Villa Kiziltas Turkey

Villa Kiziltas sits in a very popular area of Kalkan at the top of Kalkan Bay. This neighbourhood of Kiziltas faces south and enjoys amazing views across the bay and over to Snake and Mouse Islands. Though quite a walk, it is possible to walk down into the town centre from the villa though you might not want to walk up again as it is perched on the hillside! There are plenty of taxis around though! Villa Kiziltas is enormous. It is modern and well designed to ensure every guest of a generous bedroom suite and superb entertaining spaces. In addition, it offers a stunning terrace and balconies together with an endless list of treats including jacuzzi baths, a hammam, sauna, an indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a fitness area, a huge games room with table football and pool and a cinema room. That’s quite a list!
The captivating, beautifully kept town of Kalkan is one of the most beautiful on Turkey’s gorgeous Lycian Coast. Until the 1920’s Kalkan was a sleepy fishing village and today it remains an unspoiled, dreamy destination awash with nature, historic architecture, bougainvillea-draped streets, rooftop restaurants and sparkling turquoise, crystal clear sea. The busy harbour is full of yachts, gilets and boats awaiting tourists who want to explore the coast or enjoy some watersports. The town enjoys many bathing platforms for sun worshippers along with a small central beach. Other beach options nearby are the sandy cove of Kaputas, ten minutes away and the stunning sandy Patara Beach. There are Ottoman-Greek whitewashed chic boutiques and gift shops sprinkled along the narrow, hilly streets. Visitors enjoy buying textiles, clothes, ‘designer’ handbags and very pretty jewellery from the unique shops. The welcoming restaurants offer varied menus of Turkish mezes, zesty salads and fresh fish. There are also a number of super cool, chill-out beach clubs with bars, bathing platforms and watersports.
Villa Kiziltas enjoys four huge bedroom suites, a vast open plan living space and the enormous entertainment spaces on the lower floor. The main living space enjoys a sumptuous corner sofa arrangement and chairs in one area together with huge works of art and a giant television. Just across from the living room is the kitchen and dining area. The state-of-the-art kitchen is smart and perfect for a self-catering stay. With its dark tones, it offers the very best of appliances. The dining area is elegant and stylish, again with dark tones. Huge floor-to-ceiling doors open to the terrace where you can relax in style and dine with a view.
The other entertainment spaces are amazing, offering treats for all ages. Youngsters love the games tables and the cinema room with its comfy sofas and huge screen. There is a bar with stools in the room for refreshments. For relaxation, guests enjoy an excellent sauna, a generous sized marbled hammam, the indoor pool and some fitness equipment. If your teens are not on the terrace enjoying the pool, you will know where to find them!
The bedrooms are incredible, all offering vast space, feature headboards, beautifully dressed, exquisite beds, balcony access, sensational sea views and a range of ensuite bathrooms. Some lucky guests get to soak in double baths while sipping champagne and gazing through the giant picture windows and the glorious seascapes. Others climb on platforms for a blissful soak and others chill under a super powerful shower. No one will be disappointed! The views from the balconies are super and each spot enjoys outstanding luxury furniture so that you can enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple while watching the sunsets or the scenery.
The main terrace is just fabulous. Plenty of loungers surround the two pools, including one for children. There are also trendy egg chairs, a delightful alfresco lounge area perfect for pre-dinner drinks and an alfresco dining area. Villa Kiziltas has a lot to offer and vast spaces to enjoy your holiday in. It is very easy to understand why Kalkan is so popular for holidays in Turkey. Until the 1920’s, Kalkan was a sleepy fishing village and today it remains an unspoiled albeit it offers so much for tourists. It is a captivating destination awash with nature, historic architecture, bougainvillea-draped streets, rooftop restaurants and sparkling turquoise, crystal clear sea. The bustling harbour is very attractive, full of yachts, gilets and boats awaiting tourists who want to explore the coast or enjoy some watersports. The town enjoys many bathing platforms for sun worshippers, a number of beach clubs and a small central beach. Other beach options nearby are the sandy cove of Kaputas, ten minutes away and the stunning sandy Patara Beach. Sprinkled along the narrow, hilly streets are Ottoman-Greek whitewashed chic boutiques and gift shops selling textiles, clothes, ‘designer’ handbags and very pretty jewellery. The town’s charming restaurants offer varied menus of Turkish mezes, zesty salads and plenty of fresh fish. Boat trips can be taken from Kalkan harbour on traditional gulets or other boats. The gulet trips are wonderful and usually come with a traditional meal. Visitors enjoy exploring the local bays, beaches and sea caves while others go further to Kekova, one of the most beautiful areas of the Turkish coast. Other popular excursions include those to the village of Ucaoyz and glass-bottom boat trips, all of which include swim stops. There are also romantic moonlight cruises and sunset trips. Thrillseekers can be taken to the top of the mountains to paraglide over the coast.
Islamar is a charming village just ten minutes drive from Kalkan and its beautiful coastline. It sits in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains with a fabulously dramatic backdrop and extraordinary views down to the sea. The scenery is spectacular with an abundance of fruit trees, olive groves and vineyards. The village still uses a water-powered millstone where the flour for local residents is ground. Islamar is very unspoilt and boasts some excellent village restaurants where you can eat the freshest of fish from the trout farms. All the ingredients are locally grown, organic and bursting with flavour. Small waterfalls, springs and mountain streams provide constant fresh water giving natural irrigation and feeding the trout pools. The village is close to part of the famous Lycian Way, popular with walkers. Uzulmu is another quaint village close to Islamar that similarly gives you a feel for the real Turkey. It too sits in the mountain foothills with extraordinary scenery.
For a total change from beach days, visitors seeking a little adventure enjoy kayaking along the Dalyan River or visiting the majestic and dramatic Saklikent Gorge which was opened as a national park in 1996. The gorge is 18km long and 300m deep. Visitors wade through chilly water, climb, swim and slide through the gorge and its many boulders and tunnels. It is exhilarating and great fun with the fresh mountain water often up to waist height. Guides can lead you through offering so much fun.  River rafting and dining by the waterside are additional options at this fantastic location.
Patara is a fantastic historic site, perfect for an excursion. It boasts an ancient theatre, restored parliament building and impressive Roman baths. The preserved ‘ghost village’ of Kayakoy where hundreds of deserted, Greek-style houses and churches sit eerily on the hillside should also be on your list of excursions. It was abandoned after the Turkish-Greek population exchange of 1923 and is eerily silent.
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the
Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following: 
– Cook/
catering –
Maid service/extra cleaning – Local day-trips or tours – Airport pick-up/drop-off –
Babysitting service – Welcome hamper/
pre-stocked fridge
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.