Calis Beach

Though Calis is known for its beautiful and popular beach, it holds even more excitement beyond that. Near the beach can also be found a National Park that serves as a national bird haven called Bird Paradise or Kuş Cenneti.

1. The Beach

This beach happens to be one of the most popular beaches in Fethiye with its location of only 7 km from the Fethiye city centre. It’s no mystery why this beach is a famous spot for tourists, with its amazing views and convenient amenities. It provides you with the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful waters lapping onto the pebble-strewn beach with ample bars and restaurants just along the beachfront. With its views of the many islands populating Fethiye Bay, the beach is the perfect place to enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the gentle, reflective waters and scattered islands. Given its nice winds, it has become an ideal place for windsurfing. It also happens to be a nesting place for Caretta turtles, which are big friendly turtles, and, given the right time of the year, you might be lucky enough to spot a friendly turtle making its way through the beach.

At night time, the beach comes alive with a variety of different types of outings available to you. With just a quick walk on the beach, you’ll be sure to find a place for your evening. Given its immense popularity, Çaliş beach is a very popular place to stay in Fethiye and so the area can provide you with whatever type lodging you would enjoy whether it be in a small villa or large hotel.

2. Kuş Cenneti (Bird Paradise)

Just a little ways away from the popular beach lies a bird haven full of protected nature. It sits just by the Lake Kuş, meaning bird lake. This area serves as a haven for over 270 different species of birds including the white-headed duck, Eurasian spoonbill, greater flamingo, Dalmatian pelican and great white pelican. To enter the park only costs 5 lira and the staff is willing and able to help you; they are very knowledgeable about the park and the birds that migrate in and out of the park and can provide you with a full and well-rounded experience. It is also possible to rent binoculars to better observe these beautiful creatures in their safe space and a tower stands on the grounds, allowing you a better view of the park as a whole. This tranquil and natural site might be a good retreat for those who wish to escape the populate beach for a bit.