Villa Fistik

The southwest region of Turkey is famed for its mountainous landscapes, magnificent beaches and Rivera, so make sure you have your camera with you as you will be surrounded by miles and miles of lush views! World-famous cuisine, activities for all types of adults children, groups and families await you!

Islamlar is a sleepy village, neighbouring more built up and busy towns meaning you benefit from tranquillity at Villa Fistik as well as accessibility to areas with a range of amenities and activities! Expect a laid back atmosphere, typical of rural life as well as an appreciation of cultural roots!

Islamar is located on the foothills of the Taurus Mountain, an abundantly green mountain range stretching across Turkey's south-western coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Hikes, tours, walks and car rides make for great ways to explore the remarkable wildlife that flourishes here. The village is blessed with icy mountain-water which replenishes the fauna that grows on the mountain as well as providing the world-renowned trout, which is freshly caught and served in restaurants on the mountainside!

Visit the beaches on the coast, just 15 minutes away by car! Kalkan's pebble beach and beach clubs offers sunbeds, umbrellas and crystal clear blue water. An array of cafes and bars also offer food and drink here. Kaputas Beach, famed for its outstanding beauty is another ten minutes from here, making it convenient for you to hit two beaches in one day. It's about 100 steps down but the treat at the bottom is mesmerizing azure sea you can grab a drink or snack from the cafe! Patara Beach, a national treasure of the country, is an uninterrupted stretch of delightful sandy shores and crystal blue waters and is the longest beach in the whole of Turkey! There are sunbeds and a small cafe there too.

From Patara Beach access the ancient city from which it bears its name, to witness preserved and protected real artefacts of civilizations from centuries past! The area also boast a host of Lycian sites such as Tlos, Xanthos, Letoon to name a few. There is also the Salikent Gorge where you can wade through the waters or sit on the side enjoying Turkish Cay.

A trip to this coast would be incomplete without a day out on a traditional gulet. Swimming from the boat, enjoying a hearty lunch and if you're lucky spotting dolphins or turtles.

Kalkan offers a variety of restaurants that serve both authentic traditional Turkish meals, a home favourite cuisine worldwide, as well as more familiar and global dishes. Choose from views from the beach, amongst the luscious green landscape or panoramic views from rooftops restaurants overlooking the bay and sea!

Read more about Islamlar

Islamlar sits 8 km above Kalkan. Once the place Kalkan folk went to cool off at one of the trout farms built to make use of the mountain’s springs. Today Islamlar houses many a villa, enjoyed by Istanbul Turks who prefer a holiday in slightly cooler and cleaner air. Here the locals grow grapes and pomegranates, but you’ll mainly see the men sat gossiping next to the local teahouse. The trout farms remain a place to come for a wonderful fresh meal, or a breakfast consisting of fresh local fare. The rocket will be the freshest & most tasty you’ve ever had; and the fresh chips cooked in olive oil take some beating.