental potential of the properties in Calis and resale opportunity is higher than anywhere else. Lets Dream about a day in Calis, Wake up early, have a 12 island boat trip during day and visit most beautiful island and bays enjoy swimming in turquoise color of Mediterranean sea and have a great dinner in Calis promenade, where is very close to your new house or apartments final your great day with a bottle of wine in your cool terrace.. Where else can be better than Calis for the people who are looking for a place in the sun? History of Fethiye Fethiye is located on the Lycian and Carian border and was called Telmessos in ancient times. The city was very prominent and also a centre of prophecy, with a temple dedicated to Apollo. Evidence that the city life was rich and highly cultured during the Hellenic and Roman periods can be seen from the existing monuments. Today remnants of the city wall still exist along with rock - tombs, Lycian – type’s sarcophagi, the fortress and the roman theatre. The peninsula lying between Fethiye and Antalya was known as Lycians in these times. The tombs of Amyntas, which could be considered as the insignia of Fethiye, strikes the eye with its grandeur on the slopes as you enter the bay. This tomb, whose facade was built as a lonic temple, Amyntas is believed to be a king or a governor of Telmessos during the Hellenic period. All around the city you can see a number of Lycian scarcophagi. On these there are epitaphs written in the Lycian scripture. The sarcophagus near the government house is particularly worthy of notice, with its amazing relief’s depicting warriors. The fortress stands where the city was first founded and the existing walls date from the 11th century. in some places, portions off wall from the Roman period can be seen. The fortress was repaired by the Knights of Rhodes during the 15th Century and was used as a naval base. Telmessos ancient theatre stands opposite the commercial quay in Fethiye town center. A typical roman style theatre was built in the 2nd century, on the remains of the previous Greek one. The site was excavated by the fethiye Archaeology Museum in 1993, when a restoration Project was started to renovate the theatres cavea and stage. A Project to create an open air museum within the ancient theatre began in 2001. Fethiye Municipality and the director of the museum are leading the Project to reform the centre of town with the idea of protecting the natural and cultural environments of Fethiye. The Teke peninsula, which lies between Fethiye and Antalya, was known as LYCİA in ancient times. The Lycians participated in the Kadesh War with Hittites, which indicates that they were one of the oldest tribes of Anatolia. All through history, Lycia was invaded by the Persians, Alexander the Great, Romans and the Byzantines but was never evacuated. Fethiye is a good centre from which to make excursions into this ancient region and visit the major Lycian cities. Butterfly Valley Butterfly Valley, one of the most beautiful bay of Fethiye is situated on a plain of ten hectares at the foot of a very step and deep valley. In the valley, where all the sea-level butterflies of the Mediterranean can be observed all at once like an open-air museum. It is possible to observe 30 species of daylight and 40 species of night butterflies for nine to ten months, from springtime onwards. The Butterfly Valley can be reached after a trip of half-an-hour in a service boat from Oludeniz. Another choice is flying by Paragliding from Babadag ( 2000 mt ). You can enjoy the same wonderful panorama. As construction is prohibited in the valley, there is no accommodation but it is possible to take a tent there or spend the night in wooden barracks covered with shrubs and leaves. Following the enjoyment of a swim in the turquoise waters of the tiny cove, a surprise awaits the trekkers into the valley among the rich flora. Two small waterfalls, reached at top of step and high cliffs, offer the chance of a pleasant shower. For travelers wishing to have a holiday in a natural and safe media devoid of concrete, the Butterfly Valley is an ideal choice. The Butterfly Valley is a stopping point for all the boats offering daily tours from Oludeniz. Even a short stop at the valley, reached by boats leaving every morning from Belcekiz beach, is sufficient to remind you that you are now in a different type of heaven. in recent years, the route for those who choose the lycian road for trekking also includes this magnificence. A small restaurant at the valley meets the food and beverages requirement. The butterfly valley of Fethiye, and its fauna, is within the same ecological system as the butterfly valley at Rhodes. It is altogether another experience to observe the Jersey Tiger butterflies, which draws special interest of nature addicts and the fauna-flora researches, in this heaven located right next to turquoise waters. Kaya Koyu (Kaya Village) Kaya Koyu is an old Greek settlement 13 km, from the city centre. It is built on the ruins of the antique Lycian Karmylassos and among the approximately 3,500 civilians architectural buildings constructed since the 11th century; there are 2 large churches, 19 chapels, 2 schools, a hospital, a library and many workshops. The village, where people of different cultures lived together in friend-ship and peace in the past, was vacated due to a population Exchange treaty between Greece and Turkey in 1922. At present the Kaya Koyu has an appearance of a ghost town where 2 churches, a school and a few houses are being restored by the Union of Turkish Travel Agencies and the chamber of Architects with the aim of maintaining the site as a village of friendship and peace. Kaya Koyu is significant as a settlement dating back to antique Karmylassos where different cultures have merged and migrated over the years. The Stone houses, churches, chapels, workshops and other buildings constructed on the slopes in the typical Mediterranean architecture, not over showing each other and the narrow streets in between are representative of an architectural laboratory. The settlement on the plains, surrounded by the Turkish Village and know by the name of Levissi, is reported to have a population of 6,500. Pursuant to the Exchange, the Turks, coming from the Western Thrace to replace the Greeks who have migrated to Rhodes. Crete and the outskirts of Athens, could not adjust to the physical conditions of the appearance of a ghost town today. Kaya Koyu is protected as a prominent sample of the mosaics of the Anatolian cultures. It is re-evaluated within the scope of a Project based on a contemporary concept of the echo- tourism with the purpose of revving the exuberance, which transformed into melancholy in the past. The government and the civilian institutions are continuing their efforts to complete the restoration and planning operations in the near future to transform the Kaya Koyu as an exemplary centre of friendship, peace, science, culture and art of the world. About Oludeniz Oludeniz Beach is along the coasts of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. Oludeniz coastline is known as the Turquoise Coast because of the remarkable blue and aquamarine shades of the sea there. Oludeniz is not famous only in Turkey it is a worldwide famous beach. Oludeniz beach had been chosen the most beautiful beach of the world many times. The Blue Lagoon that is located at the western part of Oludeniz Beach. The Blue Lagoon is a nature reserve and located inside a National Park in Turkey The Blue Lagoon is encircled by hilltops and can only be accessed by passing through a narrow strait. This geographical arrangement keeps the Blue Lagoon protected from the elements and preserves the calmness and tranquility of its crystal clear waters. In fact, the calmness of the waters of this main attraction of Oludeniz Beach is where the place got its name from. "Oludeniz" directly translates to "dead sea" or "calm sea". Properties with the Oludeniz view are available. Villas with the Oludeniz view are really valuable. Infinity homes offer you the best villas with the Oludeniz view. You can try paragliding over the scenic Oludeniz Beach. This thrilling activity involves jumping off a cliff of a 2,000-meter high mountain and soaring over the mountain, sea, and beach sceneries of Oludeniz Beach. Other activities to be tried are scuba diving, banana, boating, canoeing, water skiing and etc. The sun shines on the beautiful beaches of Oludeniz from April to September. Oludeniz Beach is located a 8.5 kilometers south of the city of Fethiye. It only takes a very short 30-minute drive by car to get from the city to this golden beach paradise. There is also the option of taking the regular minibuses from Fethiye to Oludeniz Beach. Taxi fares from the city to the beach are also inexpensive. Flights to Oludeniz Beach land in Dalaman, the nearest airport. This wonderful tourist attraction has plentiful accommodation styles for different visitors. Saklikent Kanyon The Saklikent Canyon is an incomparable natural wonder, at a distance of 50km, from Fethiye, 300 meters deep and 18km long, the canyon acquired the present day appearance as a result of erosion of rocks by rivers flowing down from the mountains for thousands of years. The level of the water rises during the winter months; visitors can enter the canyon only in summer. if amateur photography is among your hobbies, you can snap splendid shots in the unspoiled panorama of Saklikent and its environs. The trout and traditional pastry offered to visitors on the wooden resting places erected above the water rapidly flowing inside and outside the canyon enrich the holiday memories and enhance the enjoyment. It is possible to reach saklikent from Fethiye by dolmus or daily tours organized by travel agencies. in approximately 45-minute trip, as you pass through small settlements with authentic life-style, you can see tobacco, cotton, aniseed, wheat plantations as well as greenhouse. Access to the canyon is by a safe service bridge. With the first steps, travelers witness the crashing spring waters capped with white foam and are bewitched with the greenly of this secret paradise. Saklikent is a haven for those overcome from the heat in hot summer days, and the 3 km trekking within the waters is an ideal sport for everyone. The discovery of the Saklikent Canyon is due to an interesting coincidence. A shepherd wishing to start a trout farm in the region was forced to have a service bridge built at this spot, which opened the door of this secret paradise to all visitors. In the beginning, the canyon was used only for the trout farming but, as a result of attracting great interest, plans were altered to meet the requirements of the visitors. Saklikent is a center of attraction for the geologist and cave researchers. With in the 18km- long canyon, you can go as far as 3 km, through water and climbing over rocks. if you should plan to go further and experience an adventurous trekking you must have professional equipment and suitable clothing necessary for difficult conditions. About Kalkan Think about a resort around the Mediterranean a fishing town, peaceful, remained untouched and on a turquoise cost of Turkey it is Kalkan more sophisticated than the usual resort town. Kalkan is more then a sun and sea holiday living in kalkan is a life style it is so charming It curls snuggly around an ancient harbor, sheltering at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks a beautiful bay in which islands seem to magically float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow streets twist down to the harbor through the historic town and relined with white washed villas, with shuttered windows, alongside small local specialty shops and restaurants. Kalkan has become home to the more discerning overseas buyer. Country Life in Kemer Are you bored from the busy life of the cities, did you fed up from your crowded and noisy life. So infinity homes offer you country life in Turkey. it is a good chance for you to live with the nature. Kemer is one of the best area in Turkey fort he property buyers who loves country life Kemer is a little town of Fethiye famous with its trout farms and with its country life. For country side lovers Kemer is the one to buy a property in Turkey The town surrounded with green forests, mostly local people living in the town they welcome all tourists around the region As we mention before Kemer is mostly chosen area by the country life lovers for buying property in Turkey. Gemiler Bay & St. Nicholas Island Immediately behind the hills where the Kaya Koyu houses are built, there lies the Gemiler Bay and the Gemiler İsland ( St. Nicholas Island ). On the island, during excavations carried out by the Directorate of the Fethiye Archaeological Museum and a Japanese archaeological team, four churches were unearthed, built in the 4th centry in honour of St. Nicholas, the Saint of mariners. Based on documents found at the excavations. it is ascertained that the island was a prominent centre of the pilgrimage during early Christianity. On the road to Gemiler Bay from Kaya Koyu, the Afkule ( Yefkulu ) Monastery carved into the rocks by the monks during the 19th century,. The monastery with a splendid view of the Mediterranean bewitches all visitors. Tlos Located 28 Kilometers from Fethiye. Tlos is one of the oldest residential areas of Lycian And one of the few cities which continued to be inhabited until the 19th century. It was know as the sports center of the Lycian Federation. Tlos was the home of the mythological winged-horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerephon, who crashed to earth after challenging the gods. Bellorophons temple tomb is beautifully situated on the cliff face. Other structures remaining from the early period of the Tlos include the acropolis, the stadium and the bath complex, and the theatre. Pinara Pinara was known as the Beauty centre of the Lycia. Pinara is on the way to Minare village and can be reached by taking a side road branching off from the Fethiye-Kas Road; some of the most interesting structures include the numerous pigeon in the hole simple tombs carved on the slope of the hill, a theatre, and the temple of Aphrodite. Xanthos Xanthos was the political capital of the Lycian Fedreation and splendid example of lycia Civilization. It stands near the village of Kinik on the Fethiye-Kas road. Xanthos is commemorated as a place where its inhabitants committed mass suicide to avoid being conquered when the Persians invaded the city in 546 BC. Sir Charles Fellows rediscovered Xanthos in 1838 and carried away many of the beautiful relief’s of the Nereid’s and Harpy monuments to the British Museum in London. Letoon Letoon was the religious centre of the Lycia, dedicated to the goddess Leto. It lies 4 kilometers from Xanthos near Kumluova village. Religous ceremonies were held here by priests of the temple of Leto and of her twins. Artemis and Apollo. Patara Patara was the principal port of Lycia, famed for its oracle of Apollo and as the birth place in the fourth century AD of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, better know as Santa Claus. Today However the area is better know for its long huge white sand beach. Gelemis almost 3 kilometers inland. Yakapark & Yaka Village Yaka Park is a work of art created by natural water sources and nature itself. Embroidered by the human hand. As you sip your cold drink at one of the open-air bars in the park, the trout in the canal passing through the middle of the bar counter seem to joke with you, slipping through your hand playfully. You may wish to stop the time here in this splendid scene that human hand has created in nature with the surrounding pools, original water mill, flowers, trees, and tiny waterfalls among the greens where the summer sun embraces the spring chill. | 
