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- Calis
Calis
The holiday retreat of Calis (pronounced Chalish) in Turkey is
renowned for its spectacular sunsets and its laid-back atmosphere.
Situated in the southwest of the country on the beautiful
Mediterranean coast, Calis has a selection of hotels, bars and
restaurants that line the extensive beachfront road, designated a
car-free strip.
The Calis beach is long and narrow, with a mix of sand and
shingle, and as in Dalyan, a population of Loggerhead (Caretta
Caretta) turtles gathers here to lay its eggs at certain times of
year.
Calis is also a dolmus (minibus) or water-taxi ride away from
neighbouring Fethiye, for those seeking bigger crowds. The best way
to enjoy a Calis holiday, however, is to grab a seat at a
beachfront café with cameras at the ready, and enjoy a cocktail as
the sun dips below the horizon.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.