VILLA LOCATION:
Villa Orkide is located in the beautiful village of Dalyan in the conservation area of the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, nestled between Koycegiz Lake and Dalyan beach ‘Iztuzu’ voted one of the worlds top ten ‘must visit’ beaches and is the nesting place of ‘caretta caretta’ the endangered loggerhead turtles. Dalyan retains much of its original charm and has a village community feel, recently designated a special tourism area with no high rise hotels, golf courses are planned and there is one within 20 minutes which is due to be completed in 2008. Villa Orkide is in a select semi rural position to the south of the town centre and is within a 400 yards of the main street. The neighbouring Turkish houses, cotton fields, stunning view of mountains and ancient rock tombs of the historic ruined city of Caunos ‘Kaunos’, offer visitors to this villa a holiday of visual enchantment.
In an area called Maras where imposing individual villas are located and a beautifull landscaped park.
DALYAN NATURE RESERVE:
Since 1986, Dalyan and its delta has been a conservation area and wildlife sanctuary. Because of this, the small town on the South West coast of the Mediterranean has kept it's Turkish charm and appeal. Proudly guarded by the Dalyan authorities. Many people like us return year after year, a few never leave. Villa Orkide is set amongst cotton fields. Many birds visit its garden including 'little owls' and many birdwatchers come to Dalyan as there are over 200 different species to see.
Approximately 3 miles from the centre of Dalyan lays the 3 miles long sandbar Istuzu beach that juts out from the main land into the Mediterranean. This site was earmarked for development until it was brought to the authorities’ attention that it was one of the last nesting grounds for the endangered Loggerhead Turtle. A campaign with David Bellamy and a local woman Kaptan June (Haimhoff) was successful in stopping the development of Iztuzu Beach.
A golfers dream comes true! started earlier in 2007
THINGS TO DO:
There are lots of things to do in Dalyan, including boat trips, sailing, mud baths, turtle spotting, Turkish baths, white water rafting, snorkelling, diving, a beautiful deserted beach and visiting the ancient ruins of Kaunos. Or you can of course just relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand.
For an historic cultural experience take the rowing boat ferry across the river (200 yards from the villa) and walk down the back lanes to the ancient ruined city of Kaunos. This was a very significant city port, with ruined temples, an amphitheatre, castle and walls but unlike Greece or Rome you can take your viewing at leisure in the cooler parts of the day with few other tourists to compete with.
The hussle-bussle of the small town life, farming, fishing and cottage industries all co existing with the charming hospitality of the tourist trade. Lots of restaurants/bars. The boats and buses are many and frequent and organised through a cooperative so every driver and captain get their share.
Golf:
Other Activities:
A Golf Course opened in Serigerme jJune 2009m only 25 mins drive
