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Description of holiday apartment in Kalkan, Mediterranean Coast

20% DISCOUNT on all 2011 weeks - book by 31 August 2010

PALM 235 PATARA PRINCE - large 1 bed with sea view, renovated 2009.

Luxury facilities await you at Patara Prince Resort, located in Kalkan on the Turkish Riviera. Facilities are both extensive and exclusive, exactly what you would expect from a 4-star resort. Featuring over 200 metres of Blue Flag Private Mediterranean Shoreline, extensive Water sports, 4 Swimming Pools, Full Service Health Spa and much more.

Patara Prince Resort, set amongst 60 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and architecture has earned Features in the Frommers Guide and the New York Times who comment "The grounds of Patara Prince are nothing short of a seaside paradise". A very special place - for a very special holiday!

Patara Prince Resort is located in beautiful Kalkan in the ancient Lycian region steeped in history and culture just waiting to be explored.

Whether you are looking for a romantic retreat, total relaxation in beautiful surroundings on a quietly sophisticated resort or a holiday adventure. Together, Palm 235 and Patara Prince Resort, has all the ingredients necessary for guests to enjoy a wonderful holiday.

Welcome to the start of your holiday.


PALM 235 FACILITIES & LOCATION

NEW KITCHEN is now Double the Size. Complete with black granite work surfaces and marble tiles it has everything you need for a self catering holiday including a fridge, hob, extractor, full size sink, microwave, kettle, toaster, pots and pans, utensils, crockery, iron, ironing board and drying frame. There is also extra sockets and valuable space for storage and food preparation.

NEW BATHROOM has a New Double Size Shower - perfect to share! Newly tiled from floor to ceiling, with new lighting and quality chrome fittings, WC and basin. There are plenty of towels, complimentary soap and shower gel and a built-in hairdryer.

LARGE OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA has a Character Fireplace, Natural Stone Feature Walls and faces south offering Sea and Sunset Views. There is a King Size sofa-bed, Marble coffee table, TV with 32 channels (some English speaking), a DVD player to play films and music CDs. Palm 235 offers extra space and has its own separate dining area, set up with a bistro table and chairs. New French doors lead directly out onto the private patio equipt with 4 chairs and table to enjoy drinks, meals or simply sit back and enjoy the views. The sunsets are wonderful from our patio!

LARGE BEDROOM is spacious and air-conditioned. New custom made wrought iron head board and side tables, together with the Natural Stone Feature Walls add Character to the room. There is a King size bed with plenty of storage in the wardrobe and drawers. There is a safe situated in the wardrobe and, we also promise lots of hangers! Relax... and enjoy the Sea and Sunset views through the bedroom window.

LOCATION Set on its own, on a large corner plot with views out of the resort to sea. Palm 235 is away from the majority of rented properties on Patara Prince making Palm 235 seem more Private and is quieter. Palm 235s large garden is not shared or accessed by any adjoining properties. The terrace and garden is lovely and feature Habiscus, Bourgonvilla, Passion Flower amongst others.

Within 200 metres of Palm 235 you will find: The Infinity Pool - with Childrens Pool, Clubhouse, and Tennis Courts and a handy Shop for groceries, all accessible from the top gate on the Main Road. Palm Tree Square is 50 metres from our apartment where you can take the complimentary Shuttle Bus which runs throughout Patara Prince Resort.


PATARA PRINCE RESORT FACILITIES

Accredited by the New York Times and Frommer Guide who comment "The grounds of Patara Prince are nothing short of a seaside paradise". Patara Prince Resort is a very special place - for a very special holiday!

Patara Prince Resort occupies an enviable position with stunning views over Kalkan bay. Picture post card pretty Kalkan with its unique charm, special ambience and excellent rooftop restaurants is just 800 Metres away. Kalkan located in the ancient Lycian region, retaining much of its historical heritage. This region is as yet, unspoilt and is steeped in history and culture just waiting to be explored.

Health Spa, Sports and Swimming - Patara Prince Resort offers you a choice of 4 swimming pools to relax around, 3 outdoor and 1 indoor located in the FULL SERVICE HEALTH SPA where you can relax and enjoy a sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, massage and various beauty therapies. The more energetic can enjoy extensive Water sport Activities from Pataras Private Quayside, there is also a gym, tennis courts and volleyball. The Infinity pool at the top of the resort provides some fantastic views, so don't forget your camera. The Grand Pool and Adults Only Pool are located just behind the private shoreline along with poolside bar and restaurant. All pools offer stunning views across the beautiful Kalkan bay.

Relaxation and Adventure - Pataras Private shoreline offers a wealth of facilities ranging from secluded sunbathing platforms with direct access to the cool clear Mediterranean Sea through to Action and Adventure including windsurfing, water-skiing, snorkeling, Dive School, and boat charters to hidden coves and beaches. Pataras own Private boat shuttle service takes you the 800 metres across the bay to Kalkan. Just behind the waters edge, you will find an Ottoman style open air relaxation room providing a cool corner to sit out of the midday heat, nearby Balinese style massage tents directly overlook the crystal blue water of Pataras Blue Flag shoreline.

