Villa Aro
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Overview
Breath-taking sweeping sea views await to welcome you when you stay at the simply stunning Villa Aro, overlooking Kalamar Bay on the south coast of Turkey’s Mediterranean Sea. This ultra-luxurious, semi-detached villa has three spacious ensuite double bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to six guests, perfect for a fabulous family holiday or a group of friend’s get-together. Built over three stories, Villa Aro is set in its grounds and garden, surrounded by high stone walls and fencing for privacy and security. The villa has well-manicured lawned gardens, a private infinity swimming pool set in a tiled terrace, and wrap around water feature with a plunge pool. Villa Aro has many complimentary amenities, including air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout, a safety box, and private parking. The interiors are cool and contemporary, with natural wood panelling, state-of-the-art appliances, and floor-to-ceiling picture postcard windows that flood the villa with natural light and give access to glass-fronted terraces and balconies. The furnishings are stylish, designer pieces, minimalist chic for maximum effect, decorated in a zeitgeist colour palette of shades of grey contrasted with crisp, clean whites.
Enter the villa at ground floor level, where you will find an open-plan living space with panoramic sea views out to the islands and beyond. The seating area is superb, with a long silver-grey sofa, a matching chair, circular coffee tables, and facing light wood panelling inset with a wide-screen smart television. The adjacent monochrome kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances you will need for your holiday, including a kitchen island and a built-in casual dining area. A handy guest cloakroom completes the ground floor. Take the floating wood staircase to the first floor, where there are two ensuite double bedrooms with sea-view balconies and huge bathrooms with walk-in showers. The second floor is home to the third ensuite double bedroom, with a wrap-around balcony that boasts the most incredible sea views.
The exterior is exquisite, a tiled terrace with lawned gardens is home to a centrepiece, ladder entry, infinity swimming pool, surrounded by sun loungers with shady parasols. A water feature wraps around the villa, with bathing platforms and a plunge pool to cool you down on hot summer days. A lush green lawn with a swing chair is the perfect spot to sway the afternoon away and admire those mesmerising views. Relax in the soft seating spot with your morning coffee. The sunken seating area is the star of the show and the perfect place to meet for sundowner cocktails at sunset. Take your place at the six-seater dining set, and enjoy an alfresco feast of local delicacies freshly grilled on the barbecue, and as the stars come out to shine, raise a toast to the most memorable holiday.
What you should know…
- This villa is next door to Villa Rudie, the photos are the same for both, therefore views and furnishings may differ slightly.
- Villa Aro is a semi-detached property with a mirror-image sister villa next door, Villa Rudie, perfect if you want to rent the two together for a large family holiday or a big group of friends get-together.
- The villa is within walking distance of supermarkets and the centre of Kalkan, but the roads can be steep there and back. There are many inexpensive taxis to get you where you want to be.
- Similarly, the beach clubs and seashore are only down the road from Villa Aro, but they are very steep roads and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Property Features
Interior
- Open plan kitchen
- Sitting room
- WC
- Bedroom 1 - Double bed, ensuite bathroom (first floor)
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed, ensuite bathroom (first floor)
- Bedroom 3 - Double bed, ensuite bathroom, balcony (second floor)
Exterior
- Private swimming pool
- Plunge pool
- Terrace
- Sunbeds
- Parasols
- Sunken seating area
- Dining area
Additional Facilities
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Safe
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Washing machine
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Cot (on request)
- Bathrobes
- Barbecue
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa AroVilla Aro is located overlooking beautiful Kalamar Bay, west of the quaint harbour town of Kalkan, situated on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, the jewel of the Mediterranean Sea. The villa is one hundred and twenty-five kilometres from Dalaman Airport, a scenic one-and-a-half-hour journey through the Turkish countryside and Taurus mountains.
