MOST Brits holidaying in Turkey often head to Antalya - although the country's 'best-kept secret' is just 90 minutes from the popular resort. Located on a quiet sea valley, the seaside village of Cirali is surrounded by mountains, crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches. The village was called "one of Turkey 's best-kept secrets" in an article in the Sunday Telegraph.
One travel blogger called Cultural Foodies described Cirali as "unlike any place" they've visited, with "the quiet charm of Waipio Valley...
with the pebbled beaches of Crete, and the pine forests of the Pacific Northwest. Cirali is its own very special place." Despite not being far from Kemer and Antalya , only a few Brits seem to holiday in Cirali.
Because of its protected status as a nesting site for loggerhead turtles, the seaside village doesn't have huge all-inclusive resorts or large hotel chains. Read More on Travel That being said, there are plenty of places for holidaymakers to stay, including hotels , B&Bs and Airbnbs. Stays are places like Secret Garden Hotel & Bungalows start from £46 per room.
The beach , which is a mixture of shingle and sand, is its main attraction. While metal cages mark the turtle nests, there is still plenty of space for holidaymakers. Most read in Beach holidays Other facilities at the beach include several restaurants that serve a range of grilled fish and rustic stews.
Away from the beach, other activities include yoga classes, cycling routes and walking routes. One hour-lon.