Fine Dining - all Palm 235 guests receive a 25% discount at bars and restaurants within Patara Prince Resort
Patara A la Carte Restaurant overlooking Kalkan bay.
Apollonia Beach Restaurant.
Agora Restaurant - Mediterranean and Italian cuisine.
Jasmine Patisserie. Freshly baked croissants, pies, cakes and ice cream.

Beautiful Gardens - Enjoy romantic walks through beautiful landscaped gardens, on your way to one of the bars or restaurants or simply take the complimentary shuttle bus running throughout the resort, whichever way you travel, wonderful vistas await you at every corner.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Air conditioning, Indoor pool, Telephone, Internet Access, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Sofabed/s
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 4 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films
Dining Area:	Seating for 4 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Hob, Fridge, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car not essential
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included, Kids club

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
March and April	£150.00	7 Days
May	£210.00	7 Days
June	£240.00	7 Days
July	£290.00	7 Days
August	£335.00	7 Days
September	£260.00	7 Days
October	£235.00	7 Days
November	£130.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: 20% DISCOUNT on 2011 weeks - book by 31 August 2010.

To book a 20% deposit is required with final payment 8 weeks prior to your arrival. Payment can be made either by bank transfer or credit /.debit card using our online link.

Location of holiday rental in Kalkan, Mediterranean Coast

Holiday Type:	Beach, Local Nightlife, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Town/City, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

KALKAN a Mediterranean town on the beautiful Turkish Riviera sitting at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. It gently rises from the bay and can be reached on foot, by taxi boat or by taxi from Patara Prince. Kalkan is charming with brilliant blue crystal-clear sea, ancient history and warm traditional Turkish hospitality. Narrow cobbled streets, lined with many shops and boutiques wind their way down to the pretty harbour and small beach. Kalkan transforms at dusk as it begins to bustle with activity. An abundance of restaurants, many of them set on roof top terraces offer a culinary delight, with wonderful views over the bay of Kalkan.

Other activities

PATARA BEACH with 11 miles of golden sand features regularly in brochures as one of the Mediterraneans most beautiful beaches and was recently voted the 2nd best beach in Europe by The Telegraph. Entrance to the beach is through the ruins of the ancient city of Patara, with a triumphal gate, baths, a theatre and a few temples. At sunset the beach is closed as it is one of the few places in the world where endangered Loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs.

KAPUTAS a lovely sandy beach is nestled at the foot of a striking mountain gorge. The water is always a brilliant turquoise blue. Kaputas beach is about four and a half miles from Patara Prince hop in a taxi or get a dolomus from Kalkan.

KAS a town with life revolving around the town square and harbour with many restaurants and cafes to stop at and watch the world go by. It is worth noting that on the sheer rock mountain wall above the town there are a number of Lycian rock tombs, which are illuminated at night.

SCUBA DIVING - the Mediterranean with its warm, calm, tide free seas with great visibility make this area ideal.

MOUNTING TREKKING in the mountains of Lycia offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the Taurus range.

PARAGLIDING tandem or solo take a trip to Kas where there is an excellent and well known paragliding centre.

HORSE RIDING - the ride begins at the stables in Patara and takes you along the river until you reach the beach, where you have a chance to cool off and have a swim. After this we continue our ride along the country tracks stopping for a while by a lagoon. As the horses tire we make our way back to Patara enjoying the beautiful views of Patara beach.

Tourist attractions

SAKLIKENT GORGE is the ideal place to visit if you are feeling especially hot. The gorge is 18km long and so steep and narrow that the sun does not penetrate, so the water is icy cold. The gorge is approached along a wooden boardwalk above the river and opens out to a series of wooden platforms suspended above the water, where you can buy and eat trout at one of the specialist restaurants.

XANTHOS a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the six principal cities of Lycia. Xanthos was the capital city of the Lycian Federation and its greatest city for most of Lycian history.

LETOON was the sacred cult centre of Lycia it�s most important sanctuary and was dedicated to the three national deities of Lycia - Leto and her twin children Apollo and Artemis.

CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS - Lycias celebrity. St. Nicholas was a popular bishop at Myra in the 4th century AD, born in Patara between 260 and 280 AD, famous for his miracles and known for his kindness.

MYRA was a leading city of the Lycian unio n and surpassed Xanthos in early Byzantine times to become the capital city of Lycia.

TLOS best-known for its fortress-topped acropolis, with its rock-cut tomb-covered sides and its 360 degree panoramic views. As one of the six principal cities of Lycia and one of the most powerful.

SUNKEN CITY OF KEKOVA - along the shore of Kekova Island are Byzantine foundations and ruins, partly submerged in the sea - the Sunken City.

Nearest Airport:	Dalaman International	132km
Nearest Beach:	Kalkan	1km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Various in Kalkan	1km

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