The old town of Kalkan is covered in cobbled streets, traditional white houses festooned in colourful bougainvillaea, and home to a reputed one hundred and fifty restaurants, cafes, and bars, enticing souvenir shops, and designer brand stores stuffed with objects of desire. After dark, dine in one of the famous rooftop restaurants with stunning harbour and sea views, sampling traditional Turkish delights and international cuisine. From the villa, it is a short drive to the local shops and restaurants of Kalamar and a five-minute drive into Kalkan, where you can find supermarkets, banks, and a local Thursday market.
Within walking distance of the villa are three beach clubs, restaurants, and infinity swimming pools. Kalkan town has its pebble beach with organised sun loungers and brollies, easy access to the calm Mediterranean sea, and a cute cafe. Travel further afield to the stunning Kaputas Beach, set in a natural gorge, or take a trip to Patara, where you will find twenty kilometres of unspoilt golden sands and a protected area for the hatching Caretta Caretta turtles. Patara also boasts an archaeological site over two thousand years old, with not just one but two ancient amphitheatres, not to mention the most stunning sunsets, best seen from the ever-changing sand dunes.
All aboard a traditional gulet for a day of sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling, enjoy a meal of homecooked meze, then sail back to the harbour, cocktail in hand, to watch the sunset.
The Lycian Way walking trail cuts through Kalkan. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of years of history as you trek the trail taking you through major archaeological sites, local villages, dramatic coastlines, and the areas’ flora and fauna.
The harbour town of Fethiye is also full of ancient sites worth seeing, as well as a foodie-heaven fish market, and home to some seriously good designer labels and fabulous jewellery shopping. Whilst the nearer town of Kas is just twenty-five kilometres in the other direction and worth the journey alone along one of the world’s most stunning and dramatic coastlines.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Dalaman Airport
(122 km ) |
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| Nearest Ferry Port |
Kas Ferry Port
(30.1 km ) |
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| Nearest Town |
Kalkan centre
(1.7 km ) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Carrefour SA
(900m ) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Kalamar Beach Club
(1.6 km ) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Kalkan Public Beach
(2.2 km ) |
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Kalkan
Kalkan has become boutique resorts, with cobbled streets and converted Greek houses, which belonged to the Greek merchants before the exchange of population in the 1920’s. Once quiet fishing harbours these days you are more likely to see traditional wooden gulets taking tourists to soak up rays on the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean. A boat trip is a must do, from the boat you can snorkel and usually a delicious lunch is prepared on board. Keen walkers should check out the Lycian way for designated walking paths in the area.
You cannot come to this area without spending some time exploring the many Lycian sights, such as Xanthos, Patara, Myra or the sunken city of Kekova.
Patara is said to be where democracy started (they excavated stone voting block) and is also said to be the birthplace of St Nicholas, who became bishop at nearby Myra. The ruins here include an ancient theatre, city walls, government build and agora. The lighthouse on the site is said to be the earliest of its kind. Visit Patara in the late afternoon and finish the trip with a drink on the sandy beach watching the amazing sunset.
The Salikent Gorge is a great place to visit, especially if you want to cool off in the fresh waters whilst walking up the gorge. For the more energetic there are rafts and rings to ride the flowing waters. Further down you can enjoy a day canoeing toward the beach.
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.
By night both Kalkan and Kas come alive. Kas has more of a bohemian feel, people ambling through the cobbled streets, passing the ancient tomb in the street, haggling for textiles, carpets and other goodies, maybe stopping for the traditional Turkish ‘maras’ ice cream, a tulip-shaped glass of tea or a wonderful kebab in the shadow of the mosque. Most of the villas in Kas are just out of town on the Cukurbag Peninsula. A reasonable (5km) taxi or Dolmus (local bus) ride into town. Be sure to try the Piyaz, a white bean salad with tahini sauce.
Travelling along the coast, towards Kalkan you pass the modern marina, the children’s beach park (run by the local hotel school) and halfway to Kalkan the stunning Kaputas Beach, cut in a gorge with all different shades of turquoise in the sea.
Kalkan is a more sophisticated resort, with the villas built onto the mountainside. Evening are spent enjoying the rooftop restaurants, perched on the top of the old ‘konak’ houses. Then wandering to a seaside bar for a cocktail, after shopping for glass lanterns, Iznik pottery, handbags or pestemel towel. Do visit the ‘pastane’, local patisseries which do the most delicious morning pastries and you must try the ‘Gozleme’ pancakes at the Thursday market.
Other things to do in the area include scuba diving as the visibility is excellent, paragliding, horseriding on Patara Beach or kayaking around the sunken ruins at Kekova.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesKalkan is the perfect holiday hot spot for kids of all ages. Starting with the villa’s private pool, as there are no set hours, your children can swim and splash all day. Within walking distance are family-friendly beach clubs with shallow entry warm sea, bathing platforms, swimming pools, and water sports to keep them amused all day.
In the pretty town of Kalkan, you will find an original authentic Turkish village full of winding streets of white-washed houses, family-friendly restaurants and cafes, and shops galore selling souvenirs. For your older daredevils, Aristos Water Sports will take them on exhilarating sea rides, tandem parasailing, jet skis, and racing speed boats. For the not-so-adventurous, Kalkan has its own public pebble beach, with sunbeds and brollies, safe entry into the calm sea and a rather good cafe.
A trip to Kalkan isn’t complete without a family day at sea on one of the traditional gulets that leave the harbour daily. Stopover in beautiful bays, wallow in mud bath inlets, and swim and snorkel in the warm waters of the Turquoise Coast.
Enjoy an adventurous jeep safari through the local villages, see the natural flora and fauna, and ride the famous Patara sand dunes. Go further afield to Sakilkent Gorge, where you can walk through a flowing river to a magnificent waterfall. Around the corner is the sister waterfall of Gizlikent. Ramble down a stepped wood to calm waters, and take a refreshing natural shower in the sunshine. Take a trip to Kekova and see a sunken city through a glass-bottomed boat.
On the way to Fethiye, stop off at the ghost town of Kaya, where you can explore the ruins of an abandoned Greek town, The resort of Olu Deniz offers the best of both worlds, with stunning sandy beaches with easy entry shallow waters, and a magnificent one thousand seven hundred metre cable car ride up to the top of Mount Babadag, from where you can tandem paraglide and land back where you started. A short boat taxi journey from Olu Deniz will take you to Butterfly Valley, where your children can discover over eighty species of beautiful butterflies in nature’s garden.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | £100 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £100 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 3.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, if stay is longer than 5 days. If stay is 5 days or less there will be a charge of £100 paid in cash locally. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on the local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service. |
| Minimum stay | 3 nights. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Tax | Included in the rental price. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that on occasions, in Turkey, extremes in weather can cause water and/ or electric supply to be cut or reduced. Services are normally restored as soon as possible. |
| Other 2 | In Turkey the plumbing system is not designed to have paper and sanitary items flushed down the lavatory. In these cases a bathroom bin is provided. The bins are emptied daily. |
Travelling to Turkey
All British (and most other nationalities) citizens require a full 10 year passport with at least 6 months validity to enter Turkey. UK passport holders are exempt from visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days within 180 days starting from the first entry date. For all other passports please visit the Turkish Government Website or the Turkish Consulate for details of whether you require a visa or not.
Whilst in Turkey local regulations require you keep your passport and a printed copy of your e-visa with you at all times.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 26th 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 | £2,829 |
| Jan 1st 2025 - Apr 1st 2025 | £2,829 |
| Apr 1st 2025 - May 1st 2025 | £3,112 |
| May 1st 2025 - Jun 1st 2025 | £3,339 |
| Jun 1st 2025 - Jul 1st 2025 | £3,678 |
| Jul 1st 2025 - Sep 16th 2025 | £3,961 |
| Sep 16th 2025 - Oct 1st 2025 | £3,678 |
| Oct 1st 2025 - Nov 1st 2025 | £3,339 |
| Nov 1st 2025 - May 30th 2026 | £2,829 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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