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Apartment |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ovacik in Hisaronu

From £130 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Mekik Apartments is a quiet, well presented complex of 12 new owner-occupied homes, set amidst mature gardens, for relaxing family holidays with plenty of entertainment nearby.

This spacious ground floor holiday home features a fully equipped family kitchen, with dining area and lounge. The quality furnishings are as new. Air-conditioning and heating is included in the tariff. All three bedrooms are cool and shady for a more comfortable nights rest. There are two shower rooms with abundant hot water. The large balcony is perfect for relaxation and al fresco dining, offering mountain views of Babadag Mt. - famous for paragliding!

Its convenient location between the three holiday centres of Olu Deniz beach, Hisaronu resort and Fethiye harbour town, offers a wide range of activities, tours, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A ten minute bus ride takes you down to the famous blue lagoon and beaches of Olu Deniz.

Nestled high on the Ovacik plateau, surrounded by steep pine and cedar forested hillsides, the complex enjoys impressive views and a fresher micro-climate than the sweltering coastal resorts. Ideal for walking holidays in the spring and autumn, Ovacik is the start point for the Lycian Way; rated by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best walks in the world.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with four burner gas hob, oven, grill, large fridge/freezer and plenty of pans for cooking full meals; although eating out at one of the numerous local restaurants is popular and good value. You are on holiday after all!

There are two supermarkets within 400 metres of the apartment; the 'Best Co op' is open 24 hours/7 days and will deliver your groceries for free. BIM is a discount chain like Aldi/Netto/Lidl

The washing machine is useful for longer stays. Why struggle through airports with huge suitcases, when you could be packing light? Its so hot here, laundry line-dries in an hour!

Further details outdoors:
Relax by the pool, beneath shady palms and grape vines. Socialise with a BBQ, a game of darts, snooker or table tennis. Meet welcoming ex-pats and learn of recommended shops, markets, walks and local places of interest.

Dine outdoors on spacious private balcony, offering views of Baba Dag ('Father mountain')
or simply unwind in the hammock with a book.

Secure walled and gated community with gardens suitable for families.

Shaded car parking available - a real bonus in summer!

Further details

English speaking rep available; will resolve local issues, book airport transfers and excursions.

The apartment has a steep staircase down to the lower level bedrooms and may be unsuitable for the infirm and wheelchair users.

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Mekik Apartments, Ovacik

 

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Well equipped kitchen seats 6 persons

 

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Air-conditioned lounge

 

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Barbeque area by the pool

The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region

Turkey's south-west coastline, known in ancient times as Lycia, is a holiday destination of breathtaking beauty, with pine-covered slopes rising steeply straight out of the Mediterranean. This region offers some of the best beaches in the world, picturesque harbours, deserted coves and an unrivalled archaeological heritage.

Fethiye harbour, within easy reach by dolmus, enjoys one of the most scenic locations of any port town in the world. The waterfront is completely accessible by continuous promenade extending north towards Calis.

This region appeals to sun-worshipers, families, mature couples, walkers, photographers, nature lovers and history enthusiasts, sailors and divers, not to mention paraglider pilots.

Climate in brief:
April - May:~ Nice for serious walking and active outdoor pursuits. Bring jumper for cool
evenings. (around 20-26 degrees C daytime temperatures).
June:~ Perfect beach weather (24-36 degrees C). Bring shorts and sun block.
July - August:~ High summer is very dry and very, very hot (32-48 degrees C, in the shade)
Wear a hat, loose clothing and drink plenty!
Sept - October:~ Perfect, like June (still 22-28 degrees C in early October).
Nov. - March:~ Milder winters than the UK. (10-20 degrees C)

The Hisaronu / Ovacik area

Many roads in the region follow the scenic coastline. You are rarely more than 10 minutes drive from the sea. The most accessible bathing beaches are at Belcekiz (frequently served by dolmus minibus) and at Olu Deniz (the 'must see' photogenic Blue Lagoon, featured in all good holiday brochures). For a change of scenery, enjoy the journey to Calis Beach by water taxi along canals through the wetlands - catch water-taxis from Fethiye harbour by the day trip boat moorings in Paspatur District.

Ovacik's friendly local restaurants and shops are just 150 metres away on the main road.
A greater choice of international cuisine (Thai, Indian, Italian, Chinese and Turkish restaurants) is available in nearby Hisaronu Centre about a mile away (3 minutes by dolmus) or a 25 minute walk through quiet Ovacik village back-lanes.

Visitors seeking a lively nightlife will find Hisaronu's numerous bars open until the early hours and nightclubs where you can dance until dawn.

