Info on Ovacik

[saoirse]

Yeah our engagements back on. (me and her not me and you......although...)

[BabaYard]

Hi Jen, I have a place in Ovacik. There are some nice hotels to choose from, and because it is indeed situated on a high plateau, 4km from the coast and surrounded by stunning mountains, there are some wonderful sights to see whilst touring the area.

Keith, you may find this educational...

One of the 'Worlds 10 best Walks' (Sunday Times) starts in Ovacik at the Montana Pine Holiday Village (very nice hotel) This is the ancient 'Lycian Way' that is described as Turkeys first long distance walk. The start of the walk through the beautiful pine forests in Ovacik takes you up onto a plateau, and from there you can see the Lagoon at Olu Deniz. The first part of the walk takes you Faralya, and eventually you would end up in Antalya (if you have a few weeks to spare) however you can simply turn back after an hour, or however long you want. There is also an alternative walk from here to Kaya Koyu.

Another fantastic walk whilst touring Ovacik is the Ovacik to Akbel, and onto Baba Dag summit. The 1976m (6480ft) mountain dominates the area around, and is by far the highest peak in this part of coastal Turkey. I would recommend staying at the Green Anatolia Hotel as this is just off the Babadag Road which is the road that travels up through Ovacik to the top of Baba Dag - Once you get past the villas.. The scenery on this route up, and from the top of Baba Dag is spectacular, as anyone who has dared to Paraglide will verify. You may hear the loud calls of the rock nuthatches, and the chattering of red squirrels, and you may also see wild tortoises and terrapins on this route.

There are also walks from Ovacik to Kaya, Ovacik to Olu Deniz and Ovacik to Fethiye. These walks, and many more are described in detail, and the book can be ordered from http://www.marengowalks.com/Oludenizbk.html

If you want to stay in a location and see a bit more of Turkey, Ovacik is a great place to start - IMHO. You may even want to get the dolmus into Fethiye, walk to the harbor, and get the dolmus taxi to Calis. This is a great day / evening out. You will find some nice restraunts and helpful people there..Just don't tell them where you're staying

[geordieboy]

Yes.all very interesting,I believe that Jenny1's basic query was she wanted info on websites covering cheap hotels in the area,she's obviously going to use Ovacik as a base for 2mths while she sees more of Turkey,I believe that was the bones of her posting.Suddenly the thread goes off at a tangent,writing about mosquitos etc,then we go to bloody Amanda Lamb and what she thinks of Turkey or whatever.I do'nt care what she thinks about anything,she's  overated,supercillious,hosting a cheap programm,if she spent less time flashing her boobs about and more time telling us information she'd be more credible.Well Jenny,bonny lass,I hope you managed to find the relevant info you were after,and if you do come I wish you a happy stay.And if you do come please pay Calis a visit,I've got no axe to grind about the place,the beer and the food is cheaper down there.

[geordieboy]

Spot on Babayard,my last posting was'nt in reply to your excellent reply,but basically how a thread tends to meander off course.
10 out of 10 for getting it back .

[Jenny1]

WOW, now girls and boys, calm down and be friends, lol! Thanks for the info so far.
This is what I want to do:

I have been to Calis/Fethiye 4 times, done Altinkum, (not good!) Icmeler, Kalkan, (but not Kas),Bodrum, Pammukale, Ephesus, etc.
Now I want to see the more intersting parts I have missed, I know there are lots of them, real Turkish villages etc, which is why I am taking 2-3 months off next year to do this.
I want to start at Antalya end, and 'attempt' to work my way across, ending up in Istanbul, I don't know if I will have enough time, as I am sure I will be tempted to stay in the nicer places a little bit longer! I want to fit as may places in as poss.
I don't want a rigid plan, if I'm not keen on a place, I can move to the next, the hard part is finding out how far apart all these places are, and if I can catch a dolmus, or a boat or a 'real' bus etc.
I was asking about clean cheap & cheerful accommodation, just to give me ideas  before I get started, i am a bit aprehensive as I am 46 and will be travelling on my own, but also excited as I have holidayed on my own in Turkey, but nothing like this, it's something i've always wanted to do,I can't wait!
Any tips/hints/advice, places to stay, where to book flights back to England etc are more than welcome,

Jen x

[tinkerman]

Good Luck and best wishes Jenny, with all your planning Im sure you will be fine.

Tinx

[Jenny1]

Thanks Tinx, spend all my time on laptop these days!
Jen x

[Scunner]

Thank you Babayard, I consider myself educated.

Is there anything to do in Ovacik that doesn't involve walking?  

[BabaYard]

If walking isn't your thing.

You could try the Micro lighting in Ovacik, as an alternative to Paragliding.

You might like to take in a game of football at the new stadium in Ovacik

You may like to visit the small museum in Ovacik

You can also "have xmas dinner on the terrace / balcony" with the other EPK's when us 'tourists' have gone home!!

Sorry- that last suggestion was very childish  

One a serious note Keith, the reason you have rattled my particular cage is this:

Out of the many forums covering the SW of Turkey - CBF is by far the best, and by some distance. I have resolved many a problem, and had many a good day / evening out due to the suggestions that your forum has generated. It is a credit to the hard work you have put in over the past 5 years.

Assured Estates is also an excellent example of how you have creatively tried to solve the sometimes difficult and stressful problems property investors face in this region.

Most of the time, you are actively promoting Calis, and up until recently the surrounding area's.

So the way in which you have chosen to be negative,  and indeed hypocritical of Ovacik and Hisaronu recently is disappointing. You used to take a professional and neutral stance, and I respected that.

I can't see how it is in any way conducive to the success of the region for tourism, or indeed property sales? And it really doesn't help the balance of the forum.

However this is of course your domain, and I guess you can run it how you wish..

[Scunner]

My opinion of Ovacik doesn't help the balance of the Calis Beach discussion forum?

I don't recall ever being neutral! I can't do neutral, never have  

As I said earlier, each to their own and I know some people love Ovacik (strangely all Brits, I don't know any Turks who moved there or Germans, Dutch, Russians etc) and if it makes you happy it makes me happy   If customers ask me my opinion on Ovacik I tell them, 100% honest, I'm like that - it's a bit quiet for my liking, especially in winter

My appraisal of Ovacik was my own honest appraisal, Geordielads opinion of Calis was just plain nasty. He seemed surprised to get the replies he did, on the Calis Beach forum.