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Kadikalesi Holidays - tranquil beauty of western Turkey
The Bodrum Peninsula in south west Turkey is characterised by bright turquoise sea and skies, fragrant pine forests and olive groves, picturesque fishing villages and sheltered coves and beaches. Kadikalesi is at the heart of all this. Kadikalesi is a small coastal resort which has plenty of old-style Turkish charm, combined with the comforts of modern hotel and apartment accommodation. A small sandy beach featuring several wooden jetties and a cluster of cafes and restaurants make Kadikalesi holidays a quiet, safe, family-friendly holiday resort. Kadikalesi is the ultimate tranquil resort for holiday relaxation - the perfect place for you and your family to recharge those batteries.
Holidays to Kadikalesi - visit Turgutreis and Bodrum
On a hill above the town of Kadikalesi is a hundred year old Greek church, which still has Greek inscriptions above the door. In the centre of Kadikalesi you’ll find pretty streets, family-run traditional tavernas, and a few souvenir and clothing shops. By travelling a few kilometres south along the coast road from Kadikalesi you’ll get to the larger resort of Turgutreis, which is well worth a visit. Here are more restaurants, a bustling Saturday market, and another great beach to enjoy.
A short dolumus (bus) ride will take you from Kadikalesi into nearby Bodrum - the region’s main city offering lively nightlife, a Mediaeval castle, mausoleum and Roman amphitheatre.
Kadikalesi is 23 km from Bodrum, and transfer time to Bodrum Airport is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Kadikalesi holidays - watersports and boat trips
Water sports around Kadikalesi and other nearby beach resorts including Gumbet and Bitez range from pedalos to more serious pursuits like water-skiing and windsurfing. Popular trips organised through hotels and tourist offices include day trips by boat to the Greek Islands of Kos and Rhodes, and inland trips to sites of historic interest. A four hour journey inland from Kadikalesi takes you to the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and its nekropolis, the remains of tombs and mausoleums which date back to 190 BC. Another popular activity is to take a Turkish bath or Hamman. Expect to be steamed and thoroughly rubbed down with an abrasive glove, before leaving with healthy, gleaming skin.
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