OVACIK
Located in Turkey’s south west coast is Ovacik, a breathtaking countryside village set in the fresh clean air of a mountainous valley. Its position, in an attractive plateau nestling at the base of the dramatic Babadag Mountain and overlooking the dazzling Mediterranean Sea, ensures glorious scenery from every part of the village. The famous Oludeniz beach and blue lagoon are just 5 kilometres away with their spectacular scenery and beautiful beaches.
Peace and tranquillity with marvellous activities are all part of the experience when visiting Ovacik. It has something for every type of traveller from hiking enthusiasts and paragliders to sun worshipers and beach lovers. One day could be spent on a boat trip sailing around the crystal clear waters and secret coves of the Mediterranean Sea, the next spent horseback riding and pick-nicking in the pine woodland forest.
The sultry summer days are perfect for relaxing poolside of the gorgeous villa style homes scattered all around the Ovacik area as the cooler mountain air calms the humidity and provides the perfect holiday atmosphere. Every villa and apartment in Ovacik boasts mountain and countryside views and the bright blue sky that glows from the sunshine of the exceptionally long summer season lights up the whole valley.
Ovacik’s Babadag (Father Mountain) is part of the Taurus Mountain range sweeping across southern Turkey directly rising from sea level to a summit of 1969m. The magnitude of this Mediterranean Mountain is a rare natural occurrence and is what makes it such a lure for hikers and paragliders that flock to this special place. On this ancient Lycian trek, hikers can witness the beautiful flora ranging from rare orchids to old cedar trees and even glimpse eagles soaring on one of the Mountain ridges.
All the charming surrounding areas and places of outstanding natural beauty are close by and within easy reach of Ovacik by car or convenient minibus service. The local people have provided regular transport links for everyone to use and are always on hand to help with directions. Being a small community, Ovacik has a sense of warmth and safety. Whatever the time of day and night, walking with the family or a romantic stroll feels relaxed and secure.
Only a few minutes away and the nearest small town to Ovacik is the holiday resort of Hisaronu. It is full of family fun with a good range of shops, restaurants and enjoyable activities. Hisaronu has a distinct touristic atmosphere rising from the many restaurant choices to the bars and cafes offering entertainment and fun for families and children. It is the perfect place to relax and totally let your hair down. It offers an alternative to the many more traditional cultural activities available around Ovacik and Fethiye.
Only 8kms from Ovacik is the beautiful marina and market town of Fethiye, a town mixing traditional and modern Turkish living. Most of the town revolves around the waterfront cafes and exciting old town with everything else is close by and accessible. Here too, the views consist of pine clad mountains and the bright blue Mediterranean Sea making it a feast for the eyes and a pleasure to explore. The famous weekly market and quaint old town district are big attractions for visitors to the area as many bargains can be obtained from here to take home or use in your holiday property home. Great value gold, leather and textiles are popular purchases as the quality and prices are positively comparable to many other European countries.
A short trip of 4kms can take you to the World renowned Oludeniz beach which is the perfect beach resort for families and couples. Visitors can relax on the great value daily boat trips or make use of the many water sports facilities available. Delicious food and trendy cafes and bars are plentiful for sipping on cocktails and watching the breathtaking summer sunsets. The aquamarine sea colour invites everyone into the warm waters to swim, snorkel or dive. And the top class restaurants offer romantic meals and delicious International cuisine before a night of dancing and socialising.
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