Kalimche is the ancient name for the region known as Gocek. It is an appropriate choice for this development of Villas in the hills overlooking the quiet fishing village and Marina. For these are not ill-conceived modern boxes, but beautifully designed and decorated villas, representing a tasteful contemporary rendition of traditional Ottoman style. The beauty of Kalimche is that it is not a purpose-built tourist development. These are privately owned villas, either the summer residence of wealthy city dwellers or the permanent homes of the leading lights in the local community. Thus you have well-appointed, individually styled properties, as opposed to the predictable sameness of a holiday villa. Kalimche is also characterised by its tasteful harmonisation with its natural environment. Rather than clearing a hillside to make way for the development , the villas have been placed carefully among the pine trees and the flourishing flowers and herbs, whose gorgeous scents fill the air.
This respect for the environment has ensured that sweet-songed birds and luxuriant butterflies continue to flit between the shrubs and trees which make a natural garden for each villa. Even the estate's private swimming pool has not compromised the natural pattern of life unnecessarily. Rather than uproot one young shrub, the designers created an island in the middle of the pool which now forms an attractive feature to complement the waterfall and the children's paddling pool. At lunchtime, the bar opens to serve cool soft drinks and beers by the pool.

Though the living rooms are light and comfortable, as is usual with Turkish villa life will almost certainly be centered around the large, bougainvillaea-shaded terrace, which has doors from the living room and the kitchen.

Thanks to the design of the Kalimche estate, all terraces command splendid views of Gocek, the mountains, the bay and the islands beyond. Because these are family homes , they are ideal holiday homes for families with children. The villas have dishwashers, washing machines and satellite TVs and the kitchens are well-appointed with plenty of storage and work surfaces. Life at Kalimche is near perfection. The estate is quiet, secluded and secure, yet it is only a couple of minutes' drive from Gocek. Gocek has all the facilities you will need for a comfortable holiday.

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