Izmir holiday apartment rental, Foca with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV

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Apartment Foca (apartment)

Home:26277
Sleeps up to:6   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£330 to £400
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

This apartment offers an ideal base for a family or group holiday

Its is so close to the beach and shops, the gentle clear waters offer a haven for those seeking to relax and unwind on the clean sandy beach.

There is a shared pool and the home itself is well equipped to make your holiday as easy as can be.

A ten minute walk from the apartment and you will find yourself in the town with a good choice of bars and restaurants.






The Aegean Coast region

Turkey has 6 major cities are Istanbul,Ankara (the capital), lzmir, Adana, Antalya and Bursa.

Turkey is a paradise it has sun,sea,mountains,and lakes that make it impossiible to not relax into the warm and unhurried way of life .From April to October,most places in Turkey have a climate that is perfect for lazing on sandy beachesor enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes.

Turkey also has a magnificent past,and is a land full of historic treasures spanning 10,000 years

The poeple are warm and friendly and their hospitality is legendary, a bustling place in town centres with so much to see and do .



Izmir / Foca area

Foca is a picturesque seaside town set around two arching bays, known to the locals as Big Sea and Little Sea.

This charming and friendly place, situated by the seaside has a mild Aegean climate an intimate atmosphere and friendly people. It is a resort area with many excellent restaurants and uncrowded beaches. The famous Siren Rocks mentioned in Homer's Odyssey can be seen across the bay of Foca and may also be visited.

Some of the Greek buildings remain and their very presence preserves the authentic character of this ancient settlement. If you have an interest in archaeology you will find many excavation sites in progress and the world's second oldest amphitheater, which has only recently been discovered, is within the town boundary.

The town's busy fishermen set out early in the day, and then return with fresh fish for the famous seafood restaurants that line the cobbled promenade. Delicate flavoured sea bass and tender calamari are both local specialties, best enjoyed with a chilled bottle of local wine.

The town has a good selection of shops and a really interesting weekly market; while the bright lights of Izmir, with its excellent shopping, nightlife and international airport, are only a short drive away for those who want to dance the night away!

Seytan Hamami (Satan's Bath): This is a Tomb type structure at the foot of Can peak. It is 2 km. away from Foca.

Bes Kapilar Castle (Castle of the five gates): This antique castle was given to Manuel Zacharna by the Genoese. This castle is used as open-air theater today

External Castle: Referred as "External Castle or Genoese Castle" at "Castle Bay" southwest of Foca, according to sources, this castle was constructed by Ottomans on a strategic point to guard the region on 1678

Turkish Baths: Only two Turkish baths survive from Ottoman period. Both of them are in the Ataturk District of Foca.

Foca Islands: This is an island group, composed of six desolate islands in front of Foca. These are: Orak Island, Incir Island, Kartdere Island, Fener Island, Hayirsiz Island and Metalik Island.
There is a long beach on the south coast of Orak Island, and al sheer cliffs 80 meters high on Orak, Hayirsiz and Kartdere Islands.
Incir Island preferred for picnics and its beach by tourists and natives. Foca's islands and the surrounding bays, shelter one of the last Mediterranean seal colonies in Turkey. For the protection of the Mediterranean seals living near the Foca islands, it is forbidden to come near more than 2 miles to islands between Aslanburnu and Deveboynu Cape, also to come nearer than100 meters to Siren Rocky Places and Orak Island.

Foca has got plenty for everyone to do and see.


How to get there

Nearest airport is Izmir - 45 minutes from Foca

Most low cost airlines travel to turkey, deals available all year round.

Transfers
Taxi - Taxis are available at the airport. Bargain to get the best fare, if you don't haggle over the price you will be ripped off. Fares go up after midnight to 6am.
Bus - The Havas Bus leaves from the Turkish Airline office at the airport every 20, 35 or 60 minutes to the centre of Izmir. It is the easiest way to reach town.
Rail - The train station is next to the International Terminal connected by a covered walkway. A train leaves every hour for Alsancak Gari but it leaves you to the north of the city. Trains from the Airport to Basmane train station in the city run mostly in the afternoons. The trains are ramshackle but very cheap.
Road - There are taxis and the Havas Airport Bus commuting to Izmir city centre. The best way is by the airport bus. There are lots of buses passing by on the Highway but it's a few kilometers walk to get to a bus stop and the taxis wont stop there.

The Domestic Terminal is about 300 meters away, a five minute walk.


Activities near Izmir

Sports:
Watersports

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife


Facilities

General:Air conditioning, TV
Utilities:Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated)

Further details indoors:
The house is on two levels, an upstairs and downstairs.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
spring - low season. 22 Jan 0815 Jun 08£ 330--1 Week
summer - high season 15 Jun 0816 Aug 08£ 400--1 Week
autumn - low season 16 Aug 081 Jan 09£ 330--1 Week

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

weekly rate in both high and low seasons reduced after 7 days and 14 days eg;

7 days cost 330 (low) /400 (high), 14 days cost 560/ 690 and 21 days cost £800/£920.


Availability

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Contact details for home 26277

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Name:Gulay Watson
Languages: English
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