For a more sedate evening of promenading and al frescoe dining, Fethiye's attractive waterfront, illuminated by night and offering sublime views of the bay, takes some beating. The best fish restaurants can be found behind the gulet moorings, near the fish quay. Away from the harbour, restaurants catering to a local Turkish clientele, are particularly good value. You can buy fresh fish from the Fethiye fish market and have it cooked for you at a restaurant next door, served with salad and crusty bread for 5YTL.

The water-slides at Ovacik Aquapark are within 5 minute walking distance of the apartment.
Horse riding is available from Hisaronu outskirts, a 15 minute walk through Ovacik village.
Big kids of all ages can blast up the dirt forest trails of Kaya valley on a rented quad bike.
A variety of watersports, boat tours and fishing trips are bookable through local agents. The Butterfly Valley and 12 Islands boat trips are recommended.

The winding coast roads offer truly spectacular scenery, perhaps best enjoyed by scooter if you are confident on 2 wheels (hire in Hisaronu from £8 per day). The best include the route from Lykia World to Kabak village, Kaya village to Gemiller Beach and my personal favourite, the circuit around the forested headland just outside Fethiye (start and finish through the boatyard beyond Karagozler, Fethiye), with numerous small secluded beaches for picnics and swimming. Very popular/crowded with local families for BBQs at weekends.

For the adventurous, tandem paraglider pilots offer scenic 40 minute flights from Baba Dag mountain (1967 metres) over the Turquoise Coast and blue lagoon before landing on Olu Deniz promenade. Microlight flights are also available. Airsports are very popular, with an annual Olu Deniz Air Festival held at the end of October, showcasing extreme stunt flying and competitions.

Scuba diving is a pleasure with excellent visibility and warm sea temperatures. Local dive sites include reefs, tunnels, caves, drop-offs and archaeological sites dating to 300BC.
Several dive schools can be found in the Fethiye Bay area - visit www.dive-centres.net

For more quiet enjoyment explore nearby Kaya valley, an unspoilt slice of authentic rural Turkey, with orchards, small farms and extensive ruins of Kayakoy ghost town. From the hilltop above Kayakoy there is a recommended picturesque coastal walk (6km) down to Olu Deniz. The mountains are alive with abundant wild flowers in March and April.

Alternatively, from Kayakoy it is well worth continuing onward to Gemiller beach by car or infrequent dolmus service for amazing views of St Nicholas Island and secluded small beaches among pine trees.

The Hisaronu area offers some stunning coastal mountain scenery, whether you choose to do some serious hill-walking or simply admire the land and seascapes from afar. There are several enjoyable hiking trails within easy reach of the apartment and others accessible by public transport (including walk downhill and bus back uphill options, for softies!)

Fethiye's archaeological heritage includes 500BC Lycian rock-cut tombs in the cliffs above the old district of Paspatur, several Roman sarcophagus and a crusader fort built to protect pilgrims en route to the Holy Land.
Aspiring Indiana Jones/Lara Crofts will want to discover the overgrown Roman town of Cadyanda, concealed by forest, on a hilltop overlooking Fethiye. Here Roman baths, a stadium, theatre, fortifications, cisterns and underground stores remain. Access is possible by 2WD hire car, with an element of brave off-road driving across mud-slides adding to the adventure!

Jeep safaris are the highlight of their holiday for many visitors who like to sight-see with the wind in your hair and flies in your teeth! I recommend the air conditioned coach trips myself!

Additional Lycian tombs still undergoing further archaeological excavation and more impressive Roman structures, topped by a 14th Century Ottoman fortress may be visited at Tlos by jeep safari excursion or coach tours, which also typically include the Saklikent river gorge to explore and the beautiful watergardens and trout farm at Yakapark for lunch.

For an authentic Turkish experience visit Fethiye's vast Tuesday street market to buy fresh provisions and haggle for leather goods, silver jewelery and souvenirs; try a Turkish bath, belly dancing or a traditional meal of lamb stew baked in a clay jar.

How to get there

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~ Fly to Dalaman airport.
A good choice of charter carriers fly from many regional airports of the UK from April to October. www.cheapflightseats.com and www.travelsupermarket.com are useful flight price comparison websites. Flights from around £155 return off-peak, rising to £250+ in high season. Book flights early (ideally 6 months + ahead) for best deals. Recommended are:- www.aegeanflights.com; Monarch/Jet2 at www.avro.co.uk; Onur Air through www.goldtrail.co.uk and www.thomsonfly.com. flythomascook.com are more flexible on dates if you want durations other than 7 or 14 nights in Turkey, one-way trips or winter flights.

During the winter months options are more limited. Thomas Cook do operate all year round from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Stanstead and Newcastle. Visit www.flythomascook.com

~ 50 minutes airport transfer to Mekik apartments by private-hire car with a safe, reliable driver. Our airport transfer is currently £40 each way for the car when pre-booked (for 6 persons with luggage) but may have to be increased in light of fuel prices/exchange rates.
(This is much cheaper than tour operators coach transfers and is typically an hour quicker).

~ If you wish to hire a car for the whole duration of your stay, car rentals are available from Dalaman airport. Book online for best rates: www.auto-europe.co.uk is recommended. Air conditioning is essential in high summer. Petrol is more expensive in Turkey than in the UK.
Ask me for driving directions to the apartment.

~ Mekik Apartments are located in Ovacik, just 150 metres from the main Fethiye to Olu Deniz road. Turn right behind Hotel Monte Verde and first right past Hotel Ruya onto 46 Sokak. The walled and gated apartment complex, painted orange and white, is situated half way along the lane on the right hand side.


Getting Around the Local Area
~ From the main road just flag down a Dolmus (minibus) to Olu Deniz beach (a 10 minute trip) via Hisaronu resort centre, or in the opposite direction to Fethiye town (15 minutes).
The excellent dolmus service runs every 10 minutes from 7 am until midnight; fare: 2.5YTL to Fethiye (around a £1) each way. Olu Deniz and Hisaronu bus fares: 2YTL

~ Cars can also be hired locally by the day from £20. We recommend Lykia Tour Rent-a-Car. Discounts are available after 7 days hire and free airport transfers included with 7 days car hire.

Activities near Hisaronu

Reviews

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10 Sep 2011

“like a home from home” a spacious and clean apartment that had everything we needed. unlimited air-con which was needed in August! The pool was clean and inviting and local shops and restaurants are close and not expensive. Owner was pleasant and easy to deal with. would definitely return.

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Guestbook for Mekik Apartments

'We really enjoyed our fortnight stay at your apartment in Ovacik. We were impressed by the cool, spacious interior and quality of the furnishings. Everything new and fresh.
We particularly enjoyed eating breakfast on the balcony and swimming in the pool.
Thank you for your suggestions for excursions. We didn't hire a car in the end, finding the frequent dolmus service to be excellent, combined with organised sight-seeing tours. We appreciate beautiful scenery and loved the 12 Islands gulet cruise around Fethiye Bay and the Tlos/Yakapark/Saklikent Gorge coach trip.
Thanks for everything. We would like to come again next year!'
Anne & John, Brixham, Devon. October 2009


'We had a very enjoyable holiday and your apartment made a very good base with easy access to the main areas to visit. I would be happy to recommend these apartments to others.'
Clive, Wigan. July 2008


'Your apartment is beautiful, with everything we needed. The air-con was a bonus. The pool is lovely and for most of the holiday we had it to ourselves - just like having our own villa!
The neighbours are nice and friendly too. We would like to book again for next September, if you'll have us?
The location was ideal, with shops, restaurants and bars just around the corner and Hisaronu just 5 minutes away by dolmus or taxi. We hired a scooter and had some lovely days out sightseeing. We visited Kaya Village and Saklikent Gorge, it was wonderful!
Many thanks for the use of your apartment. It has to be the best holiday I have ever had!
Fiona, Kent. September 2008


'Thank you so much for letting us rent your beautiful apartment. It was everything we expected and a whole lot more. Superb location, great facilities and beautifully furnished; all of which contributed to us having a fantastic summer holiday. We intend to book again soon for next August.
Gaynor & David, Derbyshire. August 2009


'Just wanted to say a big Thank you! Your apartment is lovely and excellent value for money.
Hasan (the caretaker) was very helpful. The air-con was a fantastic necessity!
I have recommended your apartment to friends and will definitely stay at Mekik again in future visits to Ovacik.'
Julie, Wales. August 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April - May 2012	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	175£ 175	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	195£ 195	0-	0-	1 Week
July 2012	1 Jul 12	19 Jul 12	225£ 225	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	210£ 210	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	175£ 175	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov. 2011 - March 2012	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	130£ 130	0-	0-	1 Week
April - May 2012	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	185£ 185	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	220£ 220	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	240£ 240	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	195£ 195	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Prices are for the whole apartment per week, which sleeps up to 6 persons.

Arrival, departure dates and holiday duration are completely flexible, subject to availability and a 7 night minimum tariff.

We accept payments by cheque in Sterling (GBP) or Turkish Lira (YTL).

£100 booking deposit secures your chosen dates.

Final balance is due 60 days before you arrive.

Cancellation of holiday jeopardises £100 deposit, if we are unable to let those weeks to others.

Air-conditioning/heating is included in the tariff for all weeks.

The apartment will always be professionally cleaned before your arrival. This is included in the price of your holiday. Bed linen and towels are supplied.

Dalaman Airport transfer by private car available at £40 (for the whole car, for 6 persons) each way when booked in advance. Please let us know your flight number and arrival time a few days beforehand.

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You are contacting Russell Stower Landline n/a Mobile +44 07968136729 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests.