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Follow the winding road out of Fethiye up the mountain side and through the pine forest and you will come to the tranquil Kaya valley. The valley is surrounded by the mountains of the Fethiye peninsular; this is the perfect spot to get away from the bustle and day time heat of Fethiye in the summer months. Kaya is an unspoilt farming community, with no modern development. There are some lovely restaurants and bars which have been converted from some of Kaya's old rural buildings. The famous 'Ghost Village' is also well worth a visit, built by the Greeks it was abandoned in 1926 having been a thriving farming community for centuries. Kaya is a great place to stay if you just want to totally relax, there are some wonderful walks and also horse riding can be arranged locally. Kaya in the evening is fantastic, the air is cool and fresh and the star filled sky clear and the atmosphere is relaxed, no discos or noisy bars, just cosy quiet restaurants serving fabulous food - Choose Kaya for your holiday destination in Turkey for 2011.
Accommodation Kaya Turkey - Kaya Holiday Villas, Kaya Holiday Apartments, Kaya Hotels
The accommodation on offer in Kaya in is unique, there are no large hotels but accommodation is available in converted cottages, many have received heritage awards from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism for the careful restoration that has taken place.
Property for Sale Kaya Valley Turkey
Occasionally property does come on the market, which are either old ruins for resort ion or fully restored cottages, prices tend to be quite a lot higher than in nearby Fethiye, Ovacik or Hisaronu due to scarcity and this unique and tranquil location.
Featured Accommodation - The Stables Cottage
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Kaya Cottages Turkey
The Kaya Cottages are two unique, authentic Turkish farm cottages in the idyllic rural village of Kayakoy.
The Smokehouse and The Stables have been carefully restored and have received an award from the Turkish Ministry of Culture for Sympathetic Restoration of Turkish Heritage.
The beautifully tiled raised pool area overlooks the picturesque Kaya Valley and surrounding mountains and pine forest . Each cottage has a private seating area and the property is surrounded by gardens and a rustic stone wall.
Kaya is one of the rare places where you will truly find the unspoilt side of Turkey and experience real Turkish culture and Village life. It is the perfect place to relax or to explore.
Visit the ruins of a Greek town dating back to Lycian and Roman times, find a hidden Monastery overlooking the Mediterranean, sample Turkish Wine, Cuisine and Hospitality at nearby family owned restaurants or swim and chat with Turkish locals at Gemiler Beach.
Kaya Village remains unspoilt by the mass tourism yet is easily accessible from Dalaman Airport (1hr transfer) and Fethiye Town (10km)
Kaya Village is located around the historic ruins of Levissi. Nearly 2000 ruins lie nestled against the hillside, forming an open-air museum often reffered to as the Ghost Town. Levissi was abandoned following a population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the early 1920s. Exploring the site via worn pathways weaving between houses and churches is a wonderful experience.
The ruins of Levissi were the inspiration for the Louis De Bernieres novel Birds Without Wings.
Birds Without Wings begins in the early 1900s in an idyllic town in South West Anatolia during the declining years of the Ottoman Empire. It retells the tale of one small community in which Christian and Muslim lives and traditions have co-existed peacefully over the centuries and in which friendship, even love, can transcend religious differences.
The Stables Cottages Kaya Turkey
The Stables is a lovely one bedroom stone cottage with tiled floors throughout, whitewashed walls and wooden beamed ceilings. This Cottage is where the owner always stays and she loves its charm and character and strongly recommends it for couples to stay.
There is a large terrace area at the front of the Cottage with gardens surrounding and large umbrella for shade as well as seating for dining and relaxing. A wall provides privacy but does not affect the stunning views of opposite mountains.
As you enter the Stables you have a small but fully equipped galley style kitchen. To the left is an open plan cosy sitting room with dining table, and single divan bed with lots of cushions that doubles as sofa. There is a fireplace similar to those still used for cooking in the villages houses. CD player and a large collection of books are for guests use.
The double bedroom has built in wooden cupboard and fireplace. It is Air-conditioned for comfort during the summer months.
The bathroom is finished with pretty blue and white tiles and has shower, basin and toilet.
The Stables Cottage sleeps up to 3 people and is ideal for couples.
Pool and local area Swimming Pool
Raised good sized plunge pool approx 6m x 4m. Depth 1.2m. Sunbeds provided for relaxing. Pool is share between the Cottages but is in its own separate area.
Local Area information Kaya Turkey
Around Kaya Village there are many walk trails leading to historic sites and stunning beaches.
There is a wide range of restaurants and to visit and most will offer to pick you up and drive you home after your meal.
Local restaurant 2 minutes walk
Levissi ruins, markets, restaurants 20 mins walk
Quiet, local Gemiler beach 10 min drive has calm waters and is safe for children and swimmers who are not so confident.
Olu Deniz beach 15-20 min drive - is an iconic Turkish holiday destination. This lovely beach is also a protected National Park area.
Parking is available next to property entrance.
Local bus services the area and passes by the entrance to the property. The buses can be boarded at any time from the side of the road and they go regularly to every well know tourist site and beach in the areaTurkey Holiday Guide - Holiday Resort Information - Accommodation, Hotels, Holiday Villa and Apartment Accommodation in Turkey
