Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Other Local Resorts & Areas => Kayakoy Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Melanie on March 27, 2007, 21:43:21 PM
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Merhaba :)
My partner and I are arriving in Ovacik on Saturday...I like to explore on my holidays and Kaya Koy sounds too lovely not to visit. I've heard that there is a gorgeous walk from KK to Olu Deniz that takes a couple of hours. Does anyone know this route? Is it easy to navigate?
Also, does anyone know approx. how much a taxi would be from Ovacik to Kaya Koy?
Any advice much appreciated,
Melanie and Alan
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Oh, I've just read that the dolmus goes from Ovacik to Kaya :-\
Does anyone know how regular they are likely to be at this time of year?
Thanks again,
Melanie
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Hi melanie,Havn,t done that particular walk but did the one from big petrol station at top of hill towards Ovecik towards Faralya around coast.It was beautiful but a bit hard going at times.Very high in places.Plenty of goats.talk to Kayakoyuoldboy on members search at top of page.He lives in Kaya.
Amanda B
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My sister and family tried it in October but had some problenms reading the map and got lost. She said the waymarking was unrelaible- well she would! Arrived in the wrong place in early eveing and too late to walk back and to tired so she had to 'charter' a boat to take her over to Oula Deniz. It cost about £30, She talks about as a great adventure - said the scenery was vey beautiful and the walking not too difficult if you take it steady. Her advise, leave before 3 p.m. just in case!
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Dolmuses from Ovacik and Hisaronu to Kaya Koyu run every hour.
The path from Kaya to Olu Deniz is very well marked but you should make sure that you have sensible shoes and, at this time of year, long trousers. Also , make sure you carry some water with you.
Why not make a day of it and walk from Ovacik into Kaya. Have a meal, then walk to Olu Deniz?
The ruins at Af Kule are also well worth a visit. If you need a guide, get in touch.
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As KKOB says you can walk from Ovacik to Kaya first, and this is a lovely gentle walk through the forest or you could walk along the winding road. We did this last year and we stopped in Kaya for some lunch at the Istanbul restaurant before looking around the Kaya 'ghost town' ruins. We then walked through Kaya to the Af Kule ruins. From Kaya, you have the choice of the Kaya to Olu walk, the Af Kule ruins, or a longer walk down to Gemiler beach. If you're not too familiar with the area, take KKOB up on his offer - He's not bad company, and he know the area like the back of his hand ;)
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Melanie I answered your e-mail but the address is wrong-can you check.
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Done the walk from Kaya to Af Kule......not too strenuous and the views when you get there are spectacular. :)
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Wow, thankyou for all the advice :)
We'd love to make a day of it and walk from Ovacik to Kaya, have lunch then walk either to Olu or Af Kule (KKOB I'm a sucker for a man who offers to take me to ruins but don't tell my partner I said that ;)
Are the routes clearly marked? I'd hate to impose on you KKOB to guide us to Af Kule, but that sounds like a gorgeous walk!
Melanie
PS Heather, my email address is correct on the link so not sure what went wrong? But thankyou for trying :)
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http://www.hitit.co.uk/places/Hisaronu/more.html
Walk to the bottom of hisaronu. Take the road opposite pizza pepinos.
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Melanie, this will be beautiful climate to walk in. I thoroughly recommend you walk down to Kay from Hisaronu - we did it a few years ago with my parents who were in their sixties at the time - it took around 1.5 hours. We havent walked on from Kaya, but would love to go to Af Kule. Im out in four weeks with some friends who are keen walkers - I have young children but they dont, so would be grateful if you could let us know how you get on and if you do this walk so I can pass on any comments or guidance for them. cheers.
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Thanks Sue :)
I'll be more than happy to let you know how it went. How old are your munchkins so I can gauge suitability?
Did you ever get to the Turkish night that I read you discussing and if so was it any good? I'd rather get insider tips on the best/most authentic nights out to make the most of our week out there.
Cheers!
Melanie
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Try the Nomad Tents at Calis. They have authentic Turkish music.
Lovely and relaxing.
I put some pictures on a couple of days ago under Bar pics.
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The turkish night was good value for money - and the dances were really good. However it felt a bit touristy for me, but if you want to see a good belly dancer and some traditionl folk dance then its fine. The wine was a little vinigery, but then what can you expect when the whole night is only £15!! not sure if it will be up and running just yet though. Must say, you will find most restaurants down in Kaya Koy authentic. And I can wholly recommend the Levissi WINEHOUSE and the Kaya Winehouse - both a little more expensive than the usual, but so enchanting. If you want phone numbers for any, drop me an email, as they will both come and pick you up from your accomodation in Ovacik and return you after the meal. Both have their own web pages for you to look at. Oh, and the kids are 2 and 6!! Probably would only be my two friends who do the walk..
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If anyone wants a guide or just a bit of company on a walk in the area, contact me through my profile.