Çalış not just a beach!
With beautiful evening sunsets and a large choice of restaurants, it makes the perfect backdrop for romantic dinners while on holiday!
During the day you can soak up the sun or for the more adventurous there are some great value watersports available.
Indulge yourself at the local hamam, visit the waterpark, or hire some bicycles and use the wonderful cycle track that runs along the coast line in to Fethiye.
Sailing and exploring the Gulf of Fethiye
During your stay, there are lots of activities available. Spend a relaxing day sailing around the bays of the Gulf of Fethiye. Explore islands and swim in the azure waters. Enjoy a delicious lunch cooked on board. Perhaps enjoy a romantic sunset boat tour with dinner included. Watch the sunset or take a twilight dip in the warm waters.
Travel and sightseeing
Çalış water taxi is a great way to travel for an evening out in Fethiye. The scenic trip out of the canal to the sea takes 30 minutes. Take in the views of the park and Fethiye from a different angle. A trip on the cable car is a must. You’ll get the best views of the Blue Lagoon from the top of Babadag and maybe dine there whilst watching the paragliders take off.
Adventure sports
For adrenaline junkies, why not be the one leaping off Babadag? Take a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a tandem pilot from the gentle slope of the mountain. The flight gives you breathtaking views of Oludeniz and Hisaronu. Sit back whilst your pilot does all the hard work and enjoy the experience.
Or, for a fun-filled day, rafting at Saklikent Gorge or along the Dalaman River takes you through creeks, canyons, and rapids, especially for those of you with an adventurous spirit.
Horse riding and water sports
Why not take a sunset horse ride through the forest and along the beach, where your horse will take you into the sea? A memory that will remain with you forever. Çalış is known not only for its fabulous sunsets but also for its cooling summer breeze, so for those of you who fancy giving kite surfing or windsurfing a go, this is the place to be.
Quad biking and relaxation
Do you fancy a muddy, fun-packed day, deep in the forest with no traffic and no roads? Then head out on a quad bike safari, a fun day filled with hidden surprises. Or, for those of you looking for a more relaxing time, a Turkish bath must be on your wish list. Lying on warm marble slabs, you’ll get the best detox, a deep-thorough scrub, and a soothing soap massage.
Markets and local life
If markets are your thing, Çalış has an excellent one on a Sunday. Grab your genuine fake clothes, trainers, and bags. When you’re all shopped out, sit at one of the many market cafes and enjoy a gözleme, çay, or fruit juice and watch the world go by. Alternatively, head into Fethiye for the larger market which is held every Tuesday.
Walking and cycling in Çalış
Çalış is flat and ideal for walking and cycling. A cycle path runs from Çalış all the way into the bustling town of Fethiye with its bazaars, old town, shops, and charming restaurants. The path takes you through the award-winning Sehit Fethi Bey Park and along the seafront with its huge array of bars and restaurants. The path ends in the harbour in Fethiye, where you can sit and enjoy a well-earned drink.
Winter visits
For those of you wanting to visit during the winter months when the sun still shines but there is snow on the mountains, Çalış takes on a different feel. The bustle of tourists has gone and a slower, relaxed pace kicks in.
Yerguzler Caddesi, a 10-minute walk away, remains open all year round. Here you’ll find supermarkets, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a gym. Several restaurants on Çalış beachfront remain open and have fire pits burning during the cold evenings, giving it a whole new atmosphere.
It’s our favourite time of year when the intense summer heat has gone, and we can go for long walks with the rambling group to enjoy the surrounding countryside and wildlife.