The Resort of Çalış
Çalış Beach, (pronounced Chalish) set on the Turkish Aegean coast near the bustling town of Fethiye, is a wonderfully appealing holiday destination for those seeking sun, sea and a relaxed pace.
Its beach is a long narrow swathe of dark shingle with some sandier spots. Its shallow, gently shelving waters make it particularly family-friendly.
The beaches are rarely crowded and for the beach lovers and sun bathers sunbeds and parasols are always available to hire.
The wide promenade is lined with restaurants cafés, bars, coffee shops, ice cream parlours and seafood restaurants where you can enjoy fresh local produce and stunning sunset views. The beach’s calm atmosphere during the day contrasts with a lively evening scene, providing a pleasant balance for visitors who want both rest and entertainment.
Friendly local hospitality adds to the appeal: shopkeepers, restauranteurs and guides are welcoming and often happy to share tips on the best places to visit, eat, swim and explore.
Away from the beach and promenade there are an increasing number of shops selling all the essential holiday souvenirs.
By day Calis “high street” is a sleepy and calm place to find that essential tee shirt, those shoes, bags, boxes of Turkish Delight and holiday gifts.
As the sun sets and the darkness and temperatures fall the bars and restaurants come alive and for a few hours the street becomes the lively centre of town
Calis Beach weekly Sunday Market hums with activity, sites and smells.
Turkish markets are famous for their stalls selling all the essentials for holiday makers and tourists including fake designer clothes and bags. After haggling for sun glasses, belts and watches you can head over to the the produce section where the locals gather to buy their supplies of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, olives, herbs, spices and cheese from the vast arrays on offer,
The sunsets over the Aegean are a persistent favourite among visitors, providing a simple but unforgettable highlight to end each day for you as you enjoy that leisurely evening meal or cocktail in your own favourite spot,
The bustling town of Fethiye awaits you across the bay. Small water taxi boats leave Çalış every 30 minutes and the short trip, with views out to sea, the islands and the coast line is a relaxing and cooling way to arrive in the heart of the town,
Discovering Fethiye
The Fethiye town marina cordon is a sunlit tapestry of bobbing gulets and sleek yachts, where the gentle lapping of turquoise water meets a promenade alive with sights and sounds.
Choose somewhere to sit and enjoy an ice cream, Turkish Tea, cool drink or snack as you watch the locals and boat keepers go about their work.
A short stroll away are the cobbled streets of Fethiye Old Town, Paspatur. The narrow covered lanes are filled with vibrant shops selling fragrant spices, Turkish Delight, jewellery, rugs and artisan crafts. Those seeking clothes, shoes and bags will be spoilt for choice,
When you are tired of haggling pause a while in one of the restaurants among the old Ottoman houses and warehouses for a cooling drink and a chance to soak up the unique atmosphere.
Venture a little further and Fethiye offers you bewildering array of Turkish cafes all selling their own cuisines and covered arcades with shops, bars and restaurants