Reviewed 10 Aug 2012 by Simon Paine
The most memorable part of the holiday was the evening meals in the restaurant in total silence apart from the sound of the sea gently lapping against the beach. Wandering through the ruins of Olympus.
(read full review)Reviewed 30 Oct 2012 by Jayne Ellis
The holiday was lovely....Sitting under the stars (fabulous Milky Way) eating our evening meal on the beach with the tables placed round a bonfire. Good food, good company, a bottle of wine, bliss!
(read full review)Reviewed 27 Sep 2012 by Sue Dinham
Fantastic location and views and wonderful hospitality from local people. Truly memorable.
(read full review)Reviewed 31 Jul 2012 by Jan Pullen
The most memorable part of the holiday was the lovely villa set in fabulous gardens with views out over the sparkling sea to the islands and to Kas. The friendly people and the great food.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Jul 2012 by Pat Reid
The most exciting part was seeing the Chimaera, we cycled there from the hotel one evening to see the 'burning rocks' - quite a climb to get there in the heat but well worth it.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Jun 2011 by Lizzie Hopthrow
Staying in a beautiful place and being looked after so well were most memorable. Outstanding - would like to take the whole family next time.
(read full review)Reviewed 12 Dec 2011 by Sze Hunter
We thought the service was excellent. We loved the laid back attitude...On a few evenings we had dinner on the beach with a fire underneath the beautiful starry sky which we thought was quite special.
(read full review)Reviewed 31 Aug 2011 by Steve Bicknell
It was a great break. A good combination of relaxation and filling my need to go and explore.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 Aug 2011 by Marion Cowan
Relaxing by the beach and the beautiful clean sea on the Turquoise Coast was most memorable. Very relaxing, very enjoyable. Lovely people.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Aug 2011 by Robert Albery
Most memorable was the boat trip down the coast, as recommended by the resort owner. For a relaxing week in a beautiful location it was wonderful.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Aug 2011 by Neil Horne
Excellent for total relaxation, peace and swimming. Cicadas were the loudest noise all week. Watching turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea from their nests at dawn was most memorable.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Jul 2011 by Sara Pouri
Fantastic. From the food to the location to the way we were looked after, everything was exactly what we wished for.
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Jul 2011 by Henriqueta Furtado
The location of the hotel and the environment was nice and children friendly. Food was good and staff very friendly. And I would recommend the place to anybody wanting to recharge their batteries.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Dec 2011 by Dale Robertson
Very pleasant, simple and enjoyable holiday. Low-key, gentle and undemanding.
We unwound and came back home feeling relaxed and refreshed.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 Oct 2010 by Simon Warner
The food was excellent, especially when served on the beach.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Oct 2010 by Graham Brown
The beach location and peace and quiet were just what we needed. No crowds, no fighting for sunbeds, just calm and lovely food... And do go on a boat trip - we saw turtles swimming around our boat which was fantastic.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Oct 2010 by Nicola Wadland
Relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and watching the turtles hatching and making their way to the sea on our last day... Wonderful and very relaxing - we will definitely go back.
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Sep 2010 by Steve Cragg
Very relaxing, definitely somewhere to return... The general ambiance of the accommodation, a grown up backpackers retreat, with great food and genuine hospitality were most memorable.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Sep 2010 by Barbara Grinsted
Excellent. A complete change from our normal life, no TV, telephone, music, traffic noise. Hot weather, glorious beach with fabulous Roman ruins, lovely food and charming, polite, low key people...The peace and tranquility was the most memorable part.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 Jun 2010 by Laura Moss
It was all extremely beautiful and just the relaxation I needed. The most exciting part was discovering one morning that a turtle had laid its eggs overnight - we got to the beach early enough to see its tracks in the sand...
(read full review)Reviewed 17 Jul 2009 by Madelaine Chapman
We loved visiting the Chimaera at dusk. It was really atmospheric and well worth the climb. I would also recommend the trip to the sunken city. It was a real treat to swim off the boat in the clear water and have a Turkish meal freshly cooked on board.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Sep 2009 by Susannah Quinsee
Most memorable was the fantastic view of the beach from the terrace where we ate breakfast and dinner. Very chilled out hotel with amazing beach. Very friendly hotel staff and people in the village.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 Sep 2009 by Angela Lazenbury
Arriving at the hotel in the dark meant we had a wonderful surprise when we woke to find inviting breakfast tables set out beach side and the wonderful vistas along Olympos Beach.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Sep 2009 by Joanna Brownhill-Farndon
We had arrived in the early hours when everywhere was in darkness so waking up to the full beauty of our surroundings was great.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Sep 2009 by Susan Perolls
Most memorable was watching a turtle make it's first unsteady steps at dawn as it headed out of its nest to the sea, and then seeing an adult turtle swimming in the sea next to our boat on a magical day trip exploring beautiful, idyllic bays.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Jul 2009 by Val Wilkie
Most memorable? Arriving for breakfast in the morning having had a comfortable night in our chalet in the orange grove - to find tables set out in the lovely garden - beautiful breakfast and service - then walked onto the beach.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Jun 2009 by Matt Goggins
It was great to be able to completely unwind for 2 weeks in a relaxing and friendly place.
(read full review)Reviewed 27 May 2009 by Angela Truesdale
We had a wonderful holiday which combined the relaxation of the hotel and beach with the mini-adventures exploring the sites. The food, which was high quality and varied, was served to us at tables covered with white cotton table cloths in the beautiful setting of the beach patio, which was a memorable experience in itself.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 May 2009 by Bryan Parker
A refreshing stress-free break to recharge the batteries... Three most memorable things: an evening "climb" to the Chimère; visits to the Olympos, Myra & Demre sites of historic interest, and the pure crystalline water of the sea at Cirali.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 May 2009 by Zillah Hayslip
It was really relaxing and we were treated like royalty. The food was really yummy, and so much of it! It was lovely swimming in the sea, Turkey is beautiful and smells of Jasmine and orange blossom in the spring.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Apr 2009 by Michele Williams
Beautiful beach, very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, excellent food, a great place to simply go and enjoy being there.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Jul 2009 by Andrew Ward
Most memorable was being taken to a favourite restaurant by our taxi driver en route to the airport.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Cath Allen
Every bit of the holiday was a delight. I will always remember sitting in the shady cushioned chairs, reading a book and dozing with a cute little kitten who had wandered in off the beach.
(read full review)Reviewed 02 Jun 2008 by Julia Bateman
The landscape is stunning. Looking up at those incredible mountains from the beach was awe inspiring. I loved the beach itself with its outcrops of flowers and sea holly.
(read full review)Reviewed 27 Oct 2008 by Linda Gwilliam
We had a wonderful holiday. It was so beautiful there, a garden/beach paradise with people to match.
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Oct 2008 by Helen Gould-Kopf
We swam in the turquoise, clear waters, snorkelled, hiked, read and played hours of backgammon. Two of my children are teenagers and they thoroughly enjoyed the "kicked-back" attitude of the place.
(read full review)Reviewed 13 Oct 2008 by Sarah Gardner
Just relaxing and chilling out in a very uncommercialised environment was the most memorable part.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Oct 2008 by Elizabeth Jackson
Most memorable was the tranquil and laid back nature of the hotel.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Oct 2008 by Clare Davis
The whole week was so relaxing. It is the most idyllic place I have ever visited.
Beautiful scenery, wild tortoises (!), roaming chickens, amazing beach, warm sea, delicious food and one cheeky black kitten.
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Sep 2008 by Virginia Miles
We had the beach pretty much to ourselves, the bikes were always available and we used them often to go into the village for lunch. I loved that many of the tourists were 'locals' and there was not a coach to be seen.
(read full review)Reviewed 28 Jul 2008 by Emma John
Most memorable was seeing the baby turtles struggling down from their nests to the sea at dawn - absolutely amazing!
(read full review)Reviewed 29 Jun 2008 by Jane Smith
Most memorable were eating outside and looking at the fabulous views and swimming in the clear warm water.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 May 2008 by Philip Hurst
The setting of the hotel and the friendliness of the people there was most memorable.
(read full review)Reviewed 03 Oct 2007 by Samantha Craig
One particularly memorable experience would be getting up at the crack of dawn, taking pictures of the sun as it rose and being privileged to witness 4 baby turtles being helped out of their nest (as it was late season) and making a bid for freedom into the morning sea - amazing.
(read full review)Reviewed 28 Aug 2007 by Adam May
This holiday was booked because we all needed to relax and enjoy some sun. This holiday really delivered. The people were great, the location fantastic and my kids were really impressed that the sea was warm!
(read full review)Reviewed 17 Nov 2007 by Thomas Baker
The setting is beautiful and peaceful, the huts are comfortable and the food was lovely but it was the amazing staff that made the holiday so special.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Oct 2007 by David Pettitt
This is an excellent introduction to an unspoiled Turkey. We only really came across Turkish tourists apart from in Olympos which is clearly on the backpackers' route. It is 100% worthwhile going with this tour operator since they are dedicated to showing you the beauty and magic of the country - not just a place to sit in the sun.
(read full review)Reviewed 30 Sep 2007 by Gwyneth Scheybeler
I shall never forget the dawn swims to the rising sun in the warmest sea imaginable and the full-moonlight dinners to only natural bird or insect sounds. The wonderful aromas of jasmine at night and the array of orange, lime, avocado, olive and pomegranite trees all around plus all the exotic flowers
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Sep 2007 by Monika Neall
The holiday was wonderful. The location was incredible, and we spent several days not moving from the spot. When we did there were brilliant day trips out relatively nearby. We felt refreshed and energised by being in such a lovely place for 2 weeks.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Aug 2007 by Kevin Storey
I would recommend this holiday for anyone wanting to unwind and revitalise. Our party of 4 ranged in ages from 15 to 40 and we all enjoyed the holiday, I cannot think of and certainly have never visited a more perfect location for a beach holiday.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Jul 2007 by James Naylor
It was very good and just what we were looking for, 'a road less travelled’. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach based holiday with consistently good weather.
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Jul 2007 by Heidi Seagle
No stress, no worries, lovely food, lovely quiet and peace, lovely people, lovely weather, lovely everything. Wonderful, my lodger said I look like a plant that was withered before and has now been watered!
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Jun 2007 by Neil Turton
Wonderful, very relaxing and enjoyable, The children were asking when they could go again, which is always a good sign.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Jun 2007 by Sophie Simonelli
Totally laid back atmosphere with no time restrictions to get up for breakfast. Great accomodation, cleaned daily by a smiling and helpful staff. The boat trip with stops en route to local gems.
(read full review)Reviewed 24 Sep 2006 by Tamar Feldberg
Our holiday to Turkey was definitely five stars, we had a superb time both in Istanbul and Cirali Beach. Lots of Thanks... We would like to thank Serkan the tour operator who we truly recommend, he was accessible via e-mails and phone and organized everything for us
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Jul 2006 by Jayne Childs
I can also recommend Serkan at this operator for any trip to Turkey. Nothing was too much trouble and he answered our emails and queries so promptly. Five stars! We will definitely return.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Jul 2006 by Mike Watson
We really did appreciate the magnificent surroundings, the unhurried atmosphere, and above all the very friendly attention by Akif and Nuri at the hotel. It has to be said that the dinners and breakfasts were two high points of each day - quite incomparable !
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Jun 2006 by Helen Price
Turning up in the middle of the night, getting out of the taxi - the smell of pine and oranges was astounding. Walking into the beach hut which had rose petals all over the bed, champagne and a simple spread of fruit, cheeses and salad.
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Jul 2006 by Martyn Lewis
Just a quick note to let you know what a fab time we all had at this hotel in Cirali, Turkey. Serkan who runs this operator was there to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction, organised and took our family and the other new arrivals on a day trip during the week.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Jul 2006 by Marijn de Wit
We hade a wonderful stay at this hotel in Cirali. It offered a unique combination of nature (deserted turtle beach and mountain hiking trails directly at the doorstep), great food, friendly staff and romantic scenery. We will definitely book again via responsible travel and/or this operator.
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