With its magnificent 2 mile stretch of sand and shingle beach and an easygoing, laid back atmosphere, Çaliş (pronounced ‘chalish’) Beach is a great place to unwind, watch the world go by and enjoy Turkish hospitality at its very best.

The beach itself is set in a wide bay which is protected by 12 small offshore islands. They form an attractive, natural harbour in which you’ll see an array of fishing boats, yachts and water taxis. The latter operate a shuttle service to and from Fethiye, which is just across the bay or 3 miles around the bay by road. An inexpensive dolmus¸ service runs between Çalis¸ and Fethiye every 20 minutes or so and you can also get to Olu Deniz which is only 20 minutes the other side of Fethiye. In Çalis¸ there’s a good selection of shops, bars (some very lively at night) and restaurants lining the pedestrianised sea front and, if you like stunning sunsets and cooling breezes (perfect for those hot, high summer days) then a welcoming, beachfront bar for a pre-dinner drink and views across the bay is the place to be.