DESTINATIONS — TURKEY
WHERE TO STAY: KALKAN AND KAS
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Kalkan Regency: It’s a good bet many of the photos you’ve seen of Kalkan Bay were taken from this relaxed, family-owned hotel. Set a mile out of town, its terrace restaurant offers sweeping views across the bay and a perfect vantage point to catch the lights twinkling in town at night. The 41-room boutique
a chat with the shop’s proprietor. My favourite was Nazar Ceramic, where owner Mehmet proudly explained how he had been making hand-painted pottery for more than 20 years, based on designs that date back centuries. Andrew Lee, director of
Exclusive Escapes, says: “Kas has a wonderfully atmospheric central square with traditional tea gardens and ‘lokantas’, or cafes, where locals and visitors sit comfortably alongside each other. It’s a centre for diving with good access to hiking, kayaking and other adrenaline sports, whereas Kalkan has a series of chichi beach clubs, ideal for watersports and chilling out.” Wreck dives and trips to the
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sunken city of Kekova – a popular stop for kayaking tours – are available from the marina. There’s also great cycling and hiking to be had in the mountains, which are home to the famous Lycian rock tombs – splendid when illuminated at night. TW
venue is due to reopen on April 25 after a renovation that has involved fitting larger bathrooms and balconies in the standard rooms and creating more interconnecting rooms for families. Also new are eight impeccably designed pool suites, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay, huge bathrooms, lounge areas, private pools and little touches such as a telescope to enjoy the night sky. The hotel’s key selling points
are that it has the largest pool in Kalkan and its own Turkish bath, although it’s really the intimate feel and the welcoming staff that make the property stand out. Villa Mahal: This boutique property is on the opposite side of Kalkan Bay from the Regency, with a water taxi to the town centre for shopping, watersports and the best beach club in town. Incredible views are matched by well-appointed rooms, but clients should upgrade to the Sunset Suite for special occasions.
Mavi Koy
Deniz Feneri Lighthouse, Kas: Set on a peninsula just outside Kas, this laid-back property sports the best sunset views around. With just 30 rooms split across different levels, it’s small enough for guests to enjoy individual attention. There are no televisions or other distractions, so it’s a genuine escape. Mavi Koy: This is one of Exclusive Escapes’ most luxurious villas, with five bedrooms, its own jetty and beach platform, gorgeous outdoor dining spaces (breakfast is laid out here each day) and a gym. This would be a seriously stylish venue for a big family or even a wedding party. Korsan Guney: This super-villa was the setting for Myleene Klass’s cover shoot in Red magazine and, boy, did they choose well. With a heart- shaped infinity pool, whirlpool
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bath, barbecue, pool table and much more – all fragranced by fresh herbs in the garden and with knockout views – this five- bedroom villa is a stunner. Book: Exclusive Escapes offers a week’s B&B at Kalkan Regency from £750 based on two sharing a standard room, or £1,300 for a pool suite. The price includes flights from the private terminal at Stansted or British Airways flights from Heathrow or Manchester, plus transfers, a gulet cruise and a Turkish bath. A week’s B&B at Mavi Koy
starts at £1,850 for the first two sharing and £750 for each additional guest, up to 14. The price includes flights, transfers, a Turkish bath, welcome hamper, daily bread delivery, cleaning and hire of a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
exclusiveescapes.co.uk 020 8605 3500
Kalkan Regency